What’s on at River Cottage?
Thursday 3rd July
The nutrition and science of flavour with Franco Fubini, founder of Natoora
Natoora founder Franco Fubini is joining our own Rachel de Thample at River Cottage HQ this summer for an unforgettable taste and hands-on cooking adventure creating nutritionally dense dishes with rare and unusual varieties of fruit and veg.
Saturday 23rd August
The Mexican Fermentation Experience: Hands-On Workshop & Feast
Join fermentation experts Rachel de Thample & Dr. Johnny Drain at River Cottage HQ for an exclusive Mexican Fermentation Experience. Master fermented salsas, masa, & sustainable swaps, then enjoy a wonderful Mexican-inspired feast.
Saturday 14th 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 19th 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 17th 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 4th 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.
Thursday 9th 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.
Sunday 25th May
Beekeeping
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!
Monday 2nd June
Beekeeping
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 13th June
Beekeeping
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 18th July
Beekeeping
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 8th August
Beekeeping
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 6th July
Build and Bake
Learn how to build a cob oven and master the art of pizza making, all while enjoying a hands-on day of cooking and creativity at River Cottage.
Sunday 10th August
Build and Bake
Learn how to build a cob oven and master the art of pizza making, all while enjoying a hands-on day of cooking and creativity at River Cottage.
Saturday 14th June
Cheese Making for Beginners
With expert tuition, you’ll learn to create three different cheeses and gain the confidence to make your own delicious cheeses at home.
Sunday 10th August
Cheese Making for Beginners
With expert tuition, you’ll learn to create three different cheeses and gain the confidence to make your own delicious cheeses at home.
Friday 19th September
Cheese Making for Beginners
With expert tuition, you’ll learn to create three different cheeses and gain the confidence to make your own delicious cheeses at home.
Saturday 31st May
Cook on the Wild Side
Discover the bounty of nature with a day of cooking and feasting on wild ingredients at the River Cottage Cookery School!
Friday 5th September
Cook on the Wild Side
Discover the bounty of nature with a day of cooking and feasting on wild ingredients at the River Cottage Cookery School!
Friday 31st October
Cook on the Wild Side
Discover the bounty of nature with a day of cooking and feasting on wild ingredients at the River Cottage Cookery School!
Sunday 22nd June
Curing and Smoking
Learn the art of charcuterie on this hands-on curing and smoking course at River Cottage. Master techniques like salami, chorizo, bacon, and more with expert guidance.
Saturday 12th July
Curing and Smoking
Learn the art of charcuterie on this hands-on curing and smoking course at River Cottage. Master techniques like salami, chorizo, bacon, and more with expert guidance.
Friday 24th October
Curing and Smoking
Learn the art of charcuterie on this hands-on curing and smoking course at River Cottage. Master techniques like salami, chorizo, bacon, and more with expert guidance.
Sunday 28th September
Vegan Cheese Making
Learn to make your own delicious dairy-free cheeses from scratch.
Saturday 24th May
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Monday 2nd June
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Friday 20th June
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Friday 4th July
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Sunday 14th September
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Friday 22nd August
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Saturday 11th October
Fermentation Basics
Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
Monday 23rd June
Get Growing
Learn to grow your own vegetables with an introduction from our Garden team.
Sunday 20th July
Get Growing
Learn to grow your own vegetables with an introduction from our Garden team.
Saturday 16th August
Get Growing
Learn to grow your own vegetables with an introduction from our Garden team.
Sunday 22nd June
Global Ferments
Join Rachel de Thample for a unique course exploring global ferments and how these gut-friendly foods can transform your health, boost your energy, and elevate your meals.
Saturday 5th July
Global Ferments
Join Rachel de Thample for a unique course exploring global ferments and how these gut-friendly foods can transform your health, boost your energy, and elevate your meals.
Saturday 21st June
Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome
Join gut health expert Rachel de Thample to explore fermentation, wild foods, and nutrient-rich meals that support digestion, boost energy, and transform your diet.
Sunday 6th July
Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome
Join gut health expert Rachel de Thample to explore fermentation, wild foods, and nutrient-rich meals that support digestion, boost energy, and transform your diet.
Sunday 24th August
Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome
Join gut health expert Rachel de Thample to explore fermentation, wild foods, and nutrient-rich meals that support digestion, boost energy, and transform your diet.
Friday 30th May
Hands on with Fish and Shellfish
Embrace the skills needed to tackle fish and shellfish with confidence and put your new-found knowledge in to practice with some sensational recipes.
