Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern to host Farmer’s Dinner

Local Innovation

“Each course will feature a different local farm.”

In mid-August, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern will host a Farmer’s Dinner, which will feature a coursed, plated dinner with ingredients from local farms and the farmers who grew them. “We are very excited about it,” said Chef Nikki Hanna, who said the event will be similar to the TV show, Chopped. “The farms will give us the ingredients, so our challenge will be to showcase them in creative and unique ways.”

Each course will feature a different local farm. “We can do whatever we want with the ingredients,” she said. “We could go from a French prep for a duck breast to a curry dish. It will be exciting for everyone and a great experience.”

Fellow Chef Oliver Harston agreed and said the dinner underscores their emphasis on “local and innovation” in their daily menu. He cited their kimchi as one example. “We feature several kinds of kimchi, ranging from a traditional variety to a green tomato and brussel sprout kimchi,” he said.

According to Harston, the COVID-19 pandemic also gave him some time to “lock into” a kimchi that features green apples and ginger and pairs well with their smoked meats. “I based it off of something Chef Edward Lee has done,” he added. “It took some adaptations, but I’m pleased with it, and our customers have really responded well to it.”

Hanna said the best part for them as cooks is that they can experience the customers’ reactions to their food. “It’s an open kitchen, so we can interact with the people eating our food,” she said. “It’s a much different experience as a cook when you can look in the eyes of the people eating your food. It creates a different level of investment.”

It is an investment, she said, that works both ways. “We encourage our customers to experiment with us,” she said. “We have a venue where we can try things out.”

Harston agreed and added, “Be prepared for an adventure when you come here. We’ll take good care of you.”

About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern

Located at 96 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern is a family-friendly, community-centered brewpub offering craft beer, cider, and a full cocktail menu alongside bold, slow-cooked food. Our kitchen features fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats, smoked in-house over apple wood. We proudly partner with local producers like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, and Niman Ranch to serve fresh, seasonal fare that reflects the heart of New Hampshire.

Burnt Timber is more than a restaurant—it’s a gathering space. Whether you're enjoying a casual family meal, relaxing in our outdoor beer garden with live music, or celebrating in our private dining space, you'll find a welcoming environment for all ages (and dogs, too—on the patio!). We host a running club, bike club, and mug club, and we believe in giving back—supporting local causes like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others throughout the year.

From small party catering to spontaneous afternoons around our open-flame outdoor kitchen, Burnt Timber is where great food, craft drinks, and community come together.