A Taste of the Land: Farm & Vineyard Feast
An Exclusive Wine & Dine Experience at River Cottage
Join us for an exclusive experience at River Cottage, where we team up with Domaine Gayda Vineyard to create an unforgettable wine and dine evening!
Indulge in six exceptional courses crafted from the freshest seasonal produce, harvested directly from our kitchen garden and local suppliers. Domaine Gayda’s organic wines perfectly complement each dish, enhancing the flavours throughout the evening.
Sit at our long table, where lively conversation and shared enjoyment fill the air in our cosy 18th-century threshing barn. Your chef will introduce each course, sharing the story behind every dish, while you enjoy the finest farm-to-table dining and organic wines from Domaine Gayda.
Explore the full itinerary below for more details!
About Domaine Gayda
Domaine Gayda is committed to organic, sustainable viticulture, ensuring their grapes are grown free from synthetic chemicals. Their eco-friendly practices extend beyond the bottle, supporting soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. With minimal intervention in the winemaking process, Domaine Gayda produces wines that truly reflect the unique terroir of their region, offering a pure and complex taste in every sip.
Your Experience Highlights
- Immerse yourself in an unforgettable fine dining experience, set against the stunning backdrop of rolling hills and the tranquil countryside.
- Be treated to exceptional, personalised service in a cosy and intimate atmosphere, designed to make you feel right at home.
- Delight in a luxurious six-course tasting menu, showcasing the freshest, farm-to-table ingredients handpicked from our own River Cottage garden and local suppliers.
- Sip on exquisite organic, artisanal wines from Domaine Gayda, one of Hugh’s favourite vineyards, perfectly paired to elevate every bite.
- Create unforgettable memories, surrounded by good food, exceptional wine, and the beauty of nature. What could be better than this?
Your day
18:30 - 22:00
Arrive
You’ll be greeted at the top of the hill and begin your River Cottage experience with a 10-15 minute walk along beautiful pathways down to the farm, allowing you to fully take in the stunning views of the valley.
Welcome
Arrive at the courtyard, where you’ll be warmly welcomed with a lovely first taste of wines from Domaine Gayda’s Estate. Then, take a leisurely stroll through our kitchen garden before being escorted to your seat in our beautifully restored threshing barn for an 19:00 start.
Chef's Introduction
As you settle in, your chef will personally introduce the curated menu, sharing insights into our culinary philosophy, the provenance of the ingredients, and the preparation behind each dish.
Vigneron's Introduction
Next, the team from Domaine Gayda will share their sustainable ethos and explain how their commitment to eco-friendly practices results in wines of exceptional quality.
Main Event
You’ll enjoy six courses of outstanding local and seasonal produce, each paired with a carefully selected wine, creating the perfect balance of exquisite food and drink.
To Finish
At the end of the evening, feel free to take a leisurely stroll back up the hill to work off your indulgent supper. For those who prefer, we’d be happy to offer a ride in one of our farm Land Rovers.
Taxis
We recommend staying with us in our farmhouse or cabin, or booking a taxi well in advance, so you can fully enjoy everything this exclusive, one-off event has to offer.
Further Information
Directions
This dining event is run from River Cottage HQ on the Dorset/Devon borders. Full address details of HQ will be provided once you have booked.
Licensed Venue
We are a licensed venue. We have a wide selection of the finest organic wines available to purchase.
Accommodation
Stay with us in our famous Farmhouse, or check out our other local accommodation providers.
Suitability
This event is for guest aged 18 and over. Unfortunately this event is not dog friendly.
Allergy Advice
We can accommodate some food intolerances and allergies at our dining events, providing that these are mentioned when you make your reservation. Dietary accommodations we can make include those for vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian diets, those who are pregnant, and those with dairy, gluten, nut or shellfish allergies (we recommend you bring your epi pen). However, we cannot cater to dislikes or to any dietary restrictions that we feel may compromise our ethos or high standard of our menus. If in doubt, please email us before you book: events@rivercottage.net
