Workshops & events
Join us for themed menus, expert talks, hands-on workshops, farm tours and more.
Workshops & events
7th June 2021
Sourdough Baking Workshops – multiple dates
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.
14th June 2021
Bread Making Workshop – multiple dates
Ever wanted to learn the art of home baked bread? Are you a kitchen devotee looking to progress your skills to the next level? If so, join guest chef Andy Tyrell to learn how to fill your home with the smell of freshly baked treats.
7th July 2021
Charred: Feast Over Fire with Genevieve Taylor
We believe that a great barbecue is about more than just meat, which is why we are delighted that cooking over fire and BBQ expert Genevieve Taylor is joining us to host a fire-focused, veg-centric feast featuring recipes from her latest books Foolproof BBQ and Charred.
8th July 2021
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 at this two and a half hour demo.
13th July 2021
Artichoke Masterclass with Guy Singh-Watson *SOLD OUT*
Join Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson on a walk, demo and lunch in celebration of one of his favourite vegetables; the mighty artichoke.
15th July 2021
Veg Growing Mini Masterclass – multiple dates
If you’re in need of inspiration for growing at home, want to start a new veg patch or seeking advice on how to get the best from your garden space, then this mini masterclass will get you living life on the veg in no time!
21st July 2021
Summer Blooms – multiple dates
Join Head Gardener Penny Hemming in this hands-on practical floral workshop, where guests will create a beautiful fresh flower arrangement to take home.
28th July 2021
Chasing Smoke: Middle Eastern Fire Feast *SOLD OUT*
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Where there’s fire, there’s delicious food to share, and friendships and memories to make. Join us for a Middle-Eastern Feast cooked over fire as we welcome back Sarit & Itamar of Honey & Co.
29th July 2021
Chasing Smoke: Middle Eastern Fire Cookery Demo
Join us for a Middle-Eastern cooking over fire demo. Our guest hosts Sarit and Itamar of Honey & Co will be sharing their tips and techniques to create the tastiest Middle-Eastern food cooked over fire during a two and a half hour demo.
3rd August 2021
Tomato Growing & Cooking Masterclass
Join us for a veg-adventure led by the Riverford experts and learn how to grow, nurture and even cook these vibrant jewels of summer.
8th September 2021
Chilli Growing & Cooking Masterclass
Have you ever wanted to experience the pleasure of growing your own chillies? Want some inspiration for cooking and eating chillies? If so, then this half-day Chilli Growing & Cooking Workshop is designed for you.
15th September 2021
Squash Growing & Cooking Masterclass
If you don't know your Crown Prince from your Queensland Blue or maybe in a bit of a pickle about how to cook an Uchi Kuri then join us at our Squash Growing & Cooking Masterclass.
29th September 2021
Anna Jones; One: Pot, Pan, Planet Dinner
Anna Jones, the ‘queen of greens’, will be hosting a dinner featuring dishes from her new book; One: Pot, Pan, Planet, which celebrates vegetables and delivers knock-out flavour, but without taking time and energy.
30th September 2021
Anna Jones; One: Pot, Pan, Planet Cookery Demo
Join award-winning cook and best-selling author, Anna Jones, for a two and a half hour demo, where she will inspire guests with ideas and simple approaches to reduce waste, use leftovers and make your kitchen plastic free whilst cooking delicious recipes.
3rd November 2021
Amelia Freer’s Simply Good Food Feast
Best-selling author and nutritional therapist, Amelia Freer, will be cooking up a feast featuring recipes bursting with goodness from her latest book; Simply Good For You.
4th November 2021
Amelia Freer’s Simply Good Food Demo
Join us for health focused cookery demo with Amelia Freer, international best-seller and one of UK's most respected nutritional therapists.
22nd November 2021
Christmas Baking Workshop – multiple dates
Join guest chef Andy Tyrrell for a day of baking festive treats such as orange and cranberry brioche, traditional Stollen and a festive focaccia with a veg twist, as well as essential bread making techniques.
30th November 2021
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop – multiple dates
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.
17th December 2021
Christmas Garland Workshop – multiple dates
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.
