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What’s On at River Cottage

Life at River Cottage follows the seasons. Set on our organic farm near Axminster, our programme of dining events and cookery courses evolves throughout the year, reflecting what’s at its best right now.

Explore below for a selection of seasonal dining events, cookery courses, and special events coming up.

River Cottage 20th Anniversary Feasts

River Cottage HQ at Park Farm with farmhouse and kitchen gardens in the Axe Valley, overlaid with text reading “Join us to celebrate River Cottage at Park Farm – 20 years”.

River Cottage 20th Anniversary Feasts

This year marks 20 years of River Cottage HQ at Park Farm – a special milestone for all of us!

To celebrate, join us for our 20th Anniversary Feasts, where friends of River Cottage will be coming together to craft delicious menus and share memories of our time at Park Farm.

River Cottage 20th Anniversary Feasts

This year marks 20 years of River Cottage HQ at Park Farm – a special milestone for all of us!

To celebrate, join us for our 20th Anniversary Feasts, where friends of River Cottage will be coming together to craft delicious menus and share memories of our time at Park Farm.

River Cottage Chef’s Table

Chefs Table dishes being carried to guests

River Cottage Chef’s Table

Join our Head Chef, Emese Patko, for a Chef’s Table experience that puts seasonal ingredients and creative cooking centre stage. Enjoy a seven-course behind-the-scenes style of dining with dishes inspired by the kitchen garden and the rhythms of the season.

BROWSE DATES HERE

River Cottage Chef’s Table

Join our Head Chef, Emese Patko, for a Chef’s Table experience that puts seasonal ingredients and creative cooking centre stage. Enjoy a seven-course behind-the-scenes style of dining with dishes inspired by the kitchen garden and the rhythms of the season.

BROWSE DATES HERE

Gardening Courses

Woman holding a big leaf in the River Cottage Kitchen Garden

Gardening Courses

Learn how to create a thriving kitchen garden on this hands-on one day course at River Cottage. Guided by our Head Gardener, you’ll explore practical techniques from sowing and planting to composting and harvesting, using seasonal, organic methods. Along the way, gain the skills and confidence to grow your own produce at home, with a seasonal lunch from our River Cottage chefs included.

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Gardening Courses

Learn how to create a thriving kitchen garden on this hands-on one day course at River Cottage. Guided by our Head Gardener, you’ll explore practical techniques from sowing and planting to composting and harvesting, using seasonal, organic methods. Along the way, gain the skills and confidence to grow your own produce at home, with a seasonal lunch from our River Cottage chefs included.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Beekeeping Courses

A bee collecting nectar from a white flower featuring a vibrant yellow center.

Beekeeping Courses

Discover the fascinating world of honeybees on this hands-on one day beekeeping course. Guided by expert beekeeper Steve Minshall, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for a colony, explore different beekeeping approaches, and understand why bees are so vital to our ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy honey-inspired treats and a seasonal two-course lunch from our River Cottage chefs – a delicious celebration of these remarkable pollinators.

BROWSE DATES HERE

Beekeeping Courses

Discover the fascinating world of honeybees on this hands-on one day beekeeping course. Guided by expert beekeeper Steve Minshall, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for a colony, explore different beekeeping approaches, and understand why bees are so vital to our ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy honey-inspired treats and a seasonal two-course lunch from our River Cottage chefs – a delicious celebration of these remarkable pollinators.

BROWSE DATES HERE

Fermentation Courses

Two women collaborate in a kitchen.

Fermentation Courses

Learn the foundations of fermentation and discover how to turn everyday ingredients into flavourful, gut-friendly foods. From vegetable ferments and batters to cultured dairy and naturally sparkling drinks, this course gives you the skills and confidence to start fermenting at home.

BROWSE DATES HERE

Fermentation Courses

Learn the foundations of fermentation and discover how to turn everyday ingredients into flavourful, gut-friendly foods. From vegetable ferments and batters to cultured dairy and naturally sparkling drinks, this course gives you the skills and confidence to start fermenting at home.

BROWSE DATES HERE