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Fall Farmers Market School Appreciation Lunch

Fall Farmers Market School Appreciation Lunch #farmersmarketlunch #farmersmarketparty #teacherappreciationlunch #fallpartyideas #harvestparty

Celebrate the season and all its beauty with a Fall Farmers Market Lunch. I’ve been loving the beauty of fall and the school year is in full swing. As part of the Hospitality Committee for our elementary school PTO, my co-chair and I planned a “pop-up lunch” for the staff.

As alway, a theme makes menu planning and party styling simple. Since autumn is the season of the harvest, we thought a Farmers Market Lunch that gathered fresh crops, the colors of fall, and pumpkin spiced treats would be festive and welcoming. Fall Farmers Market School Appreciation Lunch #farmersmarketlunch #farmersmarketparty #teacherappreciationlunch #fallpartyideas #harvestpartyPumpkins and mums were ideal decorations. Produce baskets, egg cartons, and rustic elements completed the look. Fall Farmers Market School Appreciation Lunch #farmersmarketlunch #farmersmarketparty #teacherappreciationlunch #fallpartyideas #harvestparty

Fall Farmers Market School Appreciation Lunch #farmersmarketlunch #farmersmarketparty #teacherappreciationlunch #fallpartyideas #harvestparty

Simple and delicious food, like a salad bar, allowed the staff to customize their own lunch. Salad toppings were placed in mason jars, remininscent of the canning and preserving of fall’s bounty for the winter ahead. Small cups of quinoa could be added to the salad too, providing a little more sustenance to the light greens. My easy Autumn Acorn Squash Pasta Salad that is crowned with beautifully roasted acorn squash was a popular dish at the lunch. An interactive “Pick Your Own” veggie station complete with produce baskets and dips gave the staff a “fresh-off-the-farm” snack. 

And of course, no celebration would be complete without some sweets. Pumpkin spiced goodies, apple pies, chocolates and candy corn were tasty desserts. 

I think we may be on to something with these “pop-up lunches.” I wonder what we’ll do next…

Fall Farmers Market School Appreciation Lunch #farmersmarketlunch #farmersmarketparty #teacherappreciationlunch #fallpartyideas #harvestparty

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  1. Mommy Levy says

    November 7, 2018 at 11:21 am

    wow, we don’t have something like this in our area. It looks like a fun activities and get together. I love all the food on the table.

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      November 7, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks.

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    This would be awesome! I am planning our teacher’s appreciation lunch so I might take some pointers!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      November 6, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Love that! Thanks for checking it out!

      Reply
  3. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    November 6, 2018 at 12:02 am

    This is such a lovely theme for a luncheon! I love it — so festive and creative!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      November 6, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thank you! I enjoyed planning it!

      Reply
  4. Mariah Klee says

    November 5, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Love this whole spread! Makes me want to throw a fall themed brunch or lunch with friends!

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      November 6, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Isn’t fall decor and color wonderful?!

      Reply
  5. Dawn @ Our Food Fix says

    November 5, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    What a beautiful set up! You did such a wonderful job, and I am sure the kiddos loved it!

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    • Olive Jude says

      November 6, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thank you! It was actually for the staff, but they enjoyed it.

      Reply
  6. Em Smith says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    This set up and decors are wonderful! I love how the chair serves as a decor on the table 🙂

    Reply
    • Olive Jude says

      November 6, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Thank you! We kind of chuckled about that, but thought it was the perfect touch!

      Reply

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