Farm to Fork: A Cotswold Food Journey


This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a thoughtfully curated journey into the heart of the English countryside, where tradition, taste, and terroir come together in the most delicious way. Farm to Fork: A Cotswold Food Journey is a full-day experience designed for food lovers, curious travelers, and those seeking a deeper connection to the land and the people behind the food. Whether you’re venturing out from London or Oxford, this immersive countryside escape offers the perfect blend of artisan skill, rural beauty, and hands-on indulgence.

The day unfolds at a celebrated organic creamery, set within a working estate surrounded by open fields and centuries-old farming traditions. Surrounded by this atmospheric setting, you’ll be welcomed into the world of artisan cheesemaking—where traditional techniques meet modern sustainability.

Step behind the scenes to observe the cheesemakers at work and discover the science and patience behind each wheel of cheese. You’ll sample four award-winning cheeses, each with its own character and story—shaped by the cows’ diet, the land they graze on, and the care of the farmers who know them by name.

The journey continues to Daylesford Organic, one of the UK’s most iconic farmshops and a champion of seasonal, sustainable living. You’ll have time to explore their impeccably curated food hall, bakery, floristry, and homeware collection. Pause for a coffee, or simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere of this beautifully restored estate.

Your day culminates in a hands-on cooking experience, where you’ll prepare and enjoy a traditional three-course English meal. Under the guidance of a skilled local chef, you’ll learn how to create timeless British dishes—from savory starters like Scotch eggs or potted trout, to hearty mains like steak & ale pie or vegetable tarts, finishing with classic desserts such as Eton Mess or Sticky Toffee Pudding. It’s an experience that doesn’t just satisfy the appetite—it feeds the soul.

This is not a rushed tour. It’s a carefully paced, immersive journey designed to let you savor the best of the English countryside—its flavors, its stories, and its enduring culinary traditions.

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Tour Highlights

  • Explore an award-winning organic creamery with behind-the-scenes access to the cheesemaking process

  • Taste four artisanal cheeses made on-site from estate-raised cows

  • Visit the iconic Daylesford Organic Farmshop for browsing and inspiration

  • Participate in a hands-on English cooking class featuring a full three-course meal

  • Enjoy breathtaking rural scenery and authentic local experiences

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25 November 2024

Cotswold Tours & Travel are the most accommodating and creative group I’ve ever had the pleasure of travelling with!

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We knew we wanted to do private touring of the Cotswolds, so we asked Eddie Dale to help us design 3 days of “out of the ordinary” touring. And did he ever! David picked us up at our hotel in London, then travelled to Oxford, then Blenheim Palace, then indirectly to Stow-on-the-Wold. Wonderfully informative. Day two we did on our own — walking through fields to Bourton-on-t...

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