Community Education & Teambuilding.
As a hub of local food system work and agricultural services in the region, the Carver Center is the perfect setting for field trips, food safety training, corporate team building, cooking classes, hands-on farm-to-fork education, and local history. Our partnerships allow for a variety of options available to groups of any size. Come see and support the work we do!
Food Safety
Cooking for Crowds
Ideal for Nonprofits that are exempt from the Certified Food Protection Manager Requirement.
2 hours cooking + 2 hour class, no-test, 4 hours total
ServSafe Food Handler
Ideal for participants that will work in a food establishment. Easy certification and introduction to safe food practices.
2 hours cooking + 2 hour class + 40-minute test, 4 hours and 40 minutes total
ServSafe Food Manager
Ideal for those in management positions in a food establishment. Hands on training makes the process more fun and easier to remember.
Two 5-hour long days, involving 2-hours of cooking, + 6-hour class + 2-hour exam.
Group Cohesion Through Cooking
Trust falls and the human knot are against our food safety protocols. Still, we believe another great way to boost group cohesion and morale is by cooking together for the community. Using seasonal heavy harvests, a guest chef will lead your group through the preparation of a dish for a local food bank of your choosing. As you work together to chop vegetables and package up meals, we expect that you will also deepen relationships within your group.
For groups of 10- 20 participants, you must choose at least one extra hour of add-ons and we will split your group into two teams. Everyone will be able to participate in the cooking and add-on activities.
Add-Ons
4 County Museum
Learn about the history of the building from the alumni. Opening 1948, the George Washington Carver Regional High School was the only regional high school for African American students until integration in 1968. Tour their collection of memorabilia, take in the photos, and look around the grounds.
30 minutes
Jam 101
Learn the basics of boiling water bath canning as you make jam with seasonal produce. All participants will take home a jar of jam.
60 minutes
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Charcuterie 101
Learn how to prepare your very own charcuterie board with Court's Kitchen! Court will show your team how to select different cheeses, meats and accouterments and tell you all about their flavors. Then you will learn how to beautifully display them on your board to create your very own culinary masterpiece!
45 minutes
Healthy Bowls for Busy Professionals
Learn how to meal prep for healthy eating with professional chef David Curlis of Refresh Kitchen. Includes flyers and handouts with tips/ tricks for healthy eating, full cooking demo, samples, and a hands on meal.
60 minutes
Master Gardener Tour
The Rapidan River Master Gardeners vegetable demonstration garden at the Carver Center includes different types of raised bed gardening techniques as well as in ground and high tunnel production. A range of spring, summer, and fall vegetables can be found in the garden showcasing the seasonal progression throughout the year, these are accompanied by flowering annuals and perennials.
30 minutes
Your Own Meeting
Meet in the historic building in comfortable, light filled spaces that can accommodate a variety of groups. Each space has with audio/ visual equipment and internet access.
30-60 minutes
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For more information and pricing, please fill out the information below! Custom tours and fieldtrips are available as well.