River Cottage Courses
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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.
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!
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