Meet your Farmers Dinner Series

Indulge in Nova Scotia flavours through an immersive culinary experience at the Flying Apron Inn & Cookery. Join European Master Chef Chris Velden and special guests for a demonstration cooking class centered around our talented local farmers, craft beverage producers, and artisanal makers. Hear stories behind their operations, communities, products, and ingredients as a delicious meal is crafted right before your eyes. Then, gather around the table to enjoy a four-course, hyper-local dinner featuring products grown, raised, and crafted by the very people you’ve gotten to know! Add an overnight stay with breakfast at Flying Apron Inn for the perfect culinary getaway.

Experience Availability: Select Sundays, once per month, between November 1, 2026 and April 18th, 2027.

• November 1st
• December 6th
• January 10th
• February 21st
• March 14th
• April 18th

Experience Pricing: 

• $250.00 + tax for two people for the Dinner Series experience only.
• $425.00 + tax for two people for the Dinner Series experience + overnight stay at the Inn, including a hot breakfast (subject to availability).
  
• Book two or more Dinner Series experiences dates at a time and save ($450.00 + tax for two people when booking two Dinner Series experiences)!

How to Book: Please reach out to Flying Apron Inn and Cookery to plan your visit. Due to the exclusive nature of the Meet your Farmers Dinner Series, bookings must be made direct by phone (1-902-633-2300) or email (info@flyingaproncookery.ca).

Good to Know:

• The Meet your Farmers Dinner Series is approximately three hours in length and runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
• The Flying Apron Cookery School is licensed. Please feel free to purchase local beer, wine, or cider to enjoy during class.
• Please advise of any dietary restrictions or food allergies at time of booking.
• Everything is provided in the demonstration class – no need to bring anything but yourselves! Comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes are encouraged. Please note that the tile floors in the cookery school are not conducive to heels.
• With nearly 50-years experience cooking and teaching across the globe, Chef Chris’ love for sharing culinary education, and passion for teaching, provides a fun and immersive experience in Summerville, Nova Scotia.
• We Do Local: Chef Chris Velden and Melissa Velden of Flying Apron Inn & Cookery are recognized as Taste of Nova Scotia Culinary Ambassadors. Acknowledged & Awarded in 2017.