A Sweet Collaboration Benefiting Tierra Fertil

The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream is proud to partner with one of downtown Asheville’s newest culinary destinations, Xico Cocina de Fuego, joining forces to celebrate a very special local organization. Through this community raffle, the collaboration will support and uplift the amazing work of Coopertiva Tierra Fertil.

Inspired by Xico’s bold dessert menu and internationally celebrated Executive Chef, Scott Linquist, the group aimed to create an ice cream flavor to ignite the senses.

Raffle Details

This raffle is a benefit Cooperativa Tierra Fértil, whose work strengthens food access, cultural connection, and sustainable agriculture in our region.

Prizes include:

$100 Gift Card redeemable at The Hop Ice Cream & Pop Bubble Tea
Brunch for 4 at Xico
Tierra Fértil Mug & Hoodie

Proceeds will help support two vital programs:

Abundancia - a local initiative led by Hispanic community members and coordinated by Tierra Fértil Cooperative since 2020 with the purpose to provide natural, nutritious and culturally- appropriate food to Hispanic community members. https://www.tierrafertilcooperativa.com/abundancia

Escuela Campesina - a collaborative educational initiative in Henderson County oriented to reconnect Hispanic community members to our ancestral relationship with farming and nature. https://www.tierrafertilcooperativa.com/escuela-campesina

The raffle goes through Thursday, May 14. A winner will be selected on Monday, May 18 and contacted via email.

The Collaboration Flavor

Chocolate Flan Ice Cream Swirled with Cajeta and Caramelized Plantains

Rich Mexican chocolate flan ice cream meets warm caramel notes and sweet plantains.

Friday, May 1
The Hop at S&W Food Hall | 56 Patton Ave
Available while supplies last

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Xico

This collaboration also kicks off the excitement for Xico de Mayo, offering dual culinary experiences and sneak peek of their new concept, Xico Chico! Choose your fiesta style from two options:

Fiesta Poblano — One Night Only
Executive Chef Scott Linquist presents a special ‘Fiesta Poblano’ tasting menu ($85 per person), honoring the history of Cinco de Mayo and the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla.

Reservations strongly encouraged:
https://resy.com/cities/asheville-nc/venues/xico-asheville?date=2026-04-25&seats=2

Sneak Peek: Xico Chico
Get an early taste of Xico Chico, Xico’s upcoming downstairs taqueria concept.

Enjoy:

First tastes of new menu items
$6 margaritas
Live mariachi band (4–5 PM)
Complimentary scoop of the limited-edition Hop x Xico ice cream for the first 50 guests

The Hop and Xico are grateful to be a part of this effort to bring together local chefs, farmers, neighbors, and guests to celebrate, support, and uplift meaningful work happening in WNC.

Tierra Fertil Raffle

A Sweet Collaboration Benefiting Tierra Fertil