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Learn Pasta Making at River Cottage Cookery School

Spend the day mastering the art of fresh pasta at River Cottage, guided by our expert chefs. This hands-on course is perfect for pasta lovers and keen home cooks who want to bring authentic Italian techniques into their own kitchen.

Your day begins with the basics of simple doughs, the foundation of all great pasta. From there, you’ll explore a variety of pasta types, create delicious sauces, and discover tips for perfecting texture and flavour.

Working with seasonal ingredients, you’ll enjoy plenty of tasting as you roll, shape, and cook your creations. Whether you’re new to pasta making or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with confidence and inspiration to make handmade pasta at home.

This hands-on pasta making course will transform the way you cook Italian dishes. With expert tuition, inspiring recipes, and practical techniques, you’ll finish the day ready to create fresh, flavourful pasta from scratch anytime.

Is this course suitable for me?  This course isn’t suitable for those with egg or wheat intolerances.  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 start the day with tea, coffee, and fresh treat.

SESSION ONE

Start by learning to make your doughs: classic 00, wholesome green (with spinach or nettles), and semolina. Our chefs will guide you through the basics of dough preparation and teach you how to work with these essential ingredients.

SESSION TWO

We will discuss the importance of ethically sourcing ingredients. You’ll explore how alternative flours can elevate classic dishes and create exciting variations, all while learning the principles behind sustainable pasta-making.

SESSION THREE

In this session, We will help you master pasta shapes and sauces. Learn which shapes pair best with different sauces and use the dough you made earlier to craft your own delicious dish for lunch.

LUNCH

Enjoy your handmade pasta paired with a freshly prepared sauce, accompanied by a vegetable side dish from the River Cottage kitchen. Afterward, treat yourself to a delightful dessert, perfect to round off your meal.

SESSION FOUR

After lunch, dive into making gnocchi, plus explore additional shapes and sauces.

SESSION FIVE

You’ll wrap up the day by learning how to make filled pasta, using seasonal ingredients from River Cottage’s garden and local suppliers. This session will focus on seasonal produce and how to incorporate it into your pasta creations.

DEPARTURE

There will be plenty of time to chat with fellow pasta makers and the River Cottage team, sharing tips and stories, before heading back up the hill at 5pm with your handmade pasta and the skills to recreate your experience at home.

Course Highlights

  • Hands-on pasta making with expert River Cottage chefs
  • Perfect the pasta dough by mixing, kneading, and rolling fresh pasta to achieve the ideal texture
  • Master classic shapes including tagliatelle, orecchiette, tortellini, ravioli, and gnocchi
  • Use seasonal, local ingredients such as organic eggs, British flours, and vibrant greens like spinach or nettles
  • Craft authentic sauces and discover which sauces pair nicely with different pasta shapes
  • Cook like a pro by learning techniques to ensure your pasta is always perfectly prepared
  • Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch featuring your handmade pasta, a vegetable side from the River Cottage chefs, and a delightful dessert to round off your meal
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River Cottage Pasta all over a floury surface
A plate of pasta topped with vibrant green pesto sauce.
A smiling woman in front of a group during a pasta cooking class.
View of a River Cottage Kitchen Garden, showcasing rows of various plants.
A person scoops green filling onto small ravioli.
A group of people collaborating in the River Cottage kitchen
River Cottage Pasta all over a floury surface
A plate of pasta topped with vibrant green pesto sauce.
A smiling woman in front of a group during a pasta cooking class.
View of a River Cottage Kitchen Garden, showcasing rows of various plants.
A person scoops green filling onto small ravioli.
A group of people collaborating in the River Cottage kitchen

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Learn Pasta Making at River Cottage Cookery School

Spend the day mastering the art of fresh pasta at River Cottage, guided by our expert chefs. This hands-on course is perfect for pasta lovers and keen home cooks who want to bring authentic Italian techniques into their own kitchen.

Your day begins with the basics of simple doughs, the foundation of all great pasta. From there, you’ll explore a variety of pasta types, create delicious sauces, and discover tips for perfecting texture and flavour.

Working with seasonal ingredients, you’ll enjoy plenty of tasting as you roll, shape, and cook your creations. Whether you’re new to pasta making or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with confidence and inspiration to make handmade pasta at home.

This hands-on pasta making course will transform the way you cook Italian dishes. With expert tuition, inspiring recipes, and practical techniques, you’ll finish the day ready to create fresh, flavourful pasta from scratch anytime.

Is this course suitable for me?  This course isn’t suitable for those with egg or wheat intolerances.  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 start the day with tea, coffee, and fresh treat.

SESSION ONE

Start by learning to make your doughs: classic 00, wholesome green (with spinach or nettles), and semolina. Our chefs will guide you through the basics of dough preparation and teach you how to work with these essential ingredients.

SESSION TWO

We will discuss the importance of ethically sourcing ingredients. You’ll explore how alternative flours can elevate classic dishes and create exciting variations, all while learning the principles behind sustainable pasta-making.

SESSION THREE

In this session, We will help you master pasta shapes and sauces. Learn which shapes pair best with different sauces and use the dough you made earlier to craft your own delicious dish for lunch.

LUNCH

Enjoy your handmade pasta paired with a freshly prepared sauce, accompanied by a vegetable side dish from the River Cottage kitchen. Afterward, treat yourself to a delightful dessert, perfect to round off your meal.

SESSION FOUR

After lunch, dive into making gnocchi, plus explore additional shapes and sauces.

SESSION FIVE

You’ll wrap up the day by learning how to make filled pasta, using seasonal ingredients from River Cottage’s garden and local suppliers. This session will focus on seasonal produce and how to incorporate it into your pasta creations.

DEPARTURE

There will be plenty of time to chat with fellow pasta makers and the River Cottage team, sharing tips and stories, before heading back up the hill at 5pm with your handmade pasta and the skills to recreate your experience at home.

Course Highlights

  • Hands-on pasta making with expert River Cottage chefs
  • Perfect the pasta dough by mixing, kneading, and rolling fresh pasta to achieve the ideal texture
  • Master classic shapes including tagliatelle, orecchiette, tortellini, ravioli, and gnocchi
  • Use seasonal, local ingredients such as organic eggs, British flours, and vibrant greens like spinach or nettles
  • Craft authentic sauces and discover which sauces pair nicely with different pasta shapes
  • Cook like a pro by learning techniques to ensure your pasta is always perfectly prepared
  • Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch featuring your handmade pasta, a vegetable side from the River Cottage chefs, and a delightful dessert to round off your meal
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  1. Jessica Church
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    “Absolutely brilliant course. Well structured and excellent tuition. Great fun whilst learning. Highly recommended.”

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

  3. 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.

  4. Julie
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    Chiara is an absolute gem…extremely talented as we all know but her interaction with delegates was so refreshingly warm & fun

  5. Elizabeth
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    “Chiara was brilliant. We had a great day and have enjoyed eating our food every evening this week!”

  6. 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.”

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