Friday 26th September
Hands on with Fish and Shellfish
Embrace the skills needed to tackle fish and shellfish with confidence and put your new-found knowledge in to practice with some sensational recipes.
Sunday 31st August
Hands on with Fish and Shellfish
Embrace the skills needed to tackle fish and shellfish with confidence and put your new-found knowledge in to practice with some sensational recipes.
Monday 26th May
Much More Veg
Join us for a day at our cookery school and discover how to make vegetables and fruits the stars of your dishes.
Monday 23rd June
Much More Veg
Join us for a day at our cookery school and discover how to make vegetables and fruits the stars of your dishes.
Sunday 20th July
Much More Veg
Join us for a day at our cookery school and discover how to make vegetables and fruits the stars of your dishes.
Friday 8th August
Much More Veg
Join us for a day at our cookery school and discover how to make vegetables and fruits the stars of your dishes.
Saturday 13th September
Much More Veg
Join us for a day at our cookery school and discover how to make vegetables and fruits the stars of your dishes.
Friday 3rd October
Much More Veg
Join us for a day at our cookery school and discover how to make vegetables and fruits the stars of your dishes.
Friday 12th September
Mushroom Foraging
Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Monday 22nd September
Mushroom Foraging
Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Friday 3rd October
Mushroom Foraging
Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Sunday 5th October
Mushroom Foraging
Join our mushroom foraging course at River Cottage and explore the beautiful Devon countryside. You'll learn safe identification and more.
Sunday 8th June
Pasta The River Cottage Way
A day in the cookery school making fresh pastas, from classic recipes to those with a seasonal and local twist.
Friday 29th August
Pasta The River Cottage Way
A day in the cookery school making fresh pastas, from classic recipes to those with a seasonal and local twist.
Friday 24th October
Pasta The River Cottage Way
A day in the cookery school making fresh pastas, from classic recipes to those with a seasonal and local twist.
Sunday 29th June
Pig in a Day
Bring home the bacon... and the chorizo and pâté too! Join us for one of our original bestselling courses, a day of butchery and cookery tuition celebrating pigs and pork.
Friday 11th July
Pig in a Day
Bring home the bacon... and the chorizo and pâté too! Join us for one of our original bestselling courses, a day of butchery and cookery tuition celebrating pigs and pork.
Sunday 25th May
Preserve the Seasons
Learn to preserve seasonal produce with jams, chutneys, pickles, and sauerkraut at River Cottage. Enjoy tastings and take home your creations!
Friday 12th September
Preserve the Seasons
Learn to preserve seasonal produce with jams, chutneys, pickles, and sauerkraut at River Cottage. Enjoy tastings and take home your creations!
Friday 6th June
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 24th July
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 7th August
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 25th September
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 16th October
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 21st August
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 2nd October
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
Thursday 14th 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.
Friday 23rd May
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Saturday 28th June
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Thursday 31st July
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Saturday 6th September
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Monday 25th August
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Thursday 11th September
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Friday 25th July
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Sunday 5th October
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Saturday 2nd August
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to the River Cottage way, where you’ll master seasonal dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, bread, and dessert.
Monday 29th 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 26th September
River Cottage on Fire
Spend a day with Gill Meller and learn all you need to know to skilfully cook outdoors over fire.
Sunday 27th July
The Bread Day
Learn the Basics of Fantastic Bread with a Day of Mixing, Kneading, Baking ... and Tasting!
Sunday 7th September
The Bread Day
Learn the Basics of Fantastic Bread with a Day of Mixing, Kneading, Baking ... and Tasting!
Friday 17th October
The Bread Day
Learn the Basics of Fantastic Bread with a Day of Mixing, Kneading, Baking ... and Tasting!
Sunday 3rd August
The Bread Day
Learn the Basics of Fantastic Bread with a Day of Mixing, Kneading, Baking ... and Tasting!
Sunday 21st September
River Cottage Great Pies
Get to grips with pies, and pastry - the River Cottage way!
Sunday 26th October
River Cottage Great Pies
Get to grips with pies, and pastry - the River Cottage way!
Thursday 5th June
The Sourdough Day
Discover all you need to know to bake sensational sourdough - from creating your starter, understanding baker's percentages to kneading, shaping, and of course baking.
Friday 18th July
The Sourdough Day
Discover all you need to know to bake sensational sourdough - from creating your starter, understanding baker's percentages to kneading, shaping, and of course baking.
Monday 22nd September
The Sourdough Day
Discover all you need to know to bake sensational sourdough - from creating your starter, understanding baker's percentages to kneading, shaping, and of course baking.