The series sees former chef Paul West showcase local produce and farming while attempting to live in a self-sufficient manner.
On 30 November 2012, The LifeStyle Channel announced they had commissioned a local adaption of the English franchise River Cottage.
[1] On 25 March 2013 it was announced the host would be Tasmanian chef Paul West and the River Cottage would be located in Central Tilba, New South Wales.
[2] The first season, consisting of 8 episodes, premiered on 27 June 2013 and was a co-production between ITV Studios Australia and Keo Films.
[10] In June 2017, the 22-acre property featured in the show was sold[11] with West and his family relocating to Newcastle.