The World’s 14 Best Farm Dinners

1.Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 576 reviews · from $117Our pick

Cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak on the historic TSS Earnslaw or modern Spirit of Queenstown. Enjoy a generous BBQ buffet at Colonel’s Homestead, then watch a sheepdog and shearing show featuring working dogs such as Echo or Mia. Commentary, mountain views, gardens, and the return cruise are included.

“Enjoyable outing if you’re not just going to do adventure sports in Queenstown. Farm show was very entertaining and the buffet meal was plentiful in the beautiful homestead building. It’s time to upgrade the sing along song list on the boat, reRead more”

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2.Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Spend six hours exploring Cretan food and farm traditions, from an 18th-century olive oil mill and honey workshop to raki, soap, wine, and a wood-fired dinner. Pickup covers resorts east of Heraklion. Expect a lively group evening, English, French, or German service, and possible long bus times from multiple hotel stops.

“Veranstaltung war sehr schön, derTransport muss besser Organisiert werden. Bus zu voll und nur ausländisch die Reiseleiterin gesprochen obwohl deutsch gebucht. Also daran bitte noch Arbeiten. Mit freundlichen Gruß Uwe Lewandowski”

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3.Farm-to-Table Chef’s Dinner at Kulaniapia Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $249

Meet at Kulaniapia Falls near Hilo at 6:30 pm for a small, al fresco chef’s dinner beside a private waterfall. Your culinary team creates a changing four-course menu from local, seasonal ingredients, aiming for at least 80 percent Hawaiian products. You can explore the 42-acre property before dinner, but dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated through third-party bookings.

“Chef Rachel made an excellent 5 course meal. I never truly understood what flavor profile meant until we experienced her dining creations. It was truly a unique setting with a waterfall in the background. I don’t know if the waterfall or the meal were the stars of the show. Walk the grounds and see the beauty and then be pampered with a meal fit for a celebrity. Great experience!”

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4.Santorini 5 Hour Private Oia Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $191Top rated

Explore Oia with a local guide, visit Kissiras Santorini Microgreens for a farm meal of Cycladic dishes, then taste five wines at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. Fani is one guide named in the feedback. Your private group, capped at eight people, rides in a new Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer.

“We had the absolute pleasure of joining the 5-hour Oia tour with lunch at a local farm, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, enriching, and full of charm. Our guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Santorini’s history and culture, but also brought a wonderful sense of humor and warmth that made the day even more enjoyable. The tour and guide exceeded all of our expectations and was one of our favorite experiences in Santorini. Highly recommend!!!!”

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5.Traditional Farmhouse Cooking Experience in Lucca with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

Join Antonietta and her family near Lucca for a hands-on pasta lesson in their farmhouse kitchen. You will make fresh pasta, tomato sauce, and bruschetta, then sit down to a three-course Tuscan meal with local wine and homemade limoncello. English support is available, and pickup from Lucca can be arranged for an extra fee.

“We were hosted by Antonieta and Pietro. They were an absolute joy. So welcoming. Our translator Luchresia was so nice also. We did our cooking class and then had a wonderful meal. We truly felt like we were one of the family. I would definately recommend this experience.”

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6.Communal dinner in an ancient Tuscan farmhouse

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

At Podere Spedalone, you’ll join locals and visitors for a three-hour communal dinner in an ancient Tuscan farmhouse. Begin with Prosecco and handmade appetizers at sunset, then enjoy a fixed seasonal meal with first course, meat-based second course, dessert, coffee, and water. Wine, beer, and the optional Fiorentina steak cost extra.

“the property was amazing and the view. it was fun and enjoyed meeting new people. for the price I thought the food experience would of been a bit better.”

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7.Dinner Cookout Ride at Heart Six Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Meet at Heart Six Ranch at 4:30 p.m. for a guided horseback ride along the Buffalo Fork River and into Bridger-Teton National Forest. You’ll stop for photos, then eat steak, chicken, or a black bean burger at a camp cookout. Small groups can feel personal, but group size and pace may vary.

“Everyone at the ranch was friendly and helpful, and our guide Sofie was truly exceptional. We were a group of ten—including four kids—and honestly weren’t sure how well a trail ride would go with that many people and varying levels of experience. But wow, did it exceed our expectations. Riding through the Tetons with those views was unforgettable, and Sofie’s calm, upbeat leadership made all the difference. She had our city kids feeling like real cowboys by the end—they didn’t want it to be over! The dinner was also very good. Most of us had the steak, which was cooked well, and a few of the kids opted for the…”

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8.Farm to table dinner in Rome: A trip through Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Meet chef Michela at 7 pm near Piazza di San Calisto for a five-course dinner in her Rome home. Expect family recipes, fresh ingredients from local micro-farms, wine pairings, and direct conversation with Michela and her team. The evening lasts about two and a half hours and ends where it begins.

“This is an experience you don’t what to miss. Michela does an outstanding job hosting, cooking and making sure 13 of us at her dinner this night left friends. Don’t be concerned about the graffiti you see on the door of her building. Press the intercom button with her name located on the right hand side, push the door open when you hear the click and go to first floor. An amazing night awaits you”

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9.Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

Visit a family-run farm in Sisi for an olive oil workshop, honey and raki demonstrations, olive-oil soap making, Cretan wine, and a wood-fired dinner. You will finish with Greek music and dancing. Pickup is offered from resorts east of Heraklion, and wine costs €2 per glass.

“There is a lot of information to take in, and it can get a bit noisy when there are a lot of people on the tour. Be prepared to spend lots of money on the amazing products available in the gift shop. The buffet dinner was out of this world, and the music and dancing afterwards was great fun.”

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10.Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join the host at a traditional farm 1.5 km from Parikia for a hands-on Greek cooking class. Pick produce from the garden, prepare dishes such as tzatziki, briam, and village salad, then sit down to a sunset meal with Parian wine, Greek music, and homemade ice cream. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available by request.

“Although we had a little bit of difficulty finding the property, we did ultimately have fun with a fun group of people. The owner is very energetic and seems to enjoy what she does and wants you to be happy!”

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11.Lancaster County: Amish Farmlands Tour & Family-Style Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $65Best value

From the Amish Experience in Bird-in-Hand, you’ll ride with an English-speaking guide through Lancaster County farmland, stop briefly at a quilt or craft shop, then sit down to a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch meal prepared by one Amish family and served by another. Guide Jeff and host Nancy have led some departures.

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12.Farm-to-Table Greek Slow Food Private Dining @ Ledkada Micro Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Meet Andreas at Lefkada Micro Farm for a guided look at organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, and olive oil. Then sit down in the open-air kitchen for a private seven-course Greek meal made with the farm’s produce and paired with local white wine. His mother may be preparing the food, adding a warm family touch.

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13.Cinta Senese tour with tasting dinner on the farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

At Fattoria Madonna della Querce near Montepulciano, Roberto and his father-in-law lead you through vineyards, olive groves, the semi-wild Cinta Senese pig farm, and a small cellar. The visit ends with a generous Tuscan dinner of farm-produced pork, Pienza pecorino, pasta, dessert, and wine. Groups are limited to 12.

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14.Fiorentina Steak Communal dinner @ ancient Tuscan farmhouse!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $124

At Podere Spedalone, you’ll join locals and visitors for a three-hour communal dinner in an ancient farmhouse overlooking Val d’Orcia. Begin with Prosecco and appetizers at sunset, then enjoy seasonal Tuscan dishes, locally raised Fiorentina steak, dessert, coffee, and spring water. Wine, beer, and sodas cost extra.

“The food was incredible! The atmosphere and ambience was beautiful and our hosts were amazing!”

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