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A Taste of River Cottage with Hugh

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Cook with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage

Join River Cottage founder Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for an unforgettable day of seasonal cooking at River Cottage HQ. Limited to just ten guests, this hands-on experience offers a rare opportunity to cook alongside Hugh, explore the beauty of organic ingredients, and share a truly special meal together.

Your day begins with coffee and conversation before heading out with Hugh to gather fresh, seasonal produce from the River Cottage Kitchen Garden and farm. With baskets full, it’s time to head to the kitchen, where you’ll take part in two lively cookery sessions: the first led by Hugh himself, the second by one of our expert tutor chefs.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll sit down to a shared feast celebrating the fruits of your labour, paired with organic drinks from the River Cottage cellar. There will be time for book signings, photos, and relaxed conversation around the table. To take home, every guest will receive a River Cottage book of their choice, personally signed by Hugh as a lasting reminder of a remarkable day.

Is this course suitable for me?  Due to the varied content, this course isn’t suitable for those with allergies or specific dietary requirements. However, we do offer other courses that cater to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. We recommend this course for participants aged 12 and up. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our guests. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need more information.

ARRIVE

If you choose to walk, enjoy a 10–15 minute stroll from the car park along scenic pathways to the farm, taking in the stunning valley views. A Land Rover lift is available in poor weather or if you prefer not to walk. Once at the cookery school, meet your host (and Hugh!) and start the experience with a light lunch fresh from the kitchen.

SESSION ONE

Take a walk with Hugh around the farm and kitchen garden, collecting ingredients as you go.

SESSION TWO

Head into the Cookery School as Hugh guides you through a vegetable-based cooking session, where you'll learn to make the most of your freshly picked produce.

SESSION THREE

Under the guidance of one of our skilled Chef Tutors, you'll create a meat or fish dish that will become part of your feast later in the day.

RELAX WITH A DRINK

The River Cottage Kitchen team will put the finishing touches on your dishes while you relax with a glass of fizz and canapés. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a book signed or have a photo with Hugh.

DINE

Hugh will join you at the table as you tuck into a three-course feast of the finest seasonal food, including the dish you made earlier.

TO FINISH

After dinner, you’ll unwind with coffee and petits fours (if you still have room) before heading back up the hill at 8 pm.

Course highlights

  • Hands-On Vegetable Cookery Session with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
  • Explore the farm and the famous River Cottage Kitchen Garden.
  • You will enjoy a hands-on cooking experience with an expert River Cottage chef, focusing on fish or meat.
  • Relax with fizz and canapés will be served for you to enjoy with your fellow guests.
  • Enjoy a three-course culinary feast in the South West.
  • You will have personal time with Hugh, including the opportunity to have your books signed and take photos.
  • Coffee and petit fours will round off your day in style.
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A white farmhouse named River Cottage with a lush garden in front.
Woman cooking in the River Cottage kitchen.
A plate of pork sits on a rustic wooden table.
Hugh picking vegetables from the poly tunnels at River Cottage
A group of people picking to various herbs in the River Cottage Kitchen Garden.
A white farmhouse named River Cottage with a lush garden in front.
Woman cooking in the River Cottage kitchen.
A plate of pork sits on a rustic wooden table.
Hugh picking vegetables from the poly tunnels at River Cottage
A group of people picking to various herbs in the River Cottage Kitchen Garden.

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Cook with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at River Cottage

Join River Cottage founder Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for an unforgettable day of seasonal cooking at River Cottage HQ. Limited to just ten guests, this hands-on experience offers a rare opportunity to cook alongside Hugh, explore the beauty of organic ingredients, and share a truly special meal together.

Your day begins with coffee and conversation before heading out with Hugh to gather fresh, seasonal produce from the River Cottage Kitchen Garden and farm. With baskets full, it’s time to head to the kitchen, where you’ll take part in two lively cookery sessions: the first led by Hugh himself, the second by one of our expert tutor chefs.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll sit down to a shared feast celebrating the fruits of your labour, paired with organic drinks from the River Cottage cellar. There will be time for book signings, photos, and relaxed conversation around the table. To take home, every guest will receive a River Cottage book of their choice, personally signed by Hugh as a lasting reminder of a remarkable day.

Is this course suitable for me?  Due to the varied content, this course isn’t suitable for those with allergies or specific dietary requirements. However, we do offer other courses that cater to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. We recommend this course for participants aged 12 and up. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our guests. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need more information.

ARRIVE

If you choose to walk, enjoy a 10–15 minute stroll from the car park along scenic pathways to the farm, taking in the stunning valley views. A Land Rover lift is available in poor weather or if you prefer not to walk. Once at the cookery school, meet your host (and Hugh!) and start the experience with a light lunch fresh from the kitchen.

SESSION ONE

Take a walk with Hugh around the farm and kitchen garden, collecting ingredients as you go.

SESSION TWO

Head into the Cookery School as Hugh guides you through a vegetable-based cooking session, where you'll learn to make the most of your freshly picked produce.

SESSION THREE

Under the guidance of one of our skilled Chef Tutors, you'll create a meat or fish dish that will become part of your feast later in the day.

RELAX WITH A DRINK

The River Cottage Kitchen team will put the finishing touches on your dishes while you relax with a glass of fizz and canapés. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a book signed or have a photo with Hugh.

DINE

Hugh will join you at the table as you tuck into a three-course feast of the finest seasonal food, including the dish you made earlier.

TO FINISH

After dinner, you’ll unwind with coffee and petits fours (if you still have room) before heading back up the hill at 8 pm.

Course highlights

  • Hands-On Vegetable Cookery Session with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
  • Explore the farm and the famous River Cottage Kitchen Garden.
  • You will enjoy a hands-on cooking experience with an expert River Cottage chef, focusing on fish or meat.
  • Relax with fizz and canapés will be served for you to enjoy with your fellow guests.
  • Enjoy a three-course culinary feast in the South West.
  • You will have personal time with Hugh, including the opportunity to have your books signed and take photos.
  • Coffee and petit fours will round off your day in style.
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4.89 / 5 (9 ratings)
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  1. Diana
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    “Our chef teacher was enthusiastic, friendly and very helpful and informed. I love cooking and I really enjoyed myself. However long you’ve been cooking you can always learn new things and the dishes we made were all delicious.”

  2. Shelley
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    Teaching and learning for me was First Class. Action packed day impressively and seamlessly supported by the team. A real Day Out . Thank you!

  3. Zoe
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    Well organised, relaxed, great environment to learn – I enjoyed the course and it was inspiring too!

  4. George
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    Brilliant chef for the day, it was amazing thankyou, and really appreciate the hard work and effort that must go on behind the scenes everyday to organise all you do, as well as to do the day itself thankyou.

  5. robert
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    the reason i gave a 4 here. i was gifted this course, for me i would have preferred more savoury dishes and less pastry/baking.

  6. Jeanette
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    Great food and all fresh and local, fabulous staff, we picked up plenty of tips

  7. Shelley
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    “Teaching and learning for me was First Class. Action packed day impressively and seamlessly supported by the team. A real Day Out . Thank you!”

  8. Sue
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    “All really nice and very helpful. It was also nice to see people so passionate about what they do (I share their passion for cooking also).”

  9. Jo
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    River Cottage in a day was a wonderful course for my daughter with a delightful chef making her feel very comfortable and giving her lots of tips. She was absolutely buzzing about everything cooking afterwards, thank you.