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.
Looking for a last-minute escape to River Cottage?
We’ve got a limited number of last-minute places on selected upcoming courses, all with 30% off.
It’s a great chance to learn new skills, enjoy delicious seasonal food, and experience a day at River Cottage for less.
Browse the available courses and book before they’re gone!
Looking for a last-minute escape to River Cottage?
We’ve got a limited number of last-minute places on selected upcoming courses, all with 30% off.
It’s a great chance to learn new skills, enjoy delicious seasonal food, and experience a day at River Cottage for less.
Browse the available courses and book before they’re gone!
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.
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.
Join us for relaxed summer evenings at the River Cottage Kitchen, every Thursday from 4th June to 24th September.
Grill on the Deck – We’ll be firing up our big barbecue on our spacious terrace and cooking up a mix of home reared meats, locally landed fish, and an abundance of seasonal veg.
Bistro in the Kitchen – We’ll be offering a 3 course set menu featuring fantastic seasonal produce from River Cottage and our favourite local farmers and growers.
Join us for relaxed summer evenings at the River Cottage Kitchen, every Thursday from 4th June to 24th September.
Grill on the Deck – We’ll be firing up our big barbecue on our spacious terrace and cooking up a mix of home reared meats, locally landed fish, and an abundance of seasonal veg.
Bistro in the Kitchen – We’ll be offering a 3 course set menu featuring fantastic seasonal produce from River Cottage and our favourite local farmers and growers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.