Each season, the team at The Culinary Vegetable Institute looks at the process of preservation through a global lens and applies age-old techniques to the exceptional produce grown here at The Chef’s Garden. Join us as we discover new ways to extend summer’s bounty and prepare for winter in Northern Ohio.

More than just pickles, our root cellar is a place of passion and a place to revisit ingredients as they evolve and transform from a beautiful craft.

Workshop Agenda

10:00 am – 11:00 am | Welcome

When you arrive you’ll be greeted by a display of cellar items that celebrate the joy of preservation. From creative techniques to simple practices, this interactive experience highlights how preserving can be an act of community, flavor, and transformation — not just saving something, but making it better.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Application

Small groups begin working through the excess bounty from The Chef’s Garden .

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch

Make Your Own Farm Flatbreads on our custom Marra Forni.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Application

Small groups continue to work through the vegetable bounty and document process for discussion among the entire class.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Presentation

Chef Jamie Simpson leads a discussion on process, learnings, and takeaways.

Ticket Information

• Pricing is Per Person
• Be sure to add a ticket for each person.
• Service charge is included in ticket price
• Add dietary restrictions at checkout.
• Call us at 419-499-7500 with questions.

Event Details

• Date: Monday October 6th, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am -4:00 pm
• Location: 12304 Mudbrook Rd, Milan, OH
• Home Cooks: $195
• Professional Chefs: $95
• Workshop price includes notebook and preservation booklet, along with product samples from the event to take home.