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  • Axminster Local Produce Store and Canteen

River Cottage store & canteen Axminster


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NEW for the New Year.....
Thursday Nights are Stew Nights at the Axminster Canteen!!!
Eat In or Take Out, Book or Walk In....

During the cold winter months we'll be serving a delicious hearty stew (choice of meat or vegetarian) and pudding on Thursday nights, for just £10 per head. If you'd like to bring in your own container, you can take your stew home for £6 per head. 

 

Some recent feedback......"Stew night - a great idea for a freezing cold night. MOST enjoyable and very tasty well worth risking the icy pavements for." J Beadsley
"Fantastic meal and great hospitality." Tipping Family

 

 

Valentine's Celebrations at the Axminster Canteen


We’ll have a special 'Love Themed Evening Menu’- including a complimentary aperitif - on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th February. We do hope you’ll come and join us for some seriously delicious food in a romantic setting!

 

 


To book a table at the Canteen please call 01297 631862 or email axminstercanteenbookings@rivercottage.net (please include your full name and phone number).

 

 

Cocoa Loco Chocolate Workshop

Friday 19th February at 4pm.......come and learn all about chocolate with our experts from Cocoa Loco. £5 per ticket - booking is advised. For more details and to book your tickets please call us on 01297 631715. 

 
River Cottage ~ Winter's on the Way.....

if you enjoyed the recipes on our Channel 4 series, why not come and try them for yourself, they'll be on the menu in the Canteen!

River Cottage Local Produce Store Axminster

pic The River Cottage Local Produce Store and Canteen can be found in the centre of Axminster on Trinity Square, just five minutes drive from River Cottage HQ. We work with a wonderful collection of local and organic food & drink producers from the South West and stock a wide range of provisions including milk, eggs, bread, meat, poultry, beers and wines. Our fantastic deli counter has award-winning pies, charcuterie and the best English cheese display in the West Country, featuring over 60 cheeses! We also have the full range of River Cottage books, DVDs, t-shirts and aprons. Virtually all of the produce has been sourced locally by Hugh and his team, from some of the very best South West producers. Tastings take place every week when we invite some of our suppliers into the Store to talk about their produce. There is also a regular programme of events throughout the year which focus on, and celebrate, the produce available at the Store and general seasonality.

River Cottage Canteen Axminster

pic The River Cottage Canteen also showcases the very best of what the South West has to offer seasonally, therefore the menu changes daily depending on what comes in from the farms and fishermen of the local area. We start the day with delights such as hot organic chipolata baps, River Cottage yoghurt & poached fruit or boiled free range eggs & soldiers, with fresh fair trade and organic coffee. Lunch could feature fresh line caught sustainable fish from Lyme Bay or River Cottage sausages, roast organic meats, pearled spelt risotto and many locally foraged wild ingredients. If that isn't enough to satisfy you we also serve a stunning range of wickedly delicious cakes and cream teas served with local organic butter or clotted cream as well as locally made fruit preserves.


pic Our dinner and Sunday lunch dishes reflect the passion and imagination of our outstanding team of chefs with just that little bit more happening on the plate than at lunchtime and of course the menu is a homage to the wonderful local bounty that we are lucky enough to enjoy here in the South West. Please see below for opening hours and click here to view our sample menus, but remember the menu changes all the time!

Booking is recommended for evenings and Sunday lunch - please note, we do not take bookings at other times. Children are most welcome and we do accept bookings for private parties. Please call 01297 631862 or email axminstercanteenbookings@rivercottage.net (please include your full name and phone number).

Events at the Store and Canteen...
Meet our Producers

Each week we invite our suppliers to come into the Store to talk to customers about their products......and give you the opportunity to try them!

  • Thursday 11th Feb - Common Loaf Bakery
  • Saturday 13th February - Polgoon Vineyard
  • Saturday 13th Feb - Book Signing with John Wright 
  • Fri 12th, Sat13th & Sun 14th Feb - Valentine's Celebrations 
  • Tuesday 16th Feb - Dorset Coffee Company
  • Tuesday 16th Feb - Capreolus Fine Foods 
  • Wednesday 17th Feb - Lilys Kitchen (organic pet food)
  • Thursday 18th Feb - Cotleigh Brewery
  • Thursday 18th Feb - Miles Tea
  • Thursday 18th Feb - Common Loaf Bakery
  • Friday 19th Feb - Filberts Bees
  • Friday 19th Feb - Shute Fruit and Produce
  • Friday 19th Feb - Chocolate Workshop
  • Saturday 20th Feb - Book Signing with Pam Corbin 
  • Thursday 8th April - Roberts Sauces
  • Thursday 8th April - Kez Cakes
  • Thursday 8th April - Devon Naturals
  • Friday 9th April - Pearce Seed Co.
  • Friday 9th April - Bramley & Gage 
February Cheese of the Month
Harborne Blue Goats Cheese

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Harborne Blue Goats cheese
Harborne Blue is a pasturised goat's milk cheese. The goat's milk gives this cheese a white and crumbly texture and also means it matures more quickly than a cow’s milk cheese. The characteristic blue tang of a cheese made by Ticklemore complements the distinctive aromatic flavour. Eat this cheese last on the cheese board!
Product of the Month - Cocoa Loco Organic Chocolate Buttons

pic Cocoa Loco are a small family business making a range of yummy organic and fair-trade chocolate and baked products, by hand. Customer feedback like "the closest you can get to heaven on earth" and sound ethical & environmental principles led to them winning The Times / Soil Association Organic Food Hero 2008.

