Waterside Cafe at Farmoor Rervoir

The Waterside Cafe on Farmoor Rervoir is holding its first ever pop-up supper club to celebrate its one year anniversary, with acclaimed Indian foodies, Tikka and Tadka. READ ABOUT THEM HERE

Guests can enjoy a meticulously crafted three-course Indian meal prepared by Tikka and Tadka on Saturday August 31, set against the picturesque backdrop of the reservoir complete with a stunning sunset.

‘Partnering with Tikka and Tadka is the perfect way to mark this milestone. We look forward to sharing an unforgettable evening with everyone’

Tickets cost £30, but there are only 40 tickets available so book early to avoid disappointment! BOOK HERE

Tikka and Tadka dish at a previous pop-up

Rachel Blackie, who took over Waterside Cafe last year READ ABOUT RACHEL’S STORY HERE says: “We are thrilled to celebrate this first anniversary with our incredible community. Partnering with Tikka and Tadka is the perfect way to mark this milestone. We look forward to sharing an unforgettable evening with everyone.”

‘Making it through our first year feels like a significant achievement and has been incredibly rewarding’

Rachel, who formerly ran successful Witney home bakery Roo’s Kitchen in Witney, says the past year has been hard work but incredibly rewarding: “It’s wonderful to continue doing what I love and to see the cafe recognised for its great homemade produce,” she adds.

Rachel at Waterside Cafe

“Before I took over Waterside Cafe I was baking celebration cakes, and still make all of our cakes and tray bakes for the cafe. My Apple Dorset cake has become known as the ‘house special,’ and often completely sells out.

“Making it through our first year feels like a significant achievement, and has also been incredibly rewarding, so I’m excited about what’s next. We have lots of exciting ideas in the pipeline.

‘I’m excited about what’s next. We have lots of exciting ideas in the pipeline’

“Every day I’ve learned something new,” she says, “and the support from other small businesses and our brilliant relationships with our suppliers has been a lifeline during our first year, because the journey has been quite lonely and isolating at times, so their encouragement and support have been invaluable, and I’m truly grateful to be part of such a supportive community.

Tikka and Tadka food at a previous pop-up

“We’re planning more collaborations like this supper club and have recently purchased a horsebox trailer to serve take-away coffee and cake.

“We’ve also recently become a Chatty Cafe, supporting a charity that encourages conversations to reduce loneliness. The reservoir is a real community hub, and I’m eager to continue promoting this important initiative in the coming months.”

Tikka and Tadka Pop-up Supper Club: Saturday, 31st August, 7pm-9pm, Waterside Cafe, Farmoor, Cumnor. BOOK HERE