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Friday Night at River Cottage

Come and join the River Cottage team    to celebrate some of the best local produce Dorset and Devon have to offer .

The evening will start at 7.30pm with a warm welcome and canapes. The River Cottage team will explain our philosophy, the provenance of the menu and how your food has been cooked. Members of the team will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have about what we do at River Cottage HQ.

We will then serve a four course set menu, at about 8pm, featuring produce from our own kitchen garden, and a host of local organic growers .  

If you fancy joining us for an all vegetarian Friday Night at River Cottage, take a look at the dates below. The evening will include an introductory talk from one of our gardening experts, with a chance to ask any gardening questions you might have. or join John Wrightin Mushroom month (October) for a Friday Night on Mushrooms.

Recent testimonials from our Friday Night guests:

"The food was incredible, as was the service and atmosphere, it was definitely a night to remember. We went home very happy and full, and have recommended to all our family and friends..."

"Excellent, best lamb I ever had...value for money, the no corkage is a very good idea. We enjoyed the evening very much, it was a good balance of fun and education. I liked the tractor ride, I liked the information about the menu, where everything was sourced. The shared tables breaks down the formality of the atmosphere and make it a lot more fun.

A lot of thought has gone into making RC different to a restaurant. Those involved should be rather proud of themselves."


Gillon Meller, RCHQ Head Chef

Typical Winter Menu

Canapés -
Chorizo and egg mayo on crostini; fennel tops
Locally smoked salmon with herb crème fresh on blinis
Pickled ox tongue; mustard and gherkins
Air-dried ham, chilli and parsley croquettes

Fresh brown crab; winter leaves, fresh baked breads, garlic mayo

Five-root and bacon soup with Cheddar and parsley

Spiced confit pork belly; roast loin; crackling, creamy mash, buttered carrots,
pak choi with garlic, ginger and soy

Apple-on-the-bottom crème brulee; lemon shortbread

Coffee, Petits fours

Typical Vegetarian Summer Menu

Canapés -
Minted broad bean hummus with fresh goats cheese, olive oil and flat breads
Slow cooked courgettes with mint and dill on grilled sourdough
Beetroot and creamed blue vinny on crostini
Garden crudités, garlic mayo

Warm salad of roast tomatoes, basil, fennel, bread, herbs and flowers

Early summer garden soup, freshly baked breads

Nettle, rosemary and sheep’s cheese pie, caramelised onion, parsley and new potato salad

Meringue, summer fruits and whipped organic cream

Coffee, Petits fours


Time: 7.30pm to 10.45pm

Hugh does not attend Friday Nights

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Please make sure you have read our cancellation policy before you book.

If you would like to enjoy River Cottage HQ in a more private setting our beautiful 17th Century farmhouse is the perfect space. Give our private events team a call on 01297630313 , or send an email to parkfarm@rivercottage.net for more information, including a telephone number so we can get straight back to you. Please note that there is minimum cost for booking the farmhouse and a booking fee applies.


Ticket Availability

VEGETARIAN Friday 24 July 2009 £63.00

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Friday 7 August 2009 £63.00

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Friday 28 August 2009 £63.00

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Friday 4 September 2009 £63.00

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Friday 18 September 2009 £63.00

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Friday 2 October 2009 £63.00

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Friday 9 October 2009 £63.00

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Friday 16 October 2009 £63.00

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Friday 20 November 2009 £63.00

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Friday 27 November 2009 £63.00

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