Book Signing Dates at the Store......

On Saturday 13th February 11am - 1pm John Wright our foraging expert and author of our Mushrooms and Edible Seashore Handbooks, will be in the Store to sign copies of his books and answer your foraging conundrums!

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Pam 'the Jam' Corbin our preserving expert and author of our Preserves Handbook will be with us on Sat 20th February 11am - 1pm to answer your questions and sign copies of her book. She'll most likely have some samples for you to try as well!

If you would like to be kept informed about events happening at River Cottage click here

Visitor Feedback

"We had a lovely, friendly, and well cooked lunch today at your Canteen. Thank you very much" Jon Evans

 

"Stew night - a great idea for a freezing cold night. MOST enjoyable and very tasty well worth risking the icy pavements for" J Beadsley

 

"Wonderful atmosphere, very inviting and always leaving you wanting more and the foods not bad either" Mark Harding

"Delicious food, and it was gluten free (yippee). Thanks" Belinda Allan

"Absolutely delicious!" Corrine Tilford

"You can't make it better- the service is always overflowing with jollification, the ambience is full of interesting variety, the food is great" R Molony

"We live near Ottery and come here for 'treats.' We love the place-the food is so different from other lunch time places and the relaxed atmosphere is great. Keep it up!" M. Wright

 

"The food was beautiful-I didn't have dessert because I didn't want to lose the flavours of the preceeding two courses!" Simon Copp

"Superb food and service and looking forward to a return visit." P. Brien

"Been visiting the Canteen since you first opened and have recommended to many friends." S. Price

"We never fail to visit you when we come to Axminster. Coffee/lunch/tea or dinner- Always superb!" Rosalind Tarry

"Great informal lunch venue." Sylvia Privett

"Awesome!" Emma McHugh

"Great friendly service, great food, could have stayed all day, chatting & drinking coffee. Excellent! Thank you!" Claire Parker

"Love it!" Marion Phillips

"Excellent food at a fair price. We will be back." Michael Robinson

"Thanks again for fantastic food and service, great time had by all. The Stinger was a winner!!" Paul McIntyre

"Worth travelling 550 miles for. Food great and welcoming for a baby" Shelagh Goodman

"Great lunch here with fresh ingredients and beautifully cooked. We loved the atmosphere and the energy here."

"Cannot better your delicious food anywhere for mls around Thanks - tried all the rest (for 24yrs) YOU ARE THE BEST"

"This may be the best lunch I've ever had Many thanks" Matt (Kent)

"Really enjoyed the whole experience!" Jenni Gates

"Fantastic a real pleasure."

"Really delicious, scrumptious meal. Made our 1st Anni just perfect. Can't wait for the next one." Vicky Pearson

"We came here for our father's 60th Birthday all the way from London and it was well worth the journey." Helen Goodman

"Service excellent. Extremely family and young children friendly. Brilliant!"

"Delicious as usual - thanks - you make Axminster attractive to shop in!"

"The best sardines I've ever tasted 10/10!" Martin, Isabel & Rose

"Had the Merguez sausages - fantastic - one of the nicest meals I've had all year...." Mark, Claire & Lily Johnston

"Food tastes of how it was grown, good strong old fashioned flavours"

"Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff and fantastic food. What more could you want in an 'eatery'."

"Whole heartedly.....one of the best meals we've eaten, hearty + delicious."

"Fresh, good, unfussed food. yum!"

"Came just to try your Portland crab - 10/10"


Have you visited the Store and Canteen? Please let us know what you think - we welcome your comments and feedback. To contact us, please email axminsterstore@rivercottage.net

.......to read some of our reviews and recipes click here
Opening Hours

Winter: 1st Nov - Feb Half Term (15/2/10)
Spring: Feb Half Term - 1st July
Summer: 1st July - 1st September
Autumn: 1st September - 1st Nov

WINTER OPENING HOURS
 

Store Opening Hours
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Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm


Store Café Opening Hours

Tuesday to Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4pm


Canteen Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday:
Breakfast 9am - 12 noon
Lunch 12 noon - 3pm

Thursday* to Saturday:
Dinner 6.30pm - 9.30pm (last orders)
we will be open for Dinner on Wed 17th Feb 
*Thursday is 'Stew Night' at the Canteen
Don't forget to book early for Valentine's!!!

Sunday:
Breakfast 10.30am - 12 noon
Lunch 12 noon - 3pm

Booking is recommended for evenings and Sunday lunch - please note, we do not take bookings at other times. Children are most welcome and we do accept bookings for private parties.
Sorry, dogs are not allowed, except guide dogs.
For bookings please call 01297 631862 or email axminstercanteenbookings@rivercottage.net (please include your full name and phone number).

Find us

pic Our Local Produce Store and Canteen is located in the centre of Axminster, Devon, on Trinity Square (next to the Minster).

click here for a map

River Cottage Stores Ltd
Trinity Square
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5AN

General enquiries: 01297 631715 or
Email: axminsterstore@rivercottage.net
Canteen bookings: 01297 631862 or
Email: axminstercanteenbookings@rivercottage.net
(please include your full name and phone number).

River Cottage store & canteen Jobs

For details of the latest vacancies at the Local Produce Store and Canteen, visit the River Cottage jobs page

 

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