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Join us on a Summer's evening at River Cottage for a dining experience unlike any other.
Our evening events are a celebration of the River Cottage ethos where the food, location and atmosphere take centre stage. You will be treated to delicious dishes from the River Cottage kitchen whilst enjoying the familiar surroundings from the River Cottage TV series.
Your Evening
Arrive at River Cottage: You will be met by members of the River Cottage team before getting on the tractor and trailer for the journey down to River Cottage HQ.
Welcome & canapés: Your host for the evening will greet you with a seasonal welcome drink and canapés will be served. You will have the opportunity to have a look around and soak up the atmosphere.
Chef’s introduction: Once seated the chef will introduce the menu and talk about the dishes being served. You will learn about the food, our philosophy, its provenance and how it has been prepared. Meet the team
The main event: You will enjoy further canapés at the table, before tucking into a four course menu made using the very best local and seasonal ingredients. The menu is decided on the day depending on what produce is at its very best. We do of course cater for any dietary requirements and you will be prompted to give us these when booking.
Petit fours and coffee: A wonderful evening is rounded off with coffee and petit fours. At this stage the tractor will be available to take you back to the car park when you are ready.
Example 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Time: 7pm to 10.15pm
Wine / Drink: We have a licensed bar serving the finest selection of local and organic wines.
Accomodation: If you need local accommodation please click here.
Age: The minimum age on this event is 10 years of age, Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult, we put these guideline in place for the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our guests.
Cancellation and Transfers: Please make sure you have read our cancellation policy before booking.
Private Dining: If you would like to enjoy River Cottage HQ in a more private setting our beautiful 17th Century farmhouse is the perfect space.
Please note: Hugh will not be attending this event
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The evening will start at 7.00pm with canapés and a welcome drink.
Whilst you wander around the farm, taking in the River Cottage gardens including the house garden, fruit and pear trees, and poly tunnels, animals and livestock, our team of chefs will be creating your delicious dinner using some of our outdoor cooking equipment.
They might be cooking you a spit-roasted Park Farm lamb or locally caught mackerel in our wood fired oven. Our chefs will be very happy to talk to you about the techniques and equipment they’re using.
At about 8pm, we will sit down to the four-course set menu in our converted threshing barn. The menu will be based on the best local and seasonal ingredients, from the very best West Country producers. And the evening will end with coffee and petit fours.
The evening will round off at around 10.45pm.
Price: £65 per adult,
Location: This event is run from River Cottage HQ on the Dorset and Devon border. Full address details of H.Q. will be provided once you have booked.
Wine/drink: We are a licensed venue.
Accomodation: If you need local accommodation please click here.
Age: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We put these guidelines for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.
Time: 7.00pm - 10.45pm (please aim to be here by 6.30pm)
Groups of 10 or more: If you would like to book a group of 10 or more on this event please call us on 01297 630302, before you book, so that we can make sure we can accommodate you.
E-tickets: We operate an E-ticket service so you will be sent confirmation of payment and an email confirmation of any places purchased on the event with all the information you need to know including our address, directions and a map.
Please note, Hugh does not attend summer nights.
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What a great evening at river cottage! From start to finish the evening was something else. the ride down the hill to the ride back up it again. the food was more than we expected and what a lovely friendly team of staff. Thank you so much to all who made the event so great for us. If your thinking of something special you have to try this. I can say we will be booking again.
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