At The Blue Hen, ‘farm-to-table’ isn’t a marketing buzzword — it’s a commitment we live every day. We partner with 12 local farms within 50 miles of our kitchen, including Fifer Orchards, Highland Orchards, and Coverdale Farm. Here’s why that matters and how it shapes every dish we serve.
**Freshness You Can Taste:** When produce travels 30 miles instead of 3,000, the difference is unmistakable. Our tomatoes are picked the morning they’re served. Our herbs come from our own rooftop garden.
**Supporting Our Community:** Last year, we spent over $180,000 with local farms and producers. That money stays in Delaware, supporting the families who feed ours.
**Seasonal Creativity:** Working with what’s available forces creativity. Our menu changes quarterly, and our daily specials highlight whatever arrived that morning. It keeps our kitchen excited and our guests curious.