Farm Dining
At Elawa Farm Foundation, our mission comes to life with our dining programs. It’s gathering our community, breaking bread together, and supporting our local farm community through our sourcing.
Our goal is for you to know what you are eating and to meet the people that grew and prepared your food. We aim for total transparency and accountability in our food, from seed to plate.
Fish Fry
Fridays 5:30 pm & 7 pm
Celebrate a Wisconsin tradition with our Friday Fish Fry, a beloved weekly event that’s perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious, hearty meal. Whether you’re observing the Lenten season or simply craving a classic fish fry, our Friday special in March brings people together for great food and good company.
This dinner is served plated, unlike our typical community dinners that are served buffet-style.
Soup & Bread Night
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Our popular Soup & Bread Night: A Community Supper series is back at Elawa. Enjoy homemade soup, fresh baked bread, salad, and wine in our cozy hay barn. Each ticket sold supports the donation of the weekly soup and bread to families served by North Chicago Community Partners. Select a date below to purchase tickets.
Children are also welcome to join in the fun! A reduced-price child ticket is available as an add-on when you register.
Fried Chicken Night
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm
Cozy up this winter with local fried chicken, plus buttermilk biscuits, mashed potatoes & gravy, and braised greens in our hay barn. We will be donating a quarter pound of chicken to North Chicago Community Partners for every ticket sold. Come join us for a night of delicious comfort food and great company at Elawa Farm.
Children are also welcome to join in the fun! A reduced-price child ticket is available as an add-on when you register.
Golden Gills Farm Dinner
Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26
6 pm - 9 pm
Join us for a special farm dinner honoring Golden Gills, a woman-owned and women-led mushroom farm in Lake County, IL. Known for cultivating gourmet mushrooms like Black Pearl, Blue Oyster, and King Oyster, Golden Gills is dedicated to producing high-quality ingredients that bring depth and flavor to every dish.
We’ll be featuring their incredible mushrooms throughout the evening, from a mushroom-infused welcome cocktail to a thoughtfully crafted multi-course meal. The menu includes unique dishes like mushroom macarons, Lion’s Mane schnitzel, and mushroom-stuffed chicken ballotine, alongside fresh ingredients from our farm partners. Founder Julie Mitchell Musgrove will join us to share more about Golden Gills and its mission.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind dining experience celebrating the beauty and versatility of mushrooms. Reserve your seat today!
For a more intimate experience, private seating is available in our Potting Shed, which can accommodate up to 8 guests.
Lobster Rolls & Rosé
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm
Join us for a new community dinner series this April, featuring a relaxed evening of great food, good company, and a beautiful open-air setting. We’ll start with crispy fried oysters and freshly shucked raw oysters, followed by rich, buttery lobster rolls served with a Chef’s choice side. A housemade dessert, which will change each week, will round out the meal. Pair it all with chilled rosé, wine, beer, or agua fresca for the perfect spring evening.
We’re excited to showcase fresh ingredients from Nichols Farm, Mick Klug Farm, and Rocky Road Dairy while bringing people together around the table.
Spring Brunch & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12 & April 19
10 am - 12:30 pm
Cozy up this winter with local fried chicken, plus buttermilk biscuits, mashed potatoes & gravy, and braised greens in our hay barn. We will be donating a quarter pound of chicken to North Chicago Community Partners for every ticket sold. Come join us for a night of delicious comfort food and great company at Elawa Farm.
Children are also welcome to join in the fun! A reduced-price child ticket is available as an add-on when you register.