Set on Penllyn Estate near Cowbridge, Forage Kitchen is a modern countryside venue combining a restaurant, farm shop and butchery with flexible event spaces suited to everything from corporate gatherings and birthday parties to relaxed private celebrations and large group dining. Surrounded by rolling lawns and valley views, the venue offers a contemporary rural setting with a strong focus on seasonal Welsh produce and sociable dining.
Several different event spaces are available depending on the size and style of the occasion. The Green Room accommodates up to 20 guests and offers an intimate setting with sage green walls, wooden floorboards and a vaulted sloping ceiling. The Glass Room also seats up to 20 guests, providing a brighter contemporary space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grounds. For larger events, the main restaurant can host between 40 and 80 guests, with adjoining extensions increasing capacity further. High ceilings with exposed wooden beams, industrial-style lighting, rattan pendants and expansive windows create a relaxed modern-rustic atmosphere throughout.
Forage Kitchen can cater for a wide range of events, including anniversary parties, baby showers, corporate gatherings, networking events, team socials and summer parties. Outdoor stretch tent hire is also available on the lawns for more informal celebrations, complete with hog roast menus and countryside views.
Catering options are highly flexible depending on the event style. Guests can choose from canapes, finger buffets, fork buffets, formal three-course meals or more casual burger and pizza menus. Canapes include smoked salmon roulade, pigs in blankets with red onion marmalade and breaded brie, while larger menus feature dishes such as pan-fried cod fillet with parsley potatoes, glazed pork belly with apple compote and sticky toffee pudding.
More relaxed options at Forage Kitchen include burgers, pizzas and outdoor hog roast packages served with salads, stuffing, crackling and roast potatoes. Drinks packages are also available, helping tailor events around different group sizes, budgets and styles of celebration.