Workshops & events
Join us for themed menus, expert talks, hands-on workshops, farm tours and more.
Workshops & events
15th April 2020
Grow Your Own Veg Patch – POSTPONED
Join head gardener Penny Hemming in this practical workshop, full of practical gardening advice using organic methods, expert demos, and a wealth of tips to get the best out of your veg patch.
20th April 2020
Tomato Growing & Cooking Demo – POSTPONED
Learn how to grow, nurture and even cook these vibrant jewels of summer. Learn our tips and tricks for growing them, try out the flavours of our favourite varieties and be inspired with new ways to cook and eat them.
22nd April 2020
Grow Your Own Veg Patch – POSTPONED
Join head gardener Penny Hemming in this practical workshop, full of practical gardening advice using organic methods, expert demos, and a wealth of tips to get the best out of your veg patch.
27th April 2020
Wild Garlic Walk, Demo & Lunch with Guy Singh-Watson – POSTPONED
Join founder Guy Singh-Watson on a wild garlic walk, before heading back to the restaurant for a themed demo and lunch with our head chef Lewis Glanvill.
29th April 2020
Grow Your Own Flower Cutting Garden – POSTPONED
Learn how to create a cutting patch in your garden to keep your house in bloom all year long. The workshop is with our head gardener Penny Hemming and is held in our field kitchen garden
6th May 2020
Grow Your Own Flower Cutting Garden – POSTPONED
Learn how to create a cutting patch in your garden to keep your house in bloom all year long. The workshop is with our head gardener Penny Hemming and is held in our field kitchen garden.
11th May 2020
Wicked Leeks Live: Food Freedom with Rob Greenfield – POSTPONED
Join us for a three-course, veg-focused organic dinner and talk by Rob Greenfield as he shares his journey on how he managed to grow and forage 100% of his food for a year. No food stores, no restaurants and no exceptions.
12th May 2020
Seasonal Spring Veg Demo – POSTPONED
Join us at The Riverford Field Kitchen and learn how to turn a pile of humble spring vegetables into an inspiring feast. Our chefs will show you how to prepare and cook a number of recipes to help you make the most of the season's produce.
13th May 2020
Grow Your Own Veg Patch – POSTPONED
Join head gardener Penny Hemming in this practical workshop, full of practical gardening advice using organic methods, expert demos, and a wealth of tips to get the best out of your veg patch.
25th May 2020
Rebel Recipes Vegan Cookery Demo – POSTPONED
Join Niki Webster in this intimate cookery demo where she will be demo'ing recipes from her latest book to inspire guests with her indulgent plant-based cooking which is full of vibrancy and flavour.
10th June 2020
Artichoke Workshop with Guy Singh-Watson
Join Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson on a walk, demo and lunch in celebration of one of his favourite vegetables; the mighty artichoke.
3rd June 2020
Amelia Freer’s Simply Good Feast – POSTPONED
Join us for dinner and conversation with Amelia Freer, international best-seller and one of UK's most respected nutritional therapists and learn how you can make simple changes to your diet to achieve better health.
4th June 2020
Amelia Freer’s Simply Good Food Demo – POSTPONED
Join Amelia Freer, international best-seller and one of UK's most respected nutritional therapists in this half day cookery demo and lunch and be inspired by the small changes, that make a big, healthier difference.
30th June 2020
Charred: Veg Over Fire Feast with Genevieve Taylor
Join celebrated author & cooking over fire aficionado, Genevieve Taylor, featuring recipes from her latest book 'Charred - the complete guide to vegetarian grilling and BBQ,'
1st July 2020
Charred: Veg Over Fire Demo with Genevieve Taylor
Join celebrated author & cooking over fire aficionado, Genevieve Taylor, and learn how to cook some of her favourite veggie BBQ recipes from her latest book 'Charred'.
9th September 2020
Tomato Growing & Cooking Demo
Learn how to grow, nurture and even cook these vibrant jewels of summer. Learn our tips and tricks for growing them, try out the flavours of our favourite varieties and be inspired with new ways to cook and eat them.
16th September 2020
Late Summer Blooms & Dried Flower Workshop
Join us in this hands-on practical floral workshop, where guests will create fresh and dried floral creations to take home with them at the end of the day.
30th September 2020
Chilli Growing & Cooking Demo
Learn how to grow, nurture and eat chillies in a wealth of new and innovative ways. Learn tips for growing them, try out the flavours of our favourite varieties, be inspired with new ways to cook and eat them.
9th November 2020
Sourdough Baking Workshop
Join guest chef Andy Tyrell at The Riverford Field Kitchen to extend your sourdough repertoire to include a wide range of different wheat & rye sourdoughs, with some veg magic thrown in.
1st December 2020
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
The finishing touch to any festive decorations is a traditional Christmas door wreath. Join our head gardener Penny Hemming as she guides you through how to make your own wreath, bursting with fragrant evergreens, sprigs of holly and berries.
2nd December 2020
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
The finishing touch to any festive decorations is a traditional Christmas door wreath. Join our head gardener Penny Hemming as she guides you through how to make your own wreath, bursting with fragrant evergreens, sprigs of holly and berries.
3rd December 2020
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
The finishing touch to any festive decorations is a traditional Christmas door wreath. Join our head gardener Penny Hemming as she guides you through how to make your own wreath, bursting with fragrant evergreens, sprigs of holly and berries.
19th December 2020
Christmas Garland Workshop
A Christmas garland is a magical way to add a natural festive flourish. Tied along banisters or laid on the mantelpiece they bring a sense of Christmas festivity to every room. Join Head gardener Penny Hemming to learn how to create one for your home.
Dining Events
Farm tours
See where we grow ingredients for your lunch or supper! Our head gardener Penny will give you a guided tour of our gardens, polytunnels and fields and talk to you about our organic farming methods. Pick your own optional!
Fish Fridays
We’ve teamed up with Chris Bean from the sustainable Kernowsashimi fishery in Cornwall to bring you Fish Fridays. For lunch and supper, expect all the Field Kitchen magic, but with a fishy twist.
Meat-Free Mondays
Once a week, we put on a special vegetarian feast. For lunch and supper, expect all the Riverford Field Kitchen magic, but with a meat-free twist.