A Day at Nancarrow
Immerse yourself and learn new skills on our organic farm
We’re inviting guests behind the scenes for exclusive workshops and dining experiences throughout the year. During your ‘day at Nancarrow’, guests will learn skills such as how food is produced using nature-friendly and regenerative techniques, get hands-on with pasta, butchery, bread-making, wood-turning, or printmaking workshops. Plus, enjoy homegrown food during their hearty lunch from our Farm kitchen!
Workshops will be limited to a limited number of guests per event and will be based in The Old Mill, Lambing shed or in our outdoor Wood-fired Kitchen. Each session will begin with tea and coffee and an introduction to the day, and, as you would expect, includes a hearty Farm lunch* served in the Oak Barn *apart from our Pasture to Plate workshop, where your lunch is served slightly differently from our Wood-fired Kitchen.
Dates:
- Makers Day: Friday 13th February, Friday 13th & 27th March
– Woodturning Workshop with Dave Chamberlain & Lawrence Moody
– Print Making Workshop with Alicia Breakspear
- Saturday 14th February – Passion for Pasta
- Thursday 19th February – Pasta Together – Parent & Child Workshop (aimed at children of pre-school ages)
- Friday 20th February – Pasta Together – Parent & Child Workshop (aimed at children of secondary-school ages)
- Friday 6th March – Passion for Pasta
- Wednesday 15th April – Pasture to Plate
- Wednesday 15th April – Bread & Baking
- Wednesday 13th May – Pasture to Plate
- Wednesday 10th June – Pasture to Plate
More 2026 dates will be released very soon!
Days at Nancarrow includes tea, coffee and a light bite on arrival, your workshop with the Nancarrow team, and a hearty Farm lunch. We will also have the option for you to upgrade to Supper or even Dinner, Bed and Breakfast if you’d like to stay a little longer *on selected dates.
If you’re thinking about purchasing a day as a gift, much like our other vouchers, you can choose a screen-printed card and envelope, which will be sent via first-class post. Vouchers available to purchase here.
Pasture to Plate – A Butchery & Woodfire Cooking Experience
Join us for workshop that takes you deep into the heart of sustainable, nose-to-tail farming and cooking. Your day will start with a guided tour of the farm to learn about sustainable farming practices. You’ll then head to the butchery to see how our chefs break down a quarter of a bullock, talking you through various cuts, their uses, and preparation techniques.
From the butchery, we head to the fire for a chef’s table experience. Learn the fundamentals of woodfire cooking as you watch how to grill, sear, and smoke a range of steaks and other cuts over open flame. Taste the different cuts along the way and explore complementary sauces using fresh ingredients from our kitchen garden to elevate the dishes.
Itinerary:
9:30am –Arrive and enjoy a welcome from our team with warm morning pastries tea and coffee.
10:00am – The day will start with an introduction to the farm and tour. You’ll then head to butchery to learn how our chefs break down the Forequarter of a bullock which includes the shoulders, ribs and other cuts.
12.30pm – You will then begin the woodfired cooking experience by observing the various cooking and grilling techniques demonstrated by head chef Jack Bristow. You will then get to sample the different cuts as well as exploring sauces that complements the dishes using ingredients from our kitchen garden.
3pm – The workshop finishes.
Passion for Pasta
In this workshop, we will be making dough from scratch and mastering a range of pasta shapes and filled pasta dishes under the guidance of our in-house pasta experts. You’ll create Pappardelle, Tagliatelle, Ravioli, Tortellini, and Agnolotti. Garganelli and Sardinian gnocchi, elevating your knowledge and skills!
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with newfound confidence in pasta-making, recipe cards, and expert tips to perfect your skills for years to come.
Itinerary:
9:30am – Arrive and enjoy a warm welcome from our team with morning pastries, tea and coffee.
10:30am – Start your workshop by learning the fundamentals of pasta dough with one of our very talented pasta chefs. Then, dive into a hands-on session where you’ll learn how to shape, fill and perfect your homemade pasta.
1pm – Take a break and enjoy a delicious Farm Lunch, featuring a selection of dishes from our kitchen team.
2:15pm – Tour our salad garden and greenhouse, handpicking fresh ingredients to create your very own pasta dressing or sauce. Collect your goodie bags, including ingredients and recipe cards so you can recreate your Nancarrow pasta at home!
3pm – Wrap up your workshops with the option to stay and enjoy a drink by the pond, join our Farm Supper, or book our Supper, Bed & Breakfast to prolong your Nancarrow experience!
