Why was River Cottage Australia Cancelled?
“It’s [River Cottage] not my property, I didn’t own it,” Paul says. “They [Foxtel] had a restructure and River Cottage didn’t meet the criteria.” Based on the long-running UK series hosted by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, the Tilba version of the show reached into communities right around South East NSW.
Where is Australian River Cottage filmed?
Central Tilba
| River Cottage Australia | |
|---|---|
| No. of episodes | 32 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Central Tilba, New South Wales |
| Production companies | ITV Studios Australia (2013) Keo Films (2013–present) |
Does River Cottage still exist?
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage Kitchen in Winchester has closed permanently as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. Fearnley-Whittingstall founded the River Cottage HQ farm and cookery school in Devon, made famous on the Channel 4 series Escape to River Cottage, in 2004.
Does River Cottage Australia still exist?
The River Cottage property was sold in July 2017 when TV production ended and is now available on AirBnB for $350 a night.
Did Paul West actually live at River Cottage?
Former River Cottage Australia host Paul West. These days, the chef is living with his young family in Bermagui, on the NSW South Coast, in a house they bought during their River Cottage Australia days, 30 minutes’ drive from the old TV set in Central Tilba.
Is Paul West still married?
West trained as a chef. He worked at Vue De Monde, as a bistro chef and also met his wife, Alicia, there. They have two children together.
What is Paul from River Cottage doing now?
These days, the chef is living with his young family in Bermagui, on the NSW South Coast, in a house they bought during their River Cottage Australia days, 30 minutes’ drive from the old TV set in Central Tilba.
How old is Hugh Whittingstall?
56 years (January 14, 1965)
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall/Age
Is Digger from River Cottage still alive?
Best known for spending a couple of seasons on the River Cottage farm in Central Tilba, West is now living in Bermagui on the NSW South Coast with his wife Alicia and two young sons Otto and Bowie (and, yes, the scene-stealing border collie Digger is still part of the family).
What to do in Tilba River Cottage Country?
Tilba is famous for Tilba Real Dairy and the cheese factory, but there are also many other great culinary delights to sample in River Cottage country. From cosy cafes, the Dromedary hotel and it’s restaurant to the Tilba Valley Winery & Alehouse there is something to satisfy most tastes.
Is the Tilba area a good place to stay?
Tilba is not only a must-visit on any south coast holiday, but also the perfect place to stay a little longer at one of the range of local accommodation options and enjoy the region in more depth.
Who are the hosts of River Cottage Australia?
Host Paul West has also moved on, his young family settling into Newcastle in recent months. “We’re keen to get back to the South Coast in the next couple of years, especially as Otto gets ready to start school,” Paul says.
Where does Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall live in Tilba?
The property is just a couple of minutes out of Central Tilba, nestled underneath Gulaga Mountain, a nine-hectare former dairy farm that needed a little tender loving care but had plenty of potential. ”It was a little rundown and it hadn’t been lived in full time for a long while,” Galloway says.
