The new River Cottage Kitchen & Store has officially launched. 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.
· Organic English lentil, squash and cauliflower patties with citrusy hummus, salsa verde and dukka.
· Organic chorizo meatballs, spicy tomato and bean sauce, herby bashed celeriac and spuds.
· “OffShore” rope grown mussels lightly curried with leeks, River Cottage Cider, apples and cream with seeded sourdough.
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 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 town centre, the new Kitchen & Store brings the River Cottage experience together into one foodie hub. In keeping with River Cottage's environmentally conscious ethos, materials, fixtures and fittings from the Axminster site have been upcycled or recycled. Where new materials have been necessary, they have been chosen for their high environmental standards.
Visitors will be able to 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.
