Join us for dinner on Saturday, June 22nd at The Barn at Lone Oaks Farm. We’re excited to welcome back Chef Aaron Holt of Catering by Doolittle Farm. Aaron's accolades include winner of the 2018 Iowa Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year award, 2019 Morsel Combat Peoples Choice award and 2022 Taste of Elegance award.   

The Menu:

• Starter: grazing table of local cheeses, charcuterie, pickled vegetables, honey, jam, toasts
• Second: marinated spring beets / whipped Iowa goat cheese / crushed pistachio / radish / greens / edible flowers / wild blackberry
• Third: local mushroom ragu / creamy polenta / crispy shallots / pickled watermelon radish / La Quercia pancetta
• Main: Iowa wagyu beef / spring peas / carrot-honey purée / crispy leeks / braised radish
• Dessert: chocolate mousse / mulberry-raspberry sauce / homemade pretzel crumble / edible flowers / mint

The Doolittle Farm is a 61 acre Iowa century farm located in Story City, Iowa. The farm was established in 1905 by Chef Aaron’s great-grandparents on his mothers side, William and May Doolittle.   

In 2018 Aaron took over ownership of the property and started growing produce to support his chef career. He now operates Catering by Doolittle Farm, a farm to table catering and personal chef business.   

Aaron’s goal is to turn his families farm back into what it was over 100 years ago. The type of farm our great grandparents would recognize. Practicing “Regenerative Agriculture” and working to provide a sustainable food future. Catering by Doolittle Farm takes the best of what Iowa has to offer and provides memorable and delicious dining experiences.   

We'd love to have you at our table.