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The River Cottage Cooking Diploma

The River Cottage Cooking Diploma

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River Cottage Cooking Diploma

Turn your passion for food into a recognised industry respected qualification with the River Cottage Cooking Diploma, expert led training with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and his team.

This immersive online course takes you behind the scenes of the River Cottage kitchens and gardens where you will develop professional level skills in areas such as vegetable cookery, fish preparation, shellfish, and ethical sourcing.

Ideal for aspiring chefs, food entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to start or shift a career in food, the diploma builds your confidence, knowledge, and technical ability, all grounded in sustainable, health conscious cooking.

Opt for the Expert Option to receive tailored feedback from River Cottage chefs, helping you refine your technique and grow with professional guidance. This is your foundation for taking the next step in the food industry with a recognised qualification that stands out.

Hugh shares his vision:

“At River Cottage, we believe there are few things more important than education and food. Our aim is to inspire you to grow, source, and cook in ways that enhance your life and connect you with the sustainable, ethical sources of food. Delicious, healthy meals are essential for our well-being and for the planet’s health.”

Highlights

  • Learn skills like vegetable cookery, fish filleting, and shellfish preparation, with a focus on ingredient sourcing and seasoning.
  • Master baking, from sourdough to pastries, and discover how to make your own pickles and kombucha.
  • Forage for local ingredients, experiment with exotic spices, cook outdoors, and explore gluten-free options without sacrificing flavour.
  • Choose the budget-friendly Peer Option or opt for the Expert Option for personalised feedback from the River Cottage team.
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River Cottage Cooking Diploma

Turn your passion for food into a recognised industry respected qualification with the River Cottage Cooking Diploma, expert led training with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and his team.

This immersive online course takes you behind the scenes of the River Cottage kitchens and gardens where you will develop professional level skills in areas such as vegetable cookery, fish preparation, shellfish, and ethical sourcing.

Ideal for aspiring chefs, food entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to start or shift a career in food, the diploma builds your confidence, knowledge, and technical ability, all grounded in sustainable, health conscious cooking.

Opt for the Expert Option to receive tailored feedback from River Cottage chefs, helping you refine your technique and grow with professional guidance. This is your foundation for taking the next step in the food industry with a recognised qualification that stands out.

Hugh shares his vision:

“At River Cottage, we believe there are few things more important than education and food. Our aim is to inspire you to grow, source, and cook in ways that enhance your life and connect you with the sustainable, ethical sources of food. Delicious, healthy meals are essential for our well-being and for the planet’s health.”

Highlights

  • Learn skills like vegetable cookery, fish filleting, and shellfish preparation, with a focus on ingredient sourcing and seasoning.
  • Master baking, from sourdough to pastries, and discover how to make your own pickles and kombucha.
  • Forage for local ingredients, experiment with exotic spices, cook outdoors, and explore gluten-free options without sacrificing flavour.
  • Choose the budget-friendly Peer Option or opt for the Expert Option for personalised feedback from the River Cottage team.
Can’t find the right date? Click here to receive an alert
when new dates are released for this event.

Reviews (4)

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  1. Jeanette

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

  2. Zoe

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

  3. Diana

    “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.”

  4. George

    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.