Courses
Find Your Perfect Cooking Course at River Cottage
Discover the joy of cooking with our diverse range of courses! From pasta and bread making to curing, smoking, and even beekeeping, our award-winning cookery school has something for everyone. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chef, you'll find a course to ignite your passion. We’re proud to hold the ICSA Centre of Excellence award, recognising our commitment to culinary education. As the UK’s only regulatory body for cookery schools, the Independent Cookery Schools Association champions the highest standards in skills and training.
River Cottage in a Day
A delicious introduction to cooking the River Cottage way, covering fish, meat, vegetables, bread and dessert.
2 dates availableFrom £245
Cheese Making at Home
With expert tuition you'll learn how to produce three different cheeses and gain the confidence to make your own cheeses at home.
1 dates availableFrom £245
The Bread Day
Learn the basics of fantastic bread with a day of mixing, kneading, baking and eating!
Gut Health: Rewild Your Microbiome
Gain practical skills in sprouting, growing microgreens, and fermentation, while discovering delicious recipes that boost nutrient absorption.
3 dates availableFrom £195
River Cottage Great Pies
Get to grips with pies, and pastry - the River Cottage way!
1 dates availableFrom £245
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.
3 dates availableFrom £995
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.
4 dates availableFrom £195