A stone's throw from the River Cottage Farmhouse (aka River Cottage HQ) on the Devon/Dorset border, the casual eatery gives people the chance to taste the amazing food River Cottage has to offer, even if they're not taking part in a course or attending an event.
The River Cottage Kitchen & Store menu champions organic, local and seasonal food with a farm to fork ethos.
Depending on the season and availability of produce, expect delicious dishes such as:
Hot smoked onions, roast mushroom, organic mozzarella, River Cottage spicy kraut and beetchup on seeded sourdough £9
Organic English lentil, squash and cauliflower patties with citrusy hummus, salsa verde and dukka £15
Organic chorizo meatballs, spicy tomato and bean sauce, herby bashed celeriac and spuds £16
“OffShore” rope grown mussels lightly curried with leeks, River Cottage Cider, apples and cream with seeded sourdough £17
(As seen on the latest TV series; River Cottage Reunited)
Chelsea bun and organic sun-dried apricot bread and butter pudding with organic vanilla ice cream £7.90
Pear, apple and ginger fumble £7.90
Organic chocolate, beetroot and Somerset cider brandy torte, roast plum compote, sunflower seed cream £7.90
The new menu has been developed by Gelf Alderson, Culinary Director of River Cottage for more than 10 years.
The River Cottage Kitchen & Store is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within East Devon's rolling hills. It is only a few miles away from the Jurassic Coast, which remains the first and only natural World Heritage Site in England. The Kitchen & Store has a large outdoor terrace where diners can enjoy stunning views across the valley, and there's plenty of parking available.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall said: “I'm very excited about our brand new Kitchen & Store at River Cottage HQ which is now open. It's a casual space for breakfast, lunch, drinks and cakes as well as a store where you can buy our River Cottage products and books. We're not currently taking bookings so you – and your dogs! – can simply drop in to check it out and see the beautiful views across the valley.
“It's a beautiful space in a beautiful location – at the top of the hill from the farm, but not on the farm itself - and I hope to see some of you here soon.”
Formerly based in Axminster's town centre, the new Kitchen & Store brings the River Cottage experience together into one helpful foodie hub.
In keeping with River Cottage's environmentally conscious ethos, materials, fixtures and fittings from the Axminster site were upcycled or recycled. Where new materials proved to be necessary, they were selected for their very high environmental standards.
Visitors can also purchase a wide range of products from the store, including some of the many fantastic cookbooks written by Hugh and the team, local food and drink, and homeware. Also on offer will be the River Cottage Organic range of products which now includes; ketchup, kombucha, vegetable stock, cider, beer, sparkling wine, award-winning yoghurt, kefir as well as soaps and balms - made in conjunction with local producers.
Open 9am-5pm, seven days a week, with breakfast served 9am-11.30am and lunch served 12pm-3pm, the casual, dog-friendly space is the perfect spot to drop by for a bite to eat and enjoy incredible views. The Kitchen & Store is found at the top of the hill by the spacious car park.
If you want to extend your stay past lunch, there is stunning bed and breakfast accommodation available at The Farmhouse, with a twin room starting at £95 a night, and a double room starting at £125 a night. Or discover other nearby accommodation.
For a little taste of Gelf's wonderful cooking in your own home ahead of visiting, try this recipe.
Recipe: Fennel, celery and apple salad with creamy almond dressing, by Gelf Alderson
Hold on to the last hints of summer sunshine with this fabulous fennel, celery and apple salad with creamy almond dressing, found in Gelf Alderson's new cookbook, River Cottage Great Salads (£20, published by Bloomsbury). Crispy and creamy all in one, it's a serving of summer on a plate.
Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side
Ingredients
50g almonds (skin on), roughly chopped
2 crisp eating apples, such as Gala or Cox
2 fennel bulbs
5 celery sticks
A handful of pea shoots (about 40g)
For the almond dressing:
100g almonds (skin on)
150ml almond milk or water
1 orange
60ml extra virgin olive oil
30ml cider vinegar
1 small garlic clove, peeled
Sea salt and black pepper
Obviously this will make a very useful source for your Christmas gifting for those in your life who love good, organic food and drink. And also for your Christmas dining experiences!
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