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:
- Friday 3rd July – Toddle & Taste
- Thursday 9th July – Passion for Pasta
- Friday 17th July – Toddle & Taste
- Thursday 6th August – Passion for Pasta
- Thursday 6th August – Woodturning
Book here. More 2026 Autumn 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!
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.
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.
