Dinner With The Bison @ Rock River Ranches

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary dining experience next to majestic bison in a picturesque pasture. Indulge in a luxurious multi-course dining experience, expertly crafted by one of Denver’s top chefs, Ryan Rau, Executive Chef of Urban Farmer. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase the finest produce from local farms, perfectly complemented by our succulent bison sourced from the ranch. Revel in the beauty of the bison ranch and the unique flavors, all while connecting with the land and the story behind your meal.

• Ticket prices include food/drink pairings during the farm tour, a four-course family-style dinner, paired with wines from Carboy Winery

• Tickets are only available to ages 21+

• Due to the family-style nature of our meals and to uphold the highest quality standards, we can not accommodate any dietary restriction requests.

Rex Moore, founder of River Rock Bison Ranch

Partners:

• Chef: Ryan Rau, Executive Chef of Urban Farmer

• Farm Host & Bison: Rock River Bison Ranch

• Wine Partner: Carboy Winery

• Non-Profit Partner: Future Farmers of America

Schedule:

• 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Checkin &  Farmers Market

• Meet the farms supplying the dinner and shop to help support the local farmers and ranchers including Bison from Rock River Bison Ranch.

• 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Farm Tour & Food/Drink Pairings

• Revel in the beauty of the bison ranch and the unique flavors, all while connecting with the land and the story behind your food & drink pairings.

• 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner With The Bison

• Four-course meal served family-style. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase the finest produce from local farms, perfectly complemented by our succulent bison sourced from the ranch and paire with expertly crafted wines from Carboy Winery

***Due to the family-style nature of our meals and to uphold the highest quality standards, we can not accommodate any dietary restriction requests.
**Menu to be released and shall be subject to change
* Schedule subject to change

Ryan Rau

Chef Ryan Rau originally hails from Oregon, where he trained at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and started his journey with Urban Farmer at the brand’s Portland outpost nearly 7 years ago. Today, Rau applies his background in butchery, slow foods and fusion cuisine to Urban Farmer Denver’s unique culinary program, showcasing seasonal, hardworking ingredients from small farms and purveyors. “The community we’ve created with our farmers and purveyors is what sets us apart, and I love the opportunity to explore new ingredients on a seasonal basis,” he says. “Our chef’s tasting menus are designed to educate our guests about the ingredients we source while delighting them with creative preparations and flavors.”

As a leader in the kitchen, Rau fosters an environment that promotes growth, initiative, creativity and accountability. His philosophy is to set his cooks up for success to reach and exceed their potential by sharing the knowledge he’s acquired throughout his career.

About Rock River Bison Ranch

Rooted in four generations of ranching heritage, Rock River Ranches has been a pioneer in the sheep, cattle, and bison industries across Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado. Today, they proudly raise their own bison herd while partnering with like-minded ranchers to promote sustainable ranching and the preservation of North American bison.