Come and join John Wright , our River Cottage foraging expert, for an edible adventure along the beautiful coastline of West Dorset.

 

The coastline of the British Isles is not only a national treasure, but a source of free foods. We might find clams and mussels and the odd spider crab, as well as winkles and limpets, and a variety of edible seaweeds and sea vegetation such as sea beet and marsh samphire.

 

The day will start with coffee at River Cottage HQ before heading off to the coast (transport provided) to look for our edible coastline goodies. Depending on which beaches John selects for our forage, there might be a coach journey involved. A packed lunch is provided.

 

After the forage we will return to HQ where John and our River Cottage cooks will demonstrate recipes based on the typical find of a seashore forage, which will hopefully include what we have found that morning. These dishes will then be served up for your (latish) lunch.

 

John will then give an identification talk and answer any further questions you may have.

 

All guests will be given a signed copy of A Cook on the Wildside book on the day.

 

The Autumn version of this event, with a forage for mushrooms, is Walk on the Wildside: Mushroom Foraging. Or why not join John for a Wild Food Feast evening?

 

The afternoon of this event is demonstration based. Practical participation is not required, although volunteers are encouraged to take part in the demonstrations, at some point during the day.

 

Location: This course is based at River Cottage H.Q on the Dorset/Devon borders. Full address details of H.Q. will be provided once you have booked.

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 organic cordial and iced water from our own well.

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 012.... They will be very happy to help.

Age: We would advise that this course is only really suitable for 12yrs of age and upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We put these guidelines for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.

Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm

Please note that Hugh does not attend this course

Maximum number of guests: 26

Seasonality: May / June. We are only running two dates for 2008 as the this event depends on having a low tide on the day.

 

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