River Cottage

River Cottage River Cottage has given millions of TV viewers a taste for great cooking since 1998, when Hugh first brought his famous food ethos to Channel 4.

Founded by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, championing seasonal, local, organic, and wild (following the SLOW movement) 🌱

Located at Park Farm in Axminster, our award-winning Cookery School offers accommodation, experiential dining, weddings, & events. Our hard-hitting campaigns have changed the eating habits of a nation and improved the welfare and sustainability of animals and fish. These days Riv

er Cottage splits neatly into three. Our River Cottage HQ, found on the Devon and Dorset border, is home to everything we do and is the base for our Cookery and Chefs' School, unique dining experiences, memorable events and weddings. Our 17th Century farmhouse, renovated in 2019, is available to stay in on a B&B or exclusive use basis. It's our greatest delight to share our passion for food integrity and consumption of local, seasonal produce with tens of thousands of people every year.

Our 20th Anniversary Feasts are officially in full swing… and this July, Andy Tyrell & Joel Gostling will be joining us ...
18/06/2026

Our 20th Anniversary Feasts are officially in full swing… and this July, Andy Tyrell & Joel Gostling will be joining us at River Cottage for a one-off evening of incredible food, great stories, and laid-back feasting 🍽️✨

Former River Cottage Head Chef Andy Tyrell and Soulshine co-founder Joel Gostling return to Park Farm for a relaxed, flavour-led feast of generous sharing plates, championing the very best of seasonal cooking.

Expect beautiful produce and stories from Andy & Joel as they introduce the menu and reflect on their time at River Cottage and the journey to opening Soulshine in Bridport.

🎟️ Book here: https://bit.ly/43cm5l8

Still looking for a Father's Day gift? 🎁Whether he's a keen cook, a passionate gardener, or simply loves great food, we'...
17/06/2026

Still looking for a Father's Day gift? 🎁

Whether he's a keen cook, a passionate gardener, or simply loves great food, we've got a host of unforgettable experiences to choose from at River Cottage.

Treat him to a hands-on cookery course like Cook on the Wild Side or our BBQ Masterclass 🔥, help him get the garden looking its best with our Get Growing course 🌱, or, if he's a foodie, our Long Table Lunch or Farm to Table Feasts are not to be missed!

If you’d rather he did the choosing, we also offer gift vouchers, which can be used across our courses and dining experiences 🍽️

Head to our website to find the perfect Father’s Day treat!
https://rivercottage.net/

We're hiring! 👨‍🍳 We're looking for a Chef de Partie and Junior Sous Chef to join the River Cottage team. If you're pass...
16/06/2026

We're hiring! 👨‍🍳

We're looking for a Chef de Partie and Junior Sous Chef to join the River Cottage team. If you're passionate about food and would love to be part of a talented, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

If you're interested, or know someone who might be, please email [email protected] 🌿

Celebrate Father's Day with delicious food, great company, and a leisurely afternoon at River Cottage 🍽️Join us on Sunda...
14/06/2026

Celebrate Father's Day with delicious food, great company, and a leisurely afternoon at River Cottage 🍽️

Join us on Sunday 21st June for a special Long Table Lunch – a delicious three-course feast crafted from the freshest ingredients from our garden, farm, and trusted local growers, prepared by our award-winning chefs.

✨ Make this Father's Day one to remember – book your spot here: https://bit.ly/41Bh99h

From foraged ingredients to wild game, our Cook on the Wild Side course is a fascinating introduction to cooking with wi...
13/06/2026

From foraged ingredients to wild game, our Cook on the Wild Side course is a fascinating introduction to cooking with wild foods 🍄‍🟫

Spend the day learning how to identify and forage wild ingredients, prepare game such as rabbit and venison, and create delicious dishes.

Packed with practical skills, expert guidance, and plenty of hands-on cooking, it's an unforgettable day for adventurous food lovers.

Looking for a Father's Day gift with a difference? This could be just the thing!

Find out more here 👉 https://rivercottage.net/courses/classic-cookery/cook-on-the-wild-side/

Some views never get old...Our lovely farmhouse and gardens soaking up the early summer sunshine ☀️
12/06/2026

Some views never get old...

Our lovely farmhouse and gardens soaking up the early summer sunshine ☀️

Join us for relaxed summer evenings at the River Cottage Kitchen 🍽️On selected Thursday evenings throughout the summer, ...
09/06/2026

Join us for relaxed summer evenings at the River Cottage Kitchen 🍽️

On selected Thursday evenings throughout the summer, we're opening the River Cottage Kitchen for a relaxed three-course Bistro Night, showcasing some of the best seasonal produce from our farm and local suppliers 🌿

If barbecue season is more your thing, why not book a table for our Grill on the Deck evenings later in the summer, when we'll be firing up the barbecue and making the most of those long summer evenings on the terrace☀️

Make sure to book your table here 👉

Celebrate summer at the River Cottage Kitchen with Bistro Nights, terrace BBQ evenings, and seasonal dining at River Cottage HQ in Devon.

A very proud moment for the River Cottage team! ✨We're thrilled to be included in The Telegraph's newly launched guide t...
06/06/2026

A very proud moment for the River Cottage team! ✨

We're thrilled to be included in The Telegraph's newly launched guide to the 250 Best Hotels in the UK, selected by their expert travel writers!

From cosy farmhouse rooms to waking up surrounded by the rolling Devon countryside, we’re delighted that the River Cottage experience has been recognised alongside some of the country’s finest places to stay.

If you’re joining us for a cookery course or a feast, why not make a night of it and stay with us? Slow mornings, beautiful views, and a little more time to soak up life at River Cottage 🌿

Find out more about staying at River Cottage here https://rivercottage.net/accommodation/

03/06/2026

The countdown is on… ⏳

Only a few days until our 20th Anniversary Feasts begin, with the brilliant Gill Meller kicking things off this Friday.

There are still a few spaces available - head to our website to book!

What a lovely first Bistro Night! 🌿✨We’re back again this Thursday, 4 June - and we’d love to see you there.If you fancy...
02/06/2026

What a lovely first Bistro Night! 🌿✨

We’re back again this Thursday, 4 June - and we’d love to see you there.

If you fancy joining us for a delicious evening at River Cottage, get your table booked here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PZsLjj

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Trinity Hill Rd
Axminster
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