Long Table Feast
Overview
Ready for a feast fit for royalty, no matter the season?
River Cottage is the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience with family and friends.
Enjoy six courses crafted from the freshest seasonal produce. Our chefs harvest from the kitchen garden and source top ingredients from our polytunnels for a culinary journey like no other.
The long table setup invites laughter and conversation as you share delicious food with a great group. You’ll dine in our 18th-century threshing barn, where your chef will introduce the dishes and share the story behind each one. Every dish showcases the best of the land, reflecting our commitment to exceptional food in the South West.
We proudly follow the SLOW ethos—Seasonal, Local, Organic, and Wild. From spring greens to autumn harvests, each course celebrates the season. Our award-winning chefs bring passion and creativity to every dish, ensuring every bite is full of flavour.
Join us on the 14th February for our special Valentines Day Feast!
Planning a gathering of 10 or more? Ask about our private dining packages, ideal for special occasions.
“Good staff and great food make this my food venue of choice. Whether it is dining or a cookery course River Cottage excels.” Paul
Your Six-Course Meal Experience
- Relax in a beautifully rustic setting, perfect for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Enjoy impeccable service from our attentive and professional team.
- Savour exquisite drink, from our carefully handpicked menu.
- Indulge in exclusive access to a top-tier culinary experience in the South West.
- Create lasting memories with loved ones in a charming, intimate atmosphere.
- Finish with a luxurious petit fours, the perfect end to a fine meal.
Your day
18:30 - 22:00
Arrive
You’ll be met at the top of the hill and begin your River Cottage experience with a 10-15 minute walk through the wonderful pathways down to the farm, enabling you to really soak up the views of the valley.
Welcome
Head to the courtyard where you'll be greeted, then have a wander around our kitchen garden before taking your seats in our threshing barn for an approximate 19:00 start. Our team will start serving drinks form 18:30 onwards.
Chef's Introduction
As you settle in, your chef will introduce the menu and tell you more about our philosophy, the food’s provenance and how the dishes have been prepared.
Main Event
You’ll be treated to six courses of fantastic local and seasonal produce, planned on the day to showcase the freshest and the best.
To Finish
At the end of service feel free to take a stroll back up the hill to walk off the indulgent supper or for anyone who needs it, we can happily give you a ride in one of our farm Land Rovers.
Drinks
We source our drinks as judiciously as our food. Our extensive drinks list will be available for you to try our own River Cottage range of organic Ciders, Beers and Kombuchas, and a carefully curated wine list of mostly organic and biodynamic wines. If you want some direction from our team, there's bound to be some suggested gems that pair perfectly with the days' menu and a seasonal cocktail or two, do ask them when they come around to take your drinks orders.
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 13 and over. Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. We put these guidelines in place for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.
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
