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Our Story

Our Story

Since Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage television shows first aired in 1999, both Hugh and River Cottage have championed the belief that great food can lead to happier, healthier lives—and inspire positive change in the world. At the heart of this vision is a commitment to understanding where our food comes from and how our choices affect the world around us.

Join us at River Cottage and explore our dining experiences and cookery courses to connect with this philosophy firsthand.

Our Story

Since Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage television shows first aired in 1999, both Hugh and River Cottage have championed the belief that great food can lead to happier, healthier lives—and inspire positive change in the world. At the heart of this vision is a commitment to understanding where our food comes from and how our choices affect the world around us.

Join us at River Cottage and explore our dining experiences and cookery courses to connect with this philosophy firsthand.

Our Values

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Our Values

At River Cottage, Food to Inspire Change is more than a motto—it’s our mission. We teach people how to grow, source, and cook food that enriches lives and connects them to ethical, sustainable sources. River Cottage HQ in East Devon, home to our farm, cookery school, and restaurant, is where our philosophy comes to life.

We invite you to experience our approach firsthand. Join us for a dining experience that nourishes, teaches, and inspires. Book your next meal with us today.

Our Values

At River Cottage, Food to Inspire Change is more than a motto—it’s our mission. We teach people how to grow, source, and cook food that enriches lives and connects them to ethical, sustainable sources. River Cottage HQ in East Devon, home to our farm, cookery school, and restaurant, is where our philosophy comes to life.

We invite you to experience our approach firsthand. Join us for a dining experience that nourishes, teaches, and inspires. Book your next meal with us today.

Who we Collaborate With

Who we Collaborate With

The way food is produced, sourced, and consumed impacts our health, the environment, and the economy. From the start, we’ve focused on growing our own food and sourcing the best ingredients for our cookery school and restaurant.

To drive change, we’ve partnered with trusted producers to offer a curated selection of organic foods. These products not only delight our customers but also reflect our values and commitment to meaningful change.

Who we Collaborate With

The way food is produced, sourced, and consumed impacts our health, the environment, and the economy. From the start, we’ve focused on growing our own food and sourcing the best ingredients for our cookery school and restaurant.

To drive change, we’ve partnered with trusted producers to offer a curated selection of organic foods. These products not only delight our customers but also reflect our values and commitment to meaningful change.

Our Team

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Our Team

At River Cottage, our team works tirelessly to maintain our high standards in food, service, and sustainability.

From caring for the gardens and grounds to ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, they are passionate about seasonal eating and ethical practices.

We’re proud to have them as part of our River Cottage family.

Our Team

At River Cottage, our team works tirelessly to maintain our high standards in food, service, and sustainability.

From caring for the gardens and grounds to ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, they are passionate about seasonal eating and ethical practices.

We’re proud to have them as part of our River Cottage family.

Our Suppliers

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Our Suppliers

We’re a thriving organic smallholding, with a dedicated team that carefully tends to our land, animals, and gardens to grow much of the food for our menus.

We’re also proud to collaborate with local organic growers, including our wonderful neighbours at Trill Farm and Haye Farm.

Our Suppliers

We’re a thriving organic smallholding, with a dedicated team that carefully tends to our land, animals, and gardens to grow much of the food for our menus.

We’re also proud to collaborate with local organic growers, including our wonderful neighbours at Trill Farm and Haye Farm.