Discover Online Cookery Courses with River Cottage

At River Cottage, we’re excited to announce our collaboration with Learning With Experts to bring you a selection of 11 online cookery courses in Devon. These courses are designed based on the hands-on lessons we teach at River Cottage HQ, allowing you to study and learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home.

Our goal is to inspire and teach you how to grow, source, and cook delicious food that enhances your life and well-being. We believe in connecting you with natural, sustainable, and ethical food sources, uniting students worldwide who share our commitment to seasonality and sustainability.

What You’ll Learn

Through this collection of 48 cookery lessons, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and the River Cottage team will equip you with essential skills and techniques to become a proficient cook. You’ll receive personalised feedback from our team in the online classroom, making your learning experience engaging and supportive. Upon completing all 11 courses, you’ll earn a River Cottage Diploma, signed by Hugh himself!

As part of this immersive experience, you’ll take a journey behind the scenes and explore many hidden corners of River Cottage. Our courses aim to inspire you in your own context, sharing our passion for organic and sustainable living, and teaching you to create wonderful, nutritious, seasonal dishes with your unique signature style.

“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 food that enhances your life and connects you more closely to sustainable sources. With delicious, healthy food being vital during these challenging times, learning online through Learning with Experts offers a fantastic way to stay connected and foster a sense of community.” — Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Explore Our Courses

1. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall – ‘Much More Veg’

   Make seasonal fresh vegetables and fruit the star of your home cooking.

2. Gelf Alderson – ‘Hands-on Fish and Shellfish’
   Master the basics of seafood preparation, plus a selection of sensational recipes.

3. Tom Morrell – ‘The Pie Shop’
   Learn to make pies, sausage rolls, and Scotch eggs the River Cottage way, including vegetarian options.

4. Gill Meller – ‘River Cottage on Fire’
   Discover outdoor cooking techniques over charcoal and wood for vegetables, fish, meat, and bread.

5. Rachel de Thample – ‘Fermenting For Taste and Health’
   Explore how to ferment vegetables and create a range of fermented foods and drinks, including sauerkrauts and kombucha.

6. Naomi Devlin – ‘Gluten-Free Cooking’
   Get a comprehensive grounding in gluten-free cookery, from bread-making to family-friendly desserts.

7. John Wright and Gelf Alderson – ‘Foraging and Feasting’
   Learn how to gather wild ingredients like mushrooms and berries for cooking and drinks.

8. Andy Tyrell – ‘Sourdough and Wild Yeast Baking’
   Master the art of bread making, including sourdough loaves, doughnuts, pizza, and pancakes.

9. Gelf Alderson and Adam Crofts – ‘Eat the Veg Patch’
   From garden to kitchen, discover how to grow, harvest, and cook the finest seasonal vegetables and fruit.

10. Gelf Alderson – ‘Spice it Up!’
    Combine exotic spices with home-grown and local ingredients to explore flavours from Asia and Africa.

11. Making Vegan Cheese
    Learn the art of making vegan cheese from scratch, using plant-based ingredients to create delicious alternatives.

Join Us Today

To find out more about these exciting cookery courses in Devon and to sign up follow this link.