#FOOD: LITTLEJOHN FARM SUMMER HARVEST CELEBRATION

On Monday, August 17, 2026, Littlejohn Farm will welcome an acclaimed lineup of Ontario chefs for the Summer Harvest Celebration, a one-day culinary collaboration showcasing the province’s seasonal bounty and the people shaping its dining scene.

Hosted by chef, sommelier and farmer Zach Littlejohn, the intimate farm experience will feature culinary talent from some of Canada’s most celebrated restaurants and bars:

Lai Wah Heen, a celebrated Toronto destination for elevated Cantonese cuisine and featured on Chinese Restaurant Awards Elite 30 CANADA 2025 Top 50 Honourees

Aburi TORA, known for modern Japanese dining and signature ABURI sushi and Featured on Eater’s 38 Best Restaurants in Toronto 2025

Miku Toronto, renowned for Japanese cuisine and refined waterfront dining and 2025 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award

Lyla Toronto, a contemporary coastal Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the culinary traditions of Southern Europe featured on Foodism’s 23 Best Restaurants in Toronto for 2026

Radici Project, ranked No. 7 on Toronto Life’s 2026 Best New Restaurants list

No Vacancy, named Canada’s 100 Best’s Best New Bar and ranked No. 14 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars list and No. 82 on the extended North America’s 50 Best Bars list

156 ONE FIVE SIX, a MICHELIN-recommended Korean fusion restaurant

Odd Duck, a MICHELIN Guide-featured wine bar and farm-to-table restaurant

Lunch Lady Toronto- featured on Canada’s 100 Best Recommends List 2026

Each participating chef will create a canapé exclusively for the event, interpreting ingredients grown and harvested at Littlejohn Farm through their own culinary traditions, techniques and perspectives.

Featured Participants
The Summer Harvest Celebration will bring together an outstanding group of chefs and hospitality leaders, with additional participants to be announced:
Zach Littlejohn — Chef, Sommelier & Farmer, Littlejohn Farm
Luhana Littlejohn — Curator of Experiences, Events & Business Development, Littlejohn Farm
Brian Kang — Head Chef, No Vacancy
Daniel Kim — Executive Chef, Lyla
Seungho Jeon — Sous Chef, Lyla
Walter Reis — Head Bartender and Bar Manager, Lyla
Emiliano Del Frate — Co-Owner and Head Chef, Radici Project
Jon Rennie —Culinary Director, Odd Duck
Myeongseok Jeong — Head Chef and Partner, 156ONEFIVESIX
Young Son — Head Chef, Aburi TORA
Heyden Sin — Executive Chef, Lai Wah Heen
Ben Nam — Sous Chef, Miku Toronto
Oliver Robles — General Manager, Miku Toronto
Allan Lu — Chef de Cuisine, Lunch Lady Toronto

Additional chefs and collaborators to be announced.

A Farm-Wide Culinary Experience
Beginning at 3:00 p.m., guests will be welcomed to explore Littlejohn Farm and visit individual chef-hosted tasting stations located throughout the property. At each station, a guest chef will present a specially curated canapé made with ingredients harvested from the farm.

The experience will give guests an opportunity to meet the chefs, learn about their approaches to cooking and discover how each interprets Ontario’s summer harvest.

Signature cocktails featuring Valley of Mother of God Gin will be created and served by Lyla’s head bartender and bar manager Walter Reis, as well as still and sparkling water generously provided by San Pellegrino. Guests may also relax in lounge areas throughout the property and take part in guided farm tours offering a closer look at the fields, gardens and landscape behind the celebration.

The event will culminate in a family-style seated dinner prepared by Littlejohn Farm owner and chef Zach Littlejohn. The harvest feast will centre on roast chicken and piglet, accompanied by seasonal sides, and wine pairings from Closson Chase.

Several dishes will be developed in collaboration with the participating chefs, including a creation from Jon Rennie of Odd Duck and Heyden Sin of Lai Wah Heen that draws inspiration from both Canadian and Cantonese culinary traditions, as well as further collaborations to be announced.

Rooted in exceptional Canadian ingredients, the menu will bring together influences from Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Italian and contemporary Canadian cuisines. The event celebrates the connection between Ontario’s farmers and chefs, demonstrating how collaboration across diverse culinary backgrounds can elevate the harvest while remaining deeply connected to the land.
Tickets

A limited number of public tickets will be available for $225 per person. Pairings are available at an additional cost.

Tickets go on sale August 6, 2026 and can be purchased at: www.littlejohnfarm.com

EVENT DETAILS
Event: Summer Harvest Celebration
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Littlejohn Farm
Address: 908 County Road 10, Picton, Ontario
Price: $225 per person. Pairings are available at an additional cost
Reservations: HERE

About Littlejohn Farm
Nestled in the heart of Prince Edward County, Littlejohn Farm is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Zach and Luhana Littlejohn. The farm brings together agriculture, hospitality and culinary experiences, creating meaningful opportunities for guests to connect with the land and the ingredients grown and raised on the property.

Through farm-to-table dining, thoughtfully curated gatherings and collaborative culinary events, Littlejohn Farm celebrates the relationship between local agriculture, exceptional food and the distinctive character of Prince Edward County.

About Zach and Luhana Littlejohn
Zach Littlejohn — Chef, Sommelier and Farmer
Raised on a small farm in rural Ontario, Zach developed an early passion for food and sustainable agriculture. He later moved to Whistler, British Columbia, to pursue a culinary career and build his hospitality experience through hands-on roles with Intrawest/Fortress, global leaders in winter tourism and resort hospitality.

Luhana Littlejohn — Curator of Experiences, Events and Business Development
Luhana brings the farm’s ideas and experiences to life. Born in Brazil, she has a background in international relations and economics and holds an MBA from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. Her professional experience includes project management and business development roles with Microsoft Belgium, Husqvarna Canada and Montana Steele Strategic Marketing.