What’s on at River Cottage?

Friday 24th July

River Cottage BBQ Masterclass with James Whetlor

Spend a day with James Whetlor and learn all you need to know to skilfully master your BBQ.
Sunday 23rd August

River Cottage BBQ Masterclass with James Whetlor

Spend a day with James Whetlor and learn all you need to know to skilfully master your BBQ.
Friday 25th September

River Cottage Pig to Plate: Butchery & Charcuterie

Spend a full day immersed in the craft of pig butchery and traditional curing at River Cottage, working hands-on from carcass to charcuterie board.
Friday 23rd October

River Cottage Pig to Plate: Butchery & Charcuterie

Spend a full day immersed in the craft of pig butchery and traditional curing at River Cottage, working hands-on from carcass to charcuterie board.
Friday 13th November

River Cottage Pig to Plate: Butchery & Charcuterie

Spend a full day immersed in the craft of pig butchery and traditional curing at River Cottage, working hands-on from carcass to charcuterie board.
Friday 19th March

River Cottage Pig to Plate: Butchery & Charcuterie

Spend a full day immersed in the craft of pig butchery and traditional curing at River Cottage, working hands-on from carcass to charcuterie board.
Sunday 28th February

River Cottage Pig to Plate: Butchery & Charcuterie

Spend a full day immersed in the craft of pig butchery and traditional curing at River Cottage, working hands-on from carcass to charcuterie board.
Thursday 23rd July

Seasonal Cakes & Sweet Treats: A Hands‑On Baking Course

Spend a day at River Cottage creating beautiful, seasonal treats from scratch
Friday 4th September

Seasonal Cakes & Sweet Treats: A Hands‑On Baking Course

Spend a day at River Cottage creating beautiful, seasonal treats from scratch
Sunday 21st March

Seasonal Cakes & Sweet Treats: A Hands‑On Baking Course

Spend a day at River Cottage creating beautiful, seasonal treats from scratch
Friday 11th September

Hedgerow Foraging

During this ever-popular foraging course you'll discover the wild food secrets of Britain’s hedgerows, with a day of countryside foraging at River Cottage HQ.
Thursday 15th October

A Taste of River Cottage with Hugh

Spend an inspiring day with Hugh and the team, cooking, talking and eating in the glorious surroundings of River Cottage.
Thursday 19th November

A Taste of River Cottage with Hugh

Spend an inspiring day with Hugh and the team, cooking, talking and eating in the glorious surroundings of River Cottage.
Thursday 18th March

A Taste of River Cottage with Hugh

Spend an inspiring day with Hugh and the team, cooking, talking and eating in the glorious surroundings of River Cottage.
Sunday 26th July

The Beekeeping Day

Join our Beekeeping Course in Devon at River Cottage and learn essential beekeeping skills, from hive inspections to bee care. Taught by expert beekeeper Steve Minshall, enjoy hands-on experience and a honey-inspired lunch. Book today and start your beekeeping journey!
Friday 14th August

The Beekeeping Day

Join our Beekeeping Course in Devon at River Cottage and learn essential beekeeping skills, from hive inspections to bee care. Taught by expert beekeeper Steve Minshall, enjoy hands-on experience and a honey-inspired lunch. Book today and start your beekeeping journey!
Friday 9th October

Cheese Making for Beginners

Hands-on course with Olly Goolden making three cheeses, including Tomme and Mozzarella, with skills to recreate at home.
Sunday 22nd November

Cheese Making for Beginners

Hands-on course with Olly Goolden making three cheeses, including Tomme and Mozzarella, with skills to recreate at home.
Sunday 28th February

Cheese Making for Beginners

Hands-on course with Olly Goolden making three cheeses, including Tomme and Mozzarella, with skills to recreate at home.
Sunday 29th November

Christmas Bread Day

Celebrate Christmas at River Cottage with hands-on baking, festive breads, sweet treats, pizzas, and a delicious lunch.
Saturday 19th December

Christmas Bread Day

Celebrate Christmas at River Cottage with hands-on baking, festive breads, sweet treats, pizzas, and a delicious lunch.
Sunday 6th December

Christmas Baking & Pastry

Join our Christmas cookery classes at River Cottage to perfect your pastry skills and create festive treats that impress your family and friends.
Sunday 30th August

Cook on the Wild Side

Cook wild game and foraged ingredients with River Cottage chefs, then enjoy a seasonal lunch of your creations.
Saturday 10th October

Cook on the Wild Side

Cook wild game and foraged ingredients with River Cottage chefs, then enjoy a seasonal lunch of your creations.
Sunday 1st November

Cook on the Wild Side

Cook wild game and foraged ingredients with River Cottage chefs, then enjoy a seasonal lunch of your creations.
Friday 19th March

Cook on the Wild Side

Cook wild game and foraged ingredients with River Cottage chefs, then enjoy a seasonal lunch of your creations.
Sunday 13th December

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 9th January

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 20th February

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 13th March

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 1st August

Get Growing

Learn practical skills like soil preparation, sowing, planting, composting, and harvesting, with fresh air, guidance, and inspiration.
Sunday 16th August

Get Growing

Learn practical skills like soil preparation, sowing, planting, composting, and harvesting, with fresh air, guidance, and inspiration.
Sunday 21st March

Get Growing

Learn practical skills like soil preparation, sowing, planting, composting, and harvesting, with fresh air, guidance, and inspiration.
Sunday 14th March

Global Ferments

Join Rachel de Thample to explore global ferments and learn how gut-friendly foods boost health, energy, and meals.
Friday 23rd October

Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome

Boost gut health with Rachel de Thample, learning probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, and enjoy a nourishing two-course lunch.
Friday 11th December

Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome

Boost gut health with Rachel de Thample, learning probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, and enjoy a nourishing two-course lunch.
Sunday 10th January

Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome

Boost gut health with Rachel de Thample, learning probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods, and enjoy a nourishing two-course lunch.
Saturday 29th August

Hands on with Fish and Shellfish

Learn essential seafood skills with expert chefs, including scaling, filleting, and cooking fish, mussels and crustaceans.
Saturday 12th September

Hands on with Fish and Shellfish

Learn essential seafood skills with expert chefs, including scaling, filleting, and cooking fish, mussels and crustaceans.
Saturday 21st November

Hands on with Fish and Shellfish

Learn essential seafood skills with expert chefs, including scaling, filleting, and cooking fish, mussels and crustaceans.
Saturday 23rd January

Hands on with Fish and Shellfish

Learn essential seafood skills with expert chefs, including scaling, filleting, and cooking fish, mussels and crustaceans.
Saturday 13th February

Hands on with Fish and Shellfish

Learn essential seafood skills with expert chefs, including scaling, filleting, and cooking fish, mussels and crustaceans.
Sunday 20th September

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Monday 3rd August

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Sunday 18th October

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Sunday 8th November

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Sunday 17th January

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Sunday 21st February

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Sunday 7th March

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Saturday 5th December

Much More Veg at Christmas

Christmas food doesn't have to be all about turkey - let's celebrate the fruit and vegetables!
Friday 18th September

The Ultimate Mushroom Foraging Day

Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Friday 9th October

The Ultimate Mushroom Foraging Day

Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Friday 16th October

The Ultimate Mushroom Foraging Day

Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Sunday 25th October

The Ultimate Mushroom Foraging Day

Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Saturday 31st October

The Ultimate Mushroom Foraging Day

Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Sunday 26th July

Pasta The River Cottage Way

Create seasonal, handmade pasta at River Cottage, mastering traditional Italian techniques in a fun, hands-on experience.
Monday 7th September

Pasta The River Cottage Way

Create seasonal, handmade pasta at River Cottage, mastering traditional Italian techniques in a fun, hands-on experience.
Sunday 11th October

Pasta The River Cottage Way

Create seasonal, handmade pasta at River Cottage, mastering traditional Italian techniques in a fun, hands-on experience.
Saturday 28th November

Pasta The River Cottage Way

Create seasonal, handmade pasta at River Cottage, mastering traditional Italian techniques in a fun, hands-on experience.
Sunday 31st January

Pasta The River Cottage Way

Create seasonal, handmade pasta at River Cottage, mastering traditional Italian techniques in a fun, hands-on experience.
Sunday 14th February

Pasta The River Cottage Way

Create seasonal, handmade pasta at River Cottage, mastering traditional Italian techniques in a fun, hands-on experience.
Saturday 12th December

Preserve the Seasons

Discover seasonal preserving at River Cottage with Rachel, making jams, chutneys, pickles, and take home your own preserves.
Thursday 10th September

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
Friday 16th October

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
Friday 12th March

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
Saturday 8th August

River Cottage Experience for Kids

Enjoy hands-on cooking with your child, making dough, baking treats, preparing meals, and sharing a delicious lunch.
Monday 10th August

River Cottage Four Day Cookery Course

The ultimate River Cottage experience. A four-day cookery course covering fish, meat, vegetables and bread with the River Cottage chefs.
Monday 14th September

River Cottage Four Day Cookery Course

The ultimate River Cottage experience. A four-day cookery course covering fish, meat, vegetables and bread with the River Cottage chefs.
Thursday 1st October

River Cottage Four Day Cookery Course

The ultimate River Cottage experience. A four-day cookery course covering fish, meat, vegetables and bread with the River Cottage chefs.
Thursday 12th November

River Cottage Four Day Cookery Course

The ultimate River Cottage experience. A four-day cookery course covering fish, meat, vegetables and bread with the River Cottage chefs.
Thursday 25th March

River Cottage Four Day Cookery Course

The ultimate River Cottage experience. A four-day cookery course covering fish, meat, vegetables and bread with the River Cottage chefs.
Thursday 6th August

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Friday 11th September

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Thursday 27th August

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 17th October

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Friday 27th November

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 16th January

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 6th February

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 6th March

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Monday 27th July

River Cottage on Fire

Spend a day with Gill Meller and learn all you need to know to skilfully cook outdoors over fire.
Friday 31st July

River Cottage on Fire

Spend a day with Gill Meller and learn all you need to know to skilfully cook outdoors over fire.
Friday 4th September

River Cottage on Fire

Spend a day with Gill Meller and learn all you need to know to skilfully cook outdoors over fire.
Monday 7th September

River Cottage on Fire

Spend a day with Gill Meller and learn all you need to know to skilfully cook outdoors over fire.
Monday 21st September

The Bread Day

Mix, knead, bake, and taste your way through a hands-on bread making day.
Sunday 7th February

The Bread Day

Mix, knead, bake, and taste your way through a hands-on bread making day.
Friday 30th October

The Bread Day

Mix, knead, bake, and taste your way through a hands-on bread making day.
Friday 7th August

Perfect Pastry: Tarts, Pies and Pasties

Master pastry making with expert chefs at River Cottage. Learn a variety of pastry types and create classic pies and puddings.
Sunday 24th January

Perfect Pastry: Tarts, Pies and Pasties

Master pastry making with expert chefs at River Cottage. Learn a variety of pastry types and create classic pies and puddings.
Sunday 23rd August

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Friday 18th September

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 20th March

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 7th November

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 30th January

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Saturday 27th February

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.