Pasta Together – Parent & Child
We have released Together Pasta Workshops, where we are offering two separate Workshops for both primary and secondary-aged children, plus their parent/carer. Join us for a hands-on parent-and-child pasta-making workshop, perfect for primary-aged children (aged 5-11) who love to get stuck in and learn new skills alongside their grown-up. With guidance from our friendly in-house pasta experts, you’ll learn how to make simple pasta dough from scratch and handshape it into a variety of fun and achievable pastas together.
Children can try their hands at rolling and cutting Pappardelle and Tagliatelle with the support of their adult. We’ll keep the session relaxed, playful, and tailored to different ages and abilities, ensuring everyone can join in safely and confidently. *Secondary aged children will test their hands on shaping filled pasta like Ravioli and Tortellini, with guidance from their adult.
By the end of the session, you’ll head home with delicious pasta you’ve made together, recipe cards, and simple tips to help you recreate the experience in your own kitchen.
Woodturning
Join local woodturners Dave Chamberlain and Lawrence Moody for a half-day woodturning experience here at Nancarrow. Your session begins with an introduction to the lathe and the specialist (and very sharp!) tools you’ll be using. You’ll then get hands-on, working with wood harvested directly from the farm to create a unique piece to take home. You’ll work at your own pace, with flexibility to explore what interests you most. Starting with crafting a bowl of your own design, there’s usually time to experiment with additional tools and techniques—perhaps trying your hand at making a goblet, vase, dibber, or even a simple spinning top. Spaces are limited to just three guests per Workshop who will all learn on their own lathe alongside Dave & Lawrence, two very experienced instructors.
Your workshop ends with a delicious Farm Lunch, showcasing a selection of dishes prepared by our kitchen team.
All finished pieces will be treated with a food-safe paste made from natural oil and beeswax sourced from the Nancarrow beehives. The workshop takes place in the lambing shed—outdoors, but fully under cover.
Printmaking
Join local artist Alicia Breakspear for a half or full day of learning how to create botanical prints from nature. In this 1-day workshop, you’ll learn the process of botanical printmaking and come home with a selection of original prints on premium papers. Alicia will provide you with a selection of pressed flowers which have been picked from the farm and are in keeping with the changes of the season. You’ll then learn to ink evenly and print from these flowers using a tabletop etching press and create original pieces of artwork on paper.
We recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little inky. We will be using non-toxic soy-based inks.
You’ll leave with a selection of prints that you have made. This is usually around 5-10 prints. A kit list and step-by-step guide.
Itinerary:
9:30am – Arrive and enjoy a warm welcome from Alicia with morning pastries, tea, and coffee.
10am – Begin your workshop by learning the fundamentals of botanical printmaking. Alicia will guide you through the process, showing you how to select seasonal pressed flowers, ink them evenly, and use a tabletop etching press to create beautiful prints on premium paper. Continue your hands-on workshop, experimenting with layering, composition, and inking techniques. Create a collection of 5-10 orginal prints, with guidance from Alicia to help perfect your artworks.
1pm – Enjoy a delicious Farm Lunch, giving you time to relax and chat with fellow participants.
2pm – Develop and explore further techniques of printmaking with plants, look at different processes of positive, negative and ghost printing.
4pm – Wrap up your workshop with a final review of your prints and receive a kit list and step-by-step guide. Take home your handmade prints and everything you need to continue your botanical printmaking at home.
Cows, Meadows & Dunes
This workshop will take you on an afternoon tour around Nancarrow Farm to meet our herd and explore the importance of native breeds, meadow restoration, and conservation grazing. Your experience includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Penhale Nature Reserve, where our cattle are helping to rewild the largest inland dune system in Europe.
After an afternoon of discovery, return to Nancarrow for a relaxing Supper in the Oak Barn or sunlit Courtyard (weather permitting). Your ticket includes £50 towards your meal, allowing you to choose from our full Supper menu, featuring an array of sharing dishes, main courses, and desserts.
Itinerary:
2pm – Arrive and enjoy a warm welcome from our team with afternoon tea and coffee.
2:30pm – Set off on a guided Farm tour exploring our vegetable and salad gardens, wild meadows, pastures, and meet our Herd. Learn from Steve about native breeds, our meadow restoration project and conservation grazing.
3:30pm – Travel in convoy to Penhale (a short 5-mile journey), for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of this normally private site. Discover how our cattle are contributing to the rewilding of Europe’s largest inland dune system, while soaking in breathtaking views of Penhale and Perranporth Beach.
6pm – Return to Nancarrow for a re-fresh before Supper. If you’ve chosen to stay overnight, you can retreat to your room to unwind, or simply relax by the pond with a drink before your meal.
6:45pm – Enjoy your Supper! Let us know if you’d prefer to dine later – we’re happy to accommodate a later reservation.
