Long Table Feast
Overview
No matter the season, the farm is the perfect place to celebrate and dine with family and friends. Our chefs make the most of the season’s produce, harvesting directly from the abundant kitchen garden and plundering the spoils of the polytunnels. They create a daily six course menu* that incorporates the most delicious dishes from the homegrown and local ingredients available.
This long table feast is an ideal event to share with your family and friends, exploring the farm and enjoying views of the stunning Axe Valley. Once you are seated in the 18th century threshing barn, dinner is introduced by your chef for the evening before you eat, drink and relax.
We are internationally renowned for creating a constantly changing menu inspired by our SLOW ethos of ingredients that are Seasonal, Local, Organic and Wild: plants, meat and fish that have been foraged, grown, raised and caught either right here on the farm, or by nearby farmers, growers and artisans who share our passion for the finest provenance. Two of these organic growers, Trill Farm and Haye Farm, are our neighbours.
*We will endeavour to allow for any dietary requirements you may have, just make sure you let us know when booking.
We kindly request you book for your entire party in one transaction so we can seat you together.
Are you coming with a group of 10 or more? Did you know we offer private dining packages?
“Good staff and great food make this my food venue of choice. Whether it is dining or a cookery course River Cottage excels.” Paul
Highlights
– Time to explore the farm and veg garden
– Chef’s welcome with guide to the menu
– Six courses of the finest seasonal organic food
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
