Long Table Lunch
Overview
Have you been to our River Cottage Festival before and found yourself dreaming about those unforgettable flavours. While we can’t promise live singing—though you might catch one of our River Cottage chefs humming—we can assure you that our Long Table Lunch captures all the flavours of a daytime food festival. This is farm-to-table dining at its best. Join us for a relaxed, leisurely lunch that celebrates the vibrant, seasonal flavours of River Cottage, all set against the stunning backdrop of our HQ.
Our chefs craft a daily menu based on what’s freshest from our gardens and local sources, ensuring that no two meals are exactly the same. Every dish begins in our walled kitchen garden and polytunnels, where vibrant vegetables, herbs, and more are harvested at their peak to guarantee maximum flavour.
We proudly champion the SLOW ethos—Seasonal, Local, Organic, and Wild. Every course reflects this commitment, highlighting what’s best from each season, from vibrant spring greens to rich autumn harvests. Our award-winning chefs, who also teach at our cookery school, bring unparalleled passion and creativity to each meal, ensuring every bite tells a delicious story.
Join us on the 30th March for our special Mother’s Day Lunch!
Your Three-Course Meal Experience
- Enjoy a fresh, seasonal feast crafted daily by our chefs, using produce from our garden and local farms. No set menu—just the best ingredients prepared with creativity and care.
- Our chefs will introduce each course, sharing the story behind your meal. Expect a relaxed, cosy atmosphere that invites you to savour every moment.
- Families are welcome! Reduced-price tickets are available for kids under 10. Let us know if you need a highchair. Book together to ensure you sit together.
- Finish with a delightful cup of coffee and explore our beautiful farm and vegetable garden.
Your day
12:30 - 15:00
Arrive
You will be met at the top of the hill by our car park. From here you will stroll down the scenic track to the heart of the farm - with its 17th-century farmhouse, livestock and extensive kitchen gardens.
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.
Chef's Introduction
Once seated in the barn, your chef will talk you through the menu and share more about our philosophy as well as the provenance and preparation of our seasonal dishes.
Main Event
You will be treated to a three course menu of fantastic local and seasonal produce showcasing the best the region and season has to offer.
To Finish
Just time for a tea or coffee, before heading home. Feel free to take a stroll back up the hill to walk off the indulgent lunch 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
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
