What’s on at River Cottage?

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.
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
Friday 5th June

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.
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 23rd April

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 June

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 2nd July

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 24th September

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 17th May

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!
Saturday 6th June

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!
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!
Saturday 25th April

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 June

Cook on the Wild Side

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

Fermentation Basics

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

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 18th July

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 15th August

Fermentation Basics

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

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn making delicious seasonal fermented foods and drinks.
Saturday 18th April

Get Growing

Learn practical skills like soil preparation, sowing, planting, composting, and harvesting, with fresh air, guidance, and inspiration.
Saturday 11th July

Get Growing

Learn practical skills like soil preparation, sowing, planting, composting, and harvesting, with fresh air, guidance, and inspiration.
Saturday 1st August

Get Growing

Learn practical skills like soil preparation, sowing, planting, composting, and harvesting, with fresh air, guidance, and inspiration.
Sunday 28th June

Global Ferments

Join Rachel de Thample to explore global ferments and learn how gut-friendly foods boost health, energy, and meals.
Sunday 19th July

Global Ferments

Join Rachel de Thample to explore global ferments and learn how gut-friendly foods boost health, energy, and meals.
Saturday 27th June

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 22nd May

Hands on with Fish and Shellfish

Learn essential seafood skills with expert chefs, including scaling, filleting, and cooking fish, mussels and crustaceans.
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.
Sunday 31st May

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Friday 12th June

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
Friday 31st July

Much More Veg

Learn to create vibrant vegetable dips, fresh seasonal salads, hearty mains, and sweet fruit puddings.
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.
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 15th May

Pasta The River Cottage Way

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

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.
Saturday 18th April

Preserve the Seasons

Discover seasonal preserving at River Cottage with Rachel, making jams, chutneys, pickles, and take home your own preserves.
Sunday 21st June

Preserve the Seasons

Discover seasonal preserving at River Cottage with Rachel, making jams, chutneys, pickles, and take home your own preserves.
Thursday 21st May

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
Thursday 11th June

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
Friday 17th July

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
Friday 21st August

River Cottage Experience

Spend the day baking, exploring the farm, and enjoying a seasonal three-course feast at River Cottage in Devon.
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.
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 6th July

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 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.
Friday 26th June

River Cottage in a Day

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

River Cottage in a Day

Learn hands-on baking, seasonal vegetables, sustainable fish, meat cuts, puddings, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Sunday 14th June

River Cottage in a Day

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

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.
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.
Friday 5th June

The Bread Day

Mix, knead, bake, and taste your way through a hands-on bread making day.
Monday 21st September

The Bread Day

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

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.
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.
Saturday 23rd May

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Thursday 16th July

The Sourdough Day

Learn sourdough baking with Andy Tyrell, create your starter, bake artisan breads, and enjoy a freshly baked lunch.
Sunday 23rd August

The Sourdough Day

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