Food & Drink at Rivercatcher
Whether you’re ready to hunker down and enjoy the comforts of your own company or leave the kitchen to the experts there is plenty of choice during your stay.
We think a mix of both is nice so this page is dedicated to helping you make some great culinary choices.
Get stuck in…
Eating In
Let’s get started, our gift to you…
The Rivercatcher Welcome Basket
Our welcome basket contains some locally sourced luxuries to help you settle in and unwind…
You’ll find a bottle of wine, Welsh Cakes, a Henllan Bakery Loaf, Dragon Welsh Butter and Milk, some of Rivercatcher’s own jam, Welsh Coffee and tea from Welsh Brew. And we’ll always keep the cupboards stocked with essentials like local Blodyn Rapeseed Oil and Welsh White Sea Salt.
Rivercatcher Food Packs
We’ve teamed up with TJ Roberts Butchers to provide various food packs that you can have delivered to your cottage on arrival. So you can enjoy great quality food in the comfort of your cottage or cabin.
To order any of our extras please go to our Guest Login area on our website.
Once logged in, select the Actions tab and choose Options/Extras from the drop down menu. Here you find a list of all our available extras to add to your booking
Private Catering at Rivercatcher
If you fancy fine dining without leaving your cottage or cabin why not contact our catering partners at The Sticky Sausage Catering Company.
Their aim in simple, to create a stress-free & memorable event whilst you enjoy delicious food and great service.
They can provide fully prepared evening meals or buffets, simply in need of a reheat or why not let them create a special dinner party with a bespoke menu.
They are experienced chefs who love cooking, offering a broad range of catering services. For more information visit the Sticky Sausage facebook page
CATERING IDEAS
BBQ’s & Alfresco Dining
A BBQ with a difference, are you sick of the same old burgers and sausage combo? Allow the Sticky Sausage to show you how a BBQ should be done with Beer can chicken, BBQ chilli prawns, 12 hour marinated chicken skewers. Maple glazed BBQ ribs, Ginger and Cola pork shoulder to name a few options!
In House Private Dining
The full chef experience in your home catering for any style of food menu to suit & highly experienced chefs with years of kitchen experience. As interactive with the team as you wish with full descriptions and demonstrations of each dish or we can cook and serve quietly whilst you enjoy your dinner party with family and friends. Minimum of six guests per party.
Canapés & Small Bowls & Tray Events
A great way to enjoy multiple dishes at a relaxed pace over the course of an evening. With a large range of options and with our team always open to suggestions we can cater for any menu you would love to give your guests.
Where to Shop
Rhug Farm Shop
A short 15 mins drive away located on the A5 between Corwen and Bala. This is an Impressive shop that offers high quality local, Welsh and organic products.
Deli counter with cheese, homemade pies and cured meats. Butcher’s counter selling organically produced meats. Takeaway with home produced organic burgers and bacon. Also “The Bison Grill” produces all its meals from scratch using own award winning meat headed up by Michelin Star trained Executive Chef Chris Harrod.
Closest Supermarket
When you’re in need of those extra bits our local shop can’t supply a picturesque 15 minute drive will bring you to the Co-op in Bala.
Everything you would expect, groceries and household goods, with a focus on ethical practice including a bakery and a range of local produce.
Further afield the nearest big supermarkets are: Tesco in Ruthin (30 mins), Aldi in Llangollen (25 mins). The nearest Sainsburys and Asda are in Wrexham (40 mins).
Online Deliveries
Many of our guests organise a delivery from a supermarket to arrive close to the beginning of their holiday.
Sainsburys, Tesco and Asda all regularly deliver to Rivercatcher so you can feel confident in placing an order with any of these.
Eating Out
Your Guide to Eating Out in North Wales
Food and drink for any occasion
There are so many great places to eat both near rivercatcher and further afield.
We put together this handy list of some of our favourite places to eat in North Wales so you have plenty of options when you come and stay at Rivercatcher.
The Rivercatcher Food and Drink Guide >>
