9/1/2026 Let's Get Pickled! A Culinary & Wine Tasting Experience

$ 45.00

When: September 1st, 2026, 6:30pm

Where: Grovestone 2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822

✨ Reserve your seat early, this night is sure to sell out fast!🔥

Think pickling is just about dill pickles? Think again!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we explore the art of pickling and discover how this timeless culinary technique transforms ordinary ingredients into extraordinary flavors. From bright, quick-pickled vegetables to tangy mustard seeds and even pickled fruit, you'll experience the incredible versatility of pickling while learning how Grovestone's seasonings, premium olive oils and barrel-aged balsamic vinegars can elevate your cooking at home.

Throughout the evening, our chef will guide you through five inspired courses, sharing culinary techniques, recipe tips, and the secrets behind balancing acidity, sweetness, and freshness in every bite.

Whether you're a longtime pickle lover or simply curious about the endless possibilities of vinegar, this interactive culinary experience promises an evening filled with incredible food, great conversation, and plenty of inspiration.

Perfect for a date night, girls’ night out, or a fun evening with friends and simply sit back, eat, drink, and socialize while we do all the work.

Menu Highlights:

Southern Pickled Shrimp Crostini -Tender pickled shrimp tossed with red onion, fresh lemon, capers, and dill, served atop toasted artisan crostini.

Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Herb Pickle Aioli -Crispy roasted baby potatoes topped with a creamy dill pickle aioli, pickled red onion, and fresh dill.

Sweet Corn Chowder with Pickled Jalapeños -A rich and creamy corn and potato chowder featuring Grovestone pickled jalapeños and finished with a drizzle of Ultra Premium Olive Oil.

Maple Balsamic Roasted Chicken with Pickled Mustard Seeds -Roasted chicken with Barrel-Aged Grovestone Maple Dark Barrel-Aged Balsamic, topped with house-pickled mustard seeds and fresh herbs.

Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Pickled Blueberries -Moist citrus-infused olive oil cake topped with a balsamic-pickled blueberry compote and served with vanilla ice cream.

Wine Pairings

About the Classes: Each class teaches tasty techniques and food preparation along with providing a tasting of each dish prepared. We will also provide wine tastings with selected dishes. Must be 21 years of age.

Bonus: Each guest will receive 20% off Olive Oils & Balsamics!

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds! To receive credit for a future cooking class, a one-week notice is required with a $10 processing fee. Requests must be emailed to store1001@grovestone.com.

Allergen Facilities:
Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free.

Please note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (ie, vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc. We suggest you check with us before booking.)

Allergens:
Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.

The recipes provided to Participant during the course of the cooking class are the property of Grovestone. Grovestone retains all rights to the recipes. Participant agrees the recipes are only for Participant’s personal non-commercial use and may not be sold, transferred or disseminated to other without the written consent of Grovestone.

Participant grants Grovestone permission to take photographs and/or video recordings for use on Grovestone’s websites, social media sites (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) and in publications, promotional fliers, educational materials, derivative works. Participant acknowledges these photographs and/or video recordings may be accessible on the internet. Participant also waives any right to compensation arising from the use of photographs and/or video recordings. Participant releases Grovestone from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of any photograph or recordings.

Menus are subject to change. Chefs are subject to change. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling.

Collections: Cooking Classes, Experiences, Quick Order

Category: cooking class, cooking demonstration, lets get pickled, wine, Wine Tasting