It is early, but why not start planning now?

Get ahead now so you can enjoy yourself later

It may seem too soon to mention Christmas but here at River Cottage we like to plan ahead! Do you dream of a festive season where your larder is full of homemade produce? Where your Christmas table is laden with a fantastic stress-free feast and your glass regularly topped up with something home-steeped? Where you give handmade edible gifts, tucking the odd jar and bottle away just for you?  Or perhaps you would rather sit back, enjoy the company of friends and family in beautiful surroundings and let someone else do the cooking? However you want to do Christmas, let us help you. We have a range of courses and dining experiences designed to make this Christmas one to remember. Join us for a Christmas course, get into the festive spirit and make this your tastiest Christmas yet. CHRISTMAS BREAD & BAKING The doughy heart of our Christmas kitchen, this bestselling signature course transforms loaves, brioche and focaccia for the season ahead. Learn more > CHRISTMAS HAMPERS Learn how to make a beautiful selection of homemade produce including preserves, savoury and sweet treats to fill your larder and to give as gifts this Christmas. Learn more > CHRISTMAS WREATH & GARLAND MAKING Deck your front door and embrace the yuletide, with Christmas wreath making at River Cottage. Learn more > CHRISTMAS CURING & SMOKING Join our expert and author Steven Lamb to learn how to smoke and cure your Christmas centrepieces and treats. Learn more > GLUTEN-FREE CHRISTMAS Don't miss out on festive recipes with a day of gluten-free Christmas baking led by gluten free expert Naomi Devlin! Learn more > STIR-UP WEEKEND Kick off your Christmas preparations with a traditional day of baking. Learn how to make your own Christmas pudding, mince pies, truffles and stollen. Learn more > A visit to River Cottage at any time of year is rather special but the magic builds as the year comes to an end and we feast in style. So why not gather the family for a delicious lunch or celebratory dinner this December? Laura, Festive Feast Guest 2018 SAMPLE MENU Canapés Leek and cider rarebit on sourdough - Mushroom, port and thyme pâté on rye cracker with pickled red onion - Sourdough with fresh butter, pickles and our own salami - Beetroot and apple soup, horseradish cream First Starter Cured pollock, orange, peppery leaves, labneh and tamari pumpkin seeds or Grilled celeriac, orange, peppery leaves, labneh and tamari pumpkin seeds Second Starter Squash gnocchi, brown butter and sage, parsley pesto and ricotta Main Course River Cottage Devon Red beef cooked over coals, beef fat carrots, caramelised onion purée, broccoli with anchovy dressing or Young leeks and cauliflower cooked over coals, coriander dressing, warm spiced split pea purée and crispy leaves Pudding Chocolate torte, ginger biscuit, praline caramelised pear Coffee & petits fours BOOK NOW For the first time we are offering our stunning 17th century farmhouse for exclusive use over the main Christmas and New Year period. From Tuesday 24th through to Friday 27th December or Monday 30th December to Tuesday 2nd January, enjoy the rare opportunity to celebrate Christmas at River Cottage HQ, our 100-acre farm set in the beautiful Axe Valley. The usually busy cookery school, events barn and restaurant are closed to the public over these days so guests can enjoy a private and uninterrupted magical River Cottage Christmas. FIND OUT MORE

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