Healthy Eating: The River Cottage Year

Seasonality is at the heart of everything we do at River Cottage. Our food and lives are better when we embrace the variety and change that every passing month brings.

If you have the January blues, remind yourself what the new year promises and how you can enjoy it to its full at River Cottage.

January is the time for gardeners to get planning. Our GET GROWING courses start this month in time for you to get organised before the growing season commences. This time we're celebrating BURNS NIGHT at River Cottage. We may be a long way from Scotland but you can still expect pipes and haggis!
And don't forget our JANUARY SALE which lasts all month long.

VALENTINES NIGHT
If food is the other true love in your life than treat your loved one to a romantic dinner at HQ or one of our Kitchens.

WINTER PRESERVES
Preserving is about capturing a seasonal moment. February is a great time to make marmalades, chutneys and jams to enjoy year round.

RIVER COTTAGE IS 20! Twenty years ago this March, Hugh first appeared on our TV screens sharing his Escape to River Cottage, we will be celebrating and reminiscing throughout the year. There are lots of special events planned including 20 YEARS, 20 DISHES.

Courses starting this month include WILD FOOD COOKERY where you'll discover a world beyond farmed produce and embrace (and cook) what nature has to offer. Plus our hugely popular RIVER COTTAGE EXPERIENCE.

OUTDOOR COOKING
It's time to get outside and start cooking, join Gill and the team from April to October and cook over flames.

EASTER AT RIVER COTTAGE
Celebrate Easter with lunch at River Cottage, bring the family and make an afternoon of it exploring the farm.

Try your hand at SHORELINE FORAGING with John Wright and learn to identify, gather and cook food from the beach and sea.

It wouldn't be May without the RIVER COTTAGE FOOD FAIR. This annual event is a must for all food lovers. Join Hugh and some very special guests for a fun-filled day on the farm.

VEG COOKERY
Veg lovers rejoice - the summer season is here. Our VEG COOKERY COURSES begins in June and take place throughout the summer.

BEEKEEPING
One could say that we're busy bees in June. This month we run weekly BEEKEEPING COURSES on the farm to help you keep your own hives.

River Cottage at this time of year is idyllic so come and savour its splendour with a SUMMER LUNCH or DINNER. Or for something a bit different try our OUTDOOR COOKERY CHEF'S TABLE or WINE & DINE.

July also means it is time for SHORELINE FISHING. Spend the day on the beach fishing and then head back to River Cottage to enjoy your catch.

The RIVER COTTAGE FESTIVAL takes place every August bank holiday and is a chance to let your hair down and make the most of the glorious English summer.

Give you and your little ones a treat in the school holidays with our RIVER COTTAGE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS. They'll learn to cook and you get to enjoy lunch!

Make the most of the last of the summer glut of fruit and vegetables with Rachel De Thample on our AUTUMN PRESERVES COURSE.

This Septemeber roll your sleeves up and go HEDGEROW FORAGING with John Wright and discover the wild food secrets of the countryside.

TWO-DAY CIDER MAKING
The apple harvest is in full swing in October, so with the tuition of the award-winning team at Burrow Hill, you can make cider to be proud of.

MUSHROOM FORAGING
October is when wild mushrooms are at the best. Our expert forager John Wright will help you safely enjoy fungi foraging.

Is there anything better than a leisurely SUNDAY LUNCH at this time of year? Gather the family and relax with an indulgent feast. If you want to get cooking this month come and learn how to skillfully prepare and cook GAME, it's rich and hearty flavour is perfect at this time of year.

Nowhere does Christmas quite like River Cottage. With the fires lits and the lights twinkling, the farm looks more picturesque than ever. Come and get prepared for the festivities with one of our CHRISTMAS COURSES. And join us throughout December for a Festive Feast.