Tavistock Men’s Club Sauerkraut Supper another sellout success

Volunteers keep the food line moving inside the Memorial Hall. Although hosted by the Men’s Club, many local women also lend a hand each year to help serve the steady stream of drive-through customers. Gary West photo

By Gary West

The Tavistock Men’s Club once again served up a sold-out crowd at its annual Sauerkraut Supper, drawing hundreds of eager visitors for one of the community’s most anticipated fall meals.

Months of preparation went into the event, beginning with the chopping of locally grown cabbage for the club’s signature sauerkraut. Paired with smoked pork chops and homemade apple pie topped with local cheese, the supper lived up to its reputation as one of the tastiest meals of the year.

Those lucky enough to secure tickets said the kraut was among the best they’ve ever enjoyed – a sentiment echoed annually by customers with deep German roots. For anyone who missed out, the Men’s Club prepares extra kraut each year, available for purchase at the clubhouse at a reasonable price.

Club president Brian Boland extended thanks to the event’s many supporters, including Beanhaven Family Farm, Murray’s Produce, Quehl’s Restaurant, Sam’s Your Independent Grocer, Saputo, the Tavistock Fire Department, The Butcher Barn and Cascade Boxes.

He also expressed gratitude to the community for its ongoing support of the long-running fundraiser.