Experience one of our signature foraging courses in Devon—our legendary mushroom foraging day at River Cottage. Join us in the stunning woodlands and fields surrounding River Cottage during the peak autumn fungi season, and get closer to nature while learning about wild foods.

Led by our expert forager John Wright, author of the River Cottage Mushroom Handbook, you’ll hunt for a wide range of mushrooms while learning how to identify and gather your crop safely. In John’s experienced hands, you’ll discover how to forage responsibly, only picking what you need. During our forays, we take two baskets for the group: one for edible finds and another for interesting discoveries. We never pick anything rare or the same species twice.

After your morning adventure, our chefs will prepare a delicious two-course seasonal forager’s lunch. John will then host an afternoon masterclass, where you’ll learn about the seasonal bounty you’ve picked, the rules of conservation, and the harder-to-find exotic species. This will be followed by a wild food cookery demonstration. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with newfound skills and a keen eye for foraging opportunities!

“Such impressive expertise on mushrooms and foraging. Excellent food and cooking demonstration. This is the second course I have attended at River Cottage. Both were happy memorable days and exceeded my expectations” – Nancy