Join Live Fire Republic and The Culinary Vegetable Institute for an evening of outdoor cooking to kick off Summer!
Cooking with live fire is the essence of the culinary experience, dating back to the earliest days of humankind. When we spend time around a fire with friends and family, something primal emerges, tying us together — and deeply connecting us to not only what we eat, but where that food comes from. Chef David Olson joins the CVI culinary team for a Memorial Day BBQ unlike anything you've ever had before as we celebrate our Roots and come together for a summer kick-off.
Wrap up your evening on a sweet note with The Culinary Vegetable Institute's legendary marshmallow cart! Indulge in vegetable marshmallows and roast your own over a crackling fire to create the perfect toasty treat.
Event Details:
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- 5:00-8:00 pm
- Live Music by The Divots
Elevate Your Evening with these Exclusive Experiences:
- VIP Meet and Greet with David Olsen
- Beverage Experience
- Reserved Seating
VIP Meet & Greet:
Arrive an hour early for an exclusive VIP experience with Dave Olson! This special package includes:
- A personal meet and greet with Dave Olson
- A limited-edition gift, crafted just for VIPs
Beverage Experience:
In collaboration with ShipFaced, get ready for the bloody mary bar of your dreams! Whether you'd like to adorn your beverage with TCG petite crudite and specialty flowers or prefer a generous slice of bacon, we'll have dozens of options to ensure each crafted cocktail is a personalized masterpiece.
In addition to our bottomless bloody mary bar, wine and beer will be available for purchase, by consumption.
Reserved Seating:
Upgrade your experience with reserved seating for up to 8 guests, ensuring your group has a special spot for the evening’s festivities.
This is an outdoor event. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately. This event is rain or shine.
Should the weather not cooperate and you wish to not attend, it would be our pleasure to exchange each ticket for a vegetable box that showcases our favorite products for your at-home memorial day BBQ. Your order confirmation is your ticket for entry.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our incredible sponsors.
About Chef Olsen:
David Olson is a nationally-recognized American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chef, television personality and social network influencer, award-winning recipe developer, live fire grill master, international adventurer, and the creator behind, “LiveFire Republic” and “A Bachelor and His Grill.”
When not cooking, filming, or spending time with friends and family in Michigan, David can be found traveling the globe in search of grand adventure and extraordinary experiences – hiking, camping and fishing, trekking from one continent, 5-star kitchen, and smoky backyard barbecue to the next, honing his craft alongside the some of the best regional chefs, home cooks and pit masters in the world.
Dress Code: The dress code is casual at all of our events unless otherwise noted; we dress as if we are entertaining friends in our home. Please note that the drive and parking lot are unpaved so may be dusty in dry weather or muddy in inclement weather
Photography is permitted, and sharing is encouraged. #EventsatCVI
For more information about this event, please contact the CVI at 419-499-7500 or by email at info@culinaryvegetableinstitute.com.