It was 1998 when Hugh moved into the original River Cottage in Dorset, to start growing and rearing some of his own food. 'River Cottage' has since moved on, and has grown and developed, but we continue to stand for the same principles: less dependence on the outside world, food integrity, and the consumption of local, seasonal produce.
Today, River Cottage consists of several different projects.
River Cottage HQ, based at Park Farm near Axminster, is our base for running courses and events inspired by the philosophy of the original River Cottage - ranging from a night's dining and entertainment, through to courses in foraging, curing, gardening, breadmaking, butchery and more.