Paella Dinner & Cooking Demonstration with Chef Peter Glatz

Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

$65 per person

Join us at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery for an immersive evening of food, cooking, and conversation with Chef Peter Glatz. In this special Paella Dinner & Cooking Demonstration, you'll watch as Chef Peter prepares a traditional paella from scratch while sharing the techniques and ingredients that bring this classic dish to life.

Featuring ingredients sourced from our farm and local partners, this experience combines a live cooking demonstration with a multi-course dinner, giving you the opportunity to learn while enjoying a thoughtfully prepared meal in the relaxed setting of the farm.

What You'll Experience

Throughout the evening, Chef Peter will walk guests through the process of preparing paella from start to finish. You'll see how the ingredients are layered, learn about the techniques that give paella its signature flavor and texture, and pick up tips for recreating the dish at home.

While the paella comes together, guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring seasonal ingredients from Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery and other local producers.

Farm-fresh cocktails and other beverages will also be available for purchase throughout the evening.

You'll Learn

• The fundamentals of preparing traditional paella

• How to select and layer ingredients for the best flavor

• Techniques for properly cooking and building the dish

• Tips for achieving paella's signature texture

• How seasonal and locally sourced ingredients can be incorporated into the dish

• Tips and techniques for recreating paella at home

What's Included

• Live paella cooking demonstration with Chef Peter Glatz

• Multi-course dinner

• Farm and locally sourced seasonal ingredients

• Recipes, techniques, and cooking tips shared throughout the evening

Farm-fresh cocktails and additional beverages will be available for purchase.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: $65 per person

This is a demonstration-style culinary experience, so guests can relax, enjoy dinner, and watch Chef Peter bring the evening's featured dish together from start to finish.

Seating is limited, and advance registration is required

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Photo Consent:

We love sharing photos from our workshops on social media and in our marketing materials. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed. If you prefer not to be included in photos, please let our staff know at check-in.

Parking & Location:

You can find general parking in the gravel lot. An ADA parking pad is available south of the Farm house. The classroom is located in the white building with the black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the Farm store in the front of the building.