River Cottage Chef’s Table
Experience the River Cottage Chef’s Table
Your Seven-Course Meal Join us for an unforgettable seven-course feast crafted by Head Chef Chiara Tomasoni, featured on MasterChef: The Professionals, and her talented team. Each dish celebrates seasonal flavours, paired with drinks that perfectly complement every course.
Throughout the evening, your chefs will share the story behind each dish, showcasing ingredients sourced from our farm and local artisans. Our curated drink pairings include organic wines, River Cottage beers, ciders, and locally crafted spirits, enhancing every bite.
At River Cottage, we embrace the SLOW ethos—Seasonal, Local, Organic, and Wild, ensuring every dish reflects the best of the season.
Want to know more about the evening? Scroll down to see the full itinerary!
Your Seven-Course Meal Experience
- Seven-course feast featuring seasonal, local, organic, and wild ingredients, crafted by Head Chef Chiara Tomasoni.
- Curated drink pairings, including organic wines, local ciders, and house-made beverages to complement each course.
- Intimate dining experience with just 16 guests, creating a personal and exclusive atmosphere.
- Expert introductions to each dish by our talented chefs, sharing insights into the ingredients and preparation.
- Explore the River Cottage farm and vegetable garden, connecting with the source of your food.
- An immersive evening at River Cottage HQ, the ultimate food lover’s experience set in the countryside.
Your day
19:30 - 22:30
Arrive
Your River Cottage experience begins the moment you arrive at the top of the hill at 7:15 pm. From there, you’ll be whisked down to the heart of the farm by our friendly team. On a beautiful evening, you can take a leisurely 10-minute stroll along scenic pathways, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the valley as you make your way down to the farm.
Welcome
Meet the talented chefs who will be guiding you through your evening and enjoy a seasonal cocktail as you explore the kitchen garden and take in the beauty of your surroundings.
Main Event
You'll enjoy 7 courses featuring exceptional local and seasonal produce, crafted daily to showcase the very best from our garden and local suppliers. As you dine, your chef host will guide you through the story behind each dish, sharing insights into its provenance, preparation, and the philosophy that makes River Cottage so special.
Drinks
Your meal will be paired with carefully selected drinks to complement each dish. Just as we’re selective with our ingredients, we offer our own River Cottage range of organic ciders, beers, and kombuchas, alongside a curated wine list featuring 100% organic and biodynamic wines.
Departure
Head home feeling satisfied, inspired, and nourished by both the delicious food and the unique experience you've enjoyed at River Cottage.
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. Unfortunately this event is not dog friendly. 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
