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Find Your Perfect Cooking Course at River Cottage

Discover the joy of cooking with our award-winning courses, including cheese making, fermentation, curing & smoking, and beekeeping. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chef, we have something for everyone.

Proud to hold the ICSA Centre of Excellence award, we uphold the highest standards in culinary education.
Two distinct badges representing independent cookery schools.

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.
5 dates availableFrom £245

Vegan Cheese Making

Learn to make your own delicious dairy-free cheeses from scratch.
4 dates availableFrom £245

Get Growing

Learn to grow your own vegetables with an introduction from our Garden team.
5 dates availableFrom £245

Preserve the Seasons

Learn to preserve seasonal produce with jams, chutneys, pickles, and sauerkraut at River Cottage. Enjoy tastings and take home your creations!
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04 Apr
2 dates availableFrom £245

Fermentation Basics

Join Rachel de Thample at River Cottage to learn how to make delicious fermented foods and drinks using seasonal ingredients.
7 dates availableFrom £195

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.
4 dates availableFrom £195

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.
7 dates availableFrom £195

The Bread Day

Learn the Basics of Fantastic Bread with a Day of Mixing, Kneading, Baking – and Tasting!
3 dates availableFrom £245

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!
4 dates availableFrom £245
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