"Wild food comes with a unique guarantee: unlike almost every kind of cultivated food, it has not been messed about with by people. It is pure, natural, and untampered with."
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Join our foraging expert John Wright for a feast of wild foods gathered from the forests, beaches and hedgerows of Dorset and Devon. John, who leads our Edible Seashore and Mushroom Foraging courses, will spend the day collecting wild ingredients before bringing them back to River Cottage HQ, where our team of chefs will transform them into a delicious meal for you.
On arrival at 6pm, you will be welcomed with a glass of homemade elderflower cordial and canapés made with wild ingredients. John will then give a talk on the foods he has collected for your supper. The natural larder is overflowing with good things at this time of year and his haul might include seabeet, seaweed, comfrey and watercress, as well as elderflower, rocket, marsh samphire and alexanders. There could be pigeon, rabbit, venison, squirrel or shellfish too, and maybe even some wild mushrooms.
John will hand over to the River Cottage chefs who will demonstrate some recipes using wild ingredients, which you can then sit down to enjoy as part of your four-course set menu. At the end of the evening, you'll be able to take away recipes and tips on how to forage yourself (including things to avoid!).
Time: 6pm - 10.45pm
Additional Information
Please Note that Hugh will not be attending this evening
Seating: Our evening events are held in a converted 17th century barn, with seating laid out in banqueting style - two long tables of 32 - for a fantastic atmosphere and stimulating conversation with fellow guests. If you would like to book a group of 10 or more on this event please call us on 01297 630302, before you book, so that we can make sure we can accomodate you.
Seasonality: This event only runs in May. If you would prefer a day course, then why not join us for Johns mushroom foraging or Edible Seashore foraging expeditions.
Wine/drink: We are a licensed venue. We also have a Bring Your Own policy and we do not charge corkage. We have a wide selection of the finest organic wines. We will be serving cordial and iced water from our own well. Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits will be served at the end of the meal.
Location: This course is run from River Cottage H.Q on the Dorset/Devon borders. Full address details of H.Q. will be provided once you have booked.
Age: The minimum age on this event is 5yrs of age. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We put these guidelines for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.
Accommodation: If you need local accommodation, click here for a list of hotels and bed & breakfasts, recommended to us by our customers. We don't have camping facilities but for information on local campsites and self catering accommodation, call the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Office on 01297 442 138. They will be very happy to help.