New Year’s Eve Feast
Overview
They say you should start as you mean to go on, and what better way to kick off a new year than with a night of feasting, toasting and dancing against the idyllic backdrop of River Cottage HQ?
The evening will be a joyful affair filled with high spirits with food at its heart. You will be treated to six courses of the finest produce with ingredients grown on the farm, and by our neighbours and network of local producers. Our team of talented chefs will devise an indulgent and inspiring menu which reflects our ethos of SLOW – seasonal, local, organic and wild – food and showcases their skill and the fantastic quality of the local ingredients.
There will be drinks flowing and music to get the party started as we head towards midnight. Cheers!
Highlights
- 6 course menu featuring the finest organic and seasonal ingredients
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Chef’s welcome with guide to the menu
- Long table feast
- Countdown to midnight with a glass of fizz!
Your day
19:30 - 01:00
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
You'll enjoy a seasonal cocktail on arrival and have the opportunity to explore the kitchen garden and your surroundings.
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 a six-course menu of fantastic local and seasonal produce, planned on the day to showcase the freshest and the best that our region has to offer.
The Big Countdown
Five… four… three… two… one! You’ll see in the New Year with a glass of bubbly.
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
