Where Flavor and Craft Come Together

From scratch-made sauces and breads to gourmet multi-course plated dinners, the Carnation Farms’ farm kitchen is where farm-fresh ingredients and culinary creativity meet. In our farm kitchen, every dish reflects a balance of tradition, sustainability, and innovation.

Get A Peak into Our Culinary Practices

Our culinary team transforms fresh, organic ingredients grown on-site and from local vendors into meals, preserves, and baked goods that are as thoughtful as they are delicious. Everything we make in our farm kitchen reflects our commitment to flavor, sustainability, and craft.

Our farm house kitchen supports everything from grab-and-go meals to large-scale private events. It’s where our culinary mission comes to life, one creation at a time showcasing the heart of our farm kitchen traditions.

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Our Kitchen Creations

What begins in the field ends in our kitchen, and ultimately, your hands.
We use fresh, organic ingredients directly sourced from our farm as well as neighboring vendors.

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We tailor every menu to highlight seasonal ingredients and farm-fresh flavors.

  • Elegant plated dinners with multi-course seasonal menus crafted in our farm kitchen.
  • Outdoor farm-to-table dining experiences.
  • Dietary-friendly options, including vegetarian and carnivore with alcoholic or non-alcoholic curated pairings.
Farm Dinner Series
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We make small-batch, scratch-prepared sauces and soups using ingredients picked at peak freshness, many just steps away from our kitchen.

  • Our Famous El Puente Hot Sauce (more flavor and acid forward)
  • Seasonl chimichurri and pesto
  • Garlic, basil, and herb-infused oils
  • Seasonal soups, such as creamy curries, tomato basil ginger, hearty chicken noodle, French onion, and more with our lamb or beef
  • Slow-simmered stocks from our beef and lamb, and pork and poultry from our neighboring farms crafted with care in our farm house kitchen.

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Warm, rustic, and made with love, our baked goods are a staple at the Farmstand.

  • Sourdough, rye, focaccia, and sandwich loaves crafted with recipes from the best farm kitchen traditions.
  • Buttery quiches and savory tarts
  • Fruit pies, muffins, cookies, and seasonal pastries
  • Rustic desserts with local berries, honey, apples, and other fruit
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Our grab-and-go options at The Farmstand are made daily using fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients from the farm and local partners.

  • Breakfast burritos crafted in our local food kitchen
  • Sandwiches with house-made spreads and pickled veggies on our farm focaccia
  • Meatballs, frozen pizzas with farm aged dough and assorted toppings prepared with care in our local food kitchen
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Our line of house-made provisions includes jams, pickles, ferments, and dips, all crafted to showcase the flavors of each season.

  • Rhubarb and seasonal fruit jams made fresh in our farm kitchen
  • Pickled cucumbers, red onions, root veggies, and brassicas
  • Farm tomato relishes
  • House-made hummus, beet dip, mushroom, and smoked salmon dips
  • Kimchi and other seasonal ferments
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Toasted Coconut Granola

Our small-batch, toasted coconut granola is a local favorite. Coconut crunch meets tart, chewy cherries in this perfectly balanced granola crafted in our local food kitchen.

Locally sourced oats from maple syrup, and a touch of brown sugar create a lightly sweet, golden toast, finished with a hint of salt.

Pick it up at the Farmstand or find it at your local food kitchen partners and PCC Market!

 

Events At Carnation Farms

The Carnation Farms Kitchen specializes in making events feel personal, memorable, and deeply delicious.
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Farmview Dinners & Feast In The Field

Seasonal menus celebrating what’s grown right here.
Farm Dinners
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Culinary Workshops & Seasonal Pop-Ups

Hands-on experiences that bring food and learning together.
Culinary Workshops

Crafted by Passionate Chefs

Our culinary team come from diverse culinary backgrounds but share a deep connection to food that’s grown with care and cooked with purpose. Their creativity brings Carnation Farms to life in every bite!

Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher

Director of Culinary Education and Operations

Thomas Coss

Butcher

Evan Sponsler

Baker

The Kitchen FAQs

Yes! Many of our house-made items, such as soups, sauces, baked goods, and granola, are available at the Farmstand.