A market take-over featuring female artisans, chef demos, book signings, conversation and more.

Join us for Rooted: Women in Food at The Market at Pepper Place. This morning honors the women who grow, cook, craft, and inspire, as part of the Market’s month-long tribute to Women in Food, presented by Les Dames d’Escoffier. Our goal: to cultivate conversation, harvest connection, and celebrate the deep roots women have in our food system—brought to life through the pages and voices of When Southern Women Cook.  

Hosted by Toni Tipton-Martin and Morgan Bolling of PBS’s Cook’s Country, the event will feature chef demos, thoughtful dialogue, book signings, and more, all surrounded by the work of female farmers, artisans, and makers. Start your Saturday grounded in community, creativity, and the women shaping the future of food.

Ticketed guests can then step inside for a special Rooted Meet & Greet—a chance to connect with the hosts, featured chefs, authors, and makers over brunch cocktails crafted by local female mixologists and bites from acclaimed Hot and Hot Fish Club. Cool off, mingle, and celebrate the women fueling our food culture.

Ticketed portion Includes all food and beverage (21+)  tastings. Event is rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges. No pets allowed.

Sarah Cole, who was featured in America’s Test Kitchen’s When Southern Women Cook, will host a chef demo featuring her Egyptian Eggplant Salad during the event. Join her afterwards for a meet-n-greet + book signing at Hot and Hot Fish Club!