The chef’s kitchen inside the Ranch House
Evening Experience

Chef’s Table Dinner

Farm-to-Table on the Land

The Experience

A multi-course dinner prepared by a local chef using ingredients sourced from our land and from Nassau County producers, served family-style on the covered porch of our cypress log home with 246 acres of ranch land and river as your backdrop.

The evening begins with a walk through the property to see the land and what we are building here. The herb garden. The flower fields. The pastures. Then wine and cocktails on the porch while the kitchen comes alive.

Four to five courses built around what is in season: spring greens and edible flowers, summer tomatoes and stone fruit, fall root vegetables and game, winter citrus and slow-braised meats. Every dietary accommodation handled without fuss: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, kosher.

Dinner is served family-style at a single long table. The chef introduces each course with the story of where it came from. The conversation does the rest.

BYOB welcome, or we can arrange a curated wine and cocktail pairing at additional cost.

This experience is available as a standalone event, a rehearsal dinner, a retreat evening, or a private celebration for up to 20 guests.

Regional map: River & Roots Ranch, JAX, and GainesvilleIllustrated map of northeast Florida. River & Roots Ranch sits in Bryceville, about 40 minutes west of Jacksonville International Airport and 75 minutes northeast of Gainesville and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The St. Marys River forms the Florida–Georgia border just north of the ranch.AtlanticGeorgiaFloridaFLORIDA · GEORGIA BORDER · ST. MARYS RIVER~40 min drive~75 min driveJAX AirportJACKSONVILLERiver & Roots RanchBRYCEVILLE, FL · 246 ACRESGainesvilleBEN HILL GRIFFIN STADIUMN
Approximate driving times from the ranch. Jacksonville International (JAX) is the nearest airport; airport transfers can be arranged.
What's Included
  • 4–5 course farm-to-table dinner
  • Property walk with the host
  • Full dietary accommodation
  • Family-style service on the porch
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
What to Bring
  • Your own wine or spirits (BYOB welcome)
  • An appetite and good company
Perfect For
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Anniversary celebrations
  • Corporate team dinners
  • Retreat evening programming
  • Date nights for foodies
$135/person
Duration3.5 hours
Time5:30 PM – 9 PM
Group Size8–20 guests
SeasonYear-round
Minimum Party

This experience runs for groups of 8 or more. Tell us your preferred dates and party size and we'll confirm availability.

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Add-On Available

This experience can be added to any wedding weekend, retreat, or corporate offsite at River & Roots. Ask about bundle pricing.

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