Events
Learn more about the programming offered at the Culinary Health Institute.
Upcoming Events
May 14
Plant Based Potluck and Community Conversation
Join us for a delicious evening of food and connection at the 4Roots Plant-Based Potluck! Whether you’re fully plant-based, plant-curious, or just love good food and good conversation, this free event is open to all.
🌿 Bring a Dish:
Please prepare a plant-based dish that serves at least 10 people, and include the recipe with ingredients listed so others can learn and be inspired!
Plant-based only:
- No animal-based products (that includes meat, chicken, fish. Watch out for chicken broth, fish/bonita flakes and bacon bits)
- No dairy (butter, cheese, milk, etc.), egg, or honey
Plant-based curious or not a cook? No problem! Join in by bringing something simple like: (make sure you bring enough for 10 people)
- Fruit
- Veggies with hummus or baba ghanoush
- Pita chips and salsa
- A mix of nuts and olives
🗣️ Let’s Talk Food & Community:
After we share the meal, we’ll engage in a thoughtful community conversation about food, sustainability, and the role plant-based choices can play in building a healthier future—for ourselves and our planet.
Come hungry for more than just great food—come ready to connect, learn, and grow! 💚
Must register to hold your spot.
May 28
Harvest to Table
A Culinary Health Dinner Experience
Join us for the inaugural “Harvest to Table” event at 4Roots Farm, a hands-on culinary and educational experience led by 4-time James Beard Best Chef Semifinalist Chef Hari Pulapaka, Director of Culinary Education at the Culinary Health Institute, in collaboration with Dr. Arianna Becker, a board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine with a deep passion for prevention and empowerment.
This intimate gathering will welcome participants for a meaningful evening exploring the nutritional, agricultural, and culinary impact of plant-forward cooking, with a spotlight on soy as a versatile, heart-healthy ingredient. Guests will harvest seasonal produce straight from the 4Roots Farm, followed by a guided cooking session and conversation around the power of food as medicine.
Wednesday, May 28th from 6-8pm at the 4Roots Farm Campus: 1101 N. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804
Experience Includes:
– Fresh ingredients harvested from the 4Roots Farm.
– Interactive educational talk by Dr. Arianna Becker on the health benefits of soy and plant-based diets.
– Educational cooking demonstration and – hands-on cooking activity led by award-winning Chef Hari.
– Delicious dinner and conversation.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 6:30pm
1101 N John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804
