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Hedgerow Foraging

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10:00 - 17:00

Foraging Course with John Wright River Cottage Expert

Join John Wright, River Cottage expert and author of the River Cottage Hedgerow Handbook, for a full day of wild food foraging in the stunning Devon countryside. Learn how to identify, gather, and forage responsibly for a variety of wild ingredients under John’s expert guidance.

Explore the hedgerows and woodlands of our 100-acre organic farm as you discover seasonal wild foods and sustainable foraging practices. After a morning spent gathering, enjoy a delicious two-course lunch prepared using your foraged finds, followed by a wild food cookery demonstration.

This course offers a unique chance to connect with nature and enhance your knowledge of edible wild plants.

Is this course suitable for me?  We recommend this course for participants aged 12 and up. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our guests. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need more information.

ARRIVE AT RIVER COTTAGE

You’ll be greeted at the top of the hill and begin your River Cottage experience with a 10-15 minute walk down the pathways to the farm, allowing you to fully soak up the views of the valley.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

You will be welcomed by our friendly front-of-house team with tea, coffee, and treats fresh from the kitchen. Your host, John Wright, will introduce the day before you set off on your forage.

MORNING FORAGE

You’ll explore the beautiful countryside surrounding River Cottage HQ. John will teach you how to safely identify and pick various wild foods. While we can’t guarantee what you’ll find during the forage, there will always be plenty to discuss.

SNACK BREAK

We’ll keep your energy levels up with tea, coffee, and delicious snacks throughout the day.

A FURTHER FORAGE

After your snack, you’ll continue your foray to discover what else you might find.

LATE LUNCH

Food is always the focus at River Cottage, and a delicious seasonal two-course lunch will be one of the highlights of your day.

DEMO SESSION ONE

The afternoon session will cover conservation, how to recognise poisonous and exotic species, and the laws of foraging.

DEMO SESSION TWO

John will continue to inspire and entertain you with a demonstration of dishes that can be created using simple wild ingredients, and you’ll enjoy some tasters along the way.

DEPARTURE

At the end of the day, you’ll head back up the hill at 5 PM to our car park, feeling confident to make the most of your hedgerow hikes.

Highlights

  • Meet John Wright, author of the River Cottage Hedgerow Handbook.
  • Head out on a guided forage in beautiful Devon hedgerows and woodlands.
  • Learn how to safely identify edible plants and foraged ingredients.
  • Discover new recipes during our chefs’ demonstration.
  • Tuck into a delicious two-course lunch featuring your foraged finds.
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A man wearing a hat proudly holds up a vibrant green plant, showcasing his appreciation for nature.
Blackberries on a bush ready to be picked.
A woman foraging in the River Cottage Kitchen Garden under clear blue skies.
A man wearing a hat proudly holds up a vibrant green plant, showcasing his appreciation for nature.
Blackberries on a bush ready to be picked.
A woman foraging in the River Cottage Kitchen Garden under clear blue skies.

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Foraging Course with John Wright River Cottage Expert

Join John Wright, River Cottage expert and author of the River Cottage Hedgerow Handbook, for a full day of wild food foraging in the stunning Devon countryside. Learn how to identify, gather, and forage responsibly for a variety of wild ingredients under John’s expert guidance.

Explore the hedgerows and woodlands of our 100-acre organic farm as you discover seasonal wild foods and sustainable foraging practices. After a morning spent gathering, enjoy a delicious two-course lunch prepared using your foraged finds, followed by a wild food cookery demonstration.

This course offers a unique chance to connect with nature and enhance your knowledge of edible wild plants.

Is this course suitable for me?  We recommend this course for participants aged 12 and up. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all our guests. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need more information.

ARRIVE AT RIVER COTTAGE

You’ll be greeted at the top of the hill and begin your River Cottage experience with a 10-15 minute walk down the pathways to the farm, allowing you to fully soak up the views of the valley.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

You will be welcomed by our friendly front-of-house team with tea, coffee, and treats fresh from the kitchen. Your host, John Wright, will introduce the day before you set off on your forage.

MORNING FORAGE

You’ll explore the beautiful countryside surrounding River Cottage HQ. John will teach you how to safely identify and pick various wild foods. While we can’t guarantee what you’ll find during the forage, there will always be plenty to discuss.

SNACK BREAK

We’ll keep your energy levels up with tea, coffee, and delicious snacks throughout the day.

A FURTHER FORAGE

After your snack, you’ll continue your foray to discover what else you might find.

LATE LUNCH

Food is always the focus at River Cottage, and a delicious seasonal two-course lunch will be one of the highlights of your day.

DEMO SESSION ONE

The afternoon session will cover conservation, how to recognise poisonous and exotic species, and the laws of foraging.

DEMO SESSION TWO

John will continue to inspire and entertain you with a demonstration of dishes that can be created using simple wild ingredients, and you’ll enjoy some tasters along the way.

DEPARTURE

At the end of the day, you’ll head back up the hill at 5 PM to our car park, feeling confident to make the most of your hedgerow hikes.

Highlights

  • Meet John Wright, author of the River Cottage Hedgerow Handbook.
  • Head out on a guided forage in beautiful Devon hedgerows and woodlands.
  • Learn how to safely identify edible plants and foraged ingredients.
  • Discover new recipes during our chefs’ demonstration.
  • Tuck into a delicious two-course lunch featuring your foraged finds.
Foraging CoursesGardening and Outdoor CoursesRiver Cottage Courses
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  1. Zoe
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    Well organised, relaxed, great environment to learn – I enjoyed the course and it was inspiring too!

  2. Diana
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    “Our chef teacher was enthusiastic, friendly and very helpful and informed. I love cooking and I really enjoyed myself. However long you’ve been cooking you can always learn new things and the dishes we made were all delicious.”

  3. Jeanette
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    Great food and all fresh and local, fabulous staff, we picked up plenty of tips

  4. George
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    Brilliant chef for the day, it was amazing thankyou, and really appreciate the hard work and effort that must go on behind the scenes everyday to organise all you do, as well as to do the day itself thankyou.