River Cottage Chef’s Table Experience
Overview
If you love fine food, the River Cottage Chef’s Table is a must. Enjoy a seven-course feast, expertly crafted by our Head Chef and team, showcasing seasonal flavours paired with drinks that complement every bite.
Throughout the evening, our chefs will guide you through each dish, sharing the story behind every ingredient. You’ll also be able to see the River Cottage kitchen garden, where our farm-to-table philosophy comes to life. Ingredients come from our farm, local fishermen, farmers, and artisans—our friends and neighbours.
We’ve curated a drink pairing to elevate your meal, featuring organic wines, River Cottage beers, ciders, and locally crafted spirits. Each one is chosen to enhance your dining experience.
We proudly follow the SLOW ethos—Seasonal, Local, Organic, and Wild. From fresh spring greens to rich autumn harvests, each course showcases the best of the season. Our award-winning chefs, who also teach at our cookery school, put creativity and passion into every dish, ensuring each bite tells a delicious story.
Your Seven-Course Meal Experience
- Seven courses of seasonal, local, organic, and wild food.
- Curated drink pairings, including organic wines, local ciders, and house-made beverages.
- An intimate event with just 16 guests.
- Guidance from our Head Chef and team throughout the evening.
- Explore the River Cottage farm and vegetable garden.
- Immerse yourself in the essence of River Cottage HQ restaurant for the ultimate food lover’s experience in the South West.
Your day
19:30 - 22:30
Arrive
You’ll be met at the top of the hill at 7.15pm and begin your River Cottage experience where you will be driven down the hill by our team. If it’s a lovely evening you can take a 10 minute walk through the wonderful pathways down to the farm, enabling you to really soak up the views of the valley.
Welcome
Meet the chefs who will be hosting your evening and enjoy a seasonal cocktail whilst you have a chance to explore the kitchen garden and your surroundings.
Main Event
You’ll be treated to a 7-course menu of fantastic local and seasonal produce, planned on the day to showcase the freshest and the best our garden and local suppliers have to offer. Throughout the evening your chef host will tell you more about our philosophy, the food’s provenance and how the dishes have been prepared.
Drinks
Your menu will include a drinks pairing chosen to complement each dish. We source our drinks as judiciously as our food, with our own River Cottage range of organic ciders, beers and kombuchas, and a carefully curated wine list of 100% organic and biodynamic wines.
Departure
Head home full of delicious food and inspiration
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 guests 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
