Walk on the Wildside - Edible Seashore

Come and join John Wright, our River Cottage foraging expert and author of the 5th River Cottage Handbook, Edible Seashore, for an edible adventure along the beautiful Jurassic coastline of the South West. Keep me informed >

The seashore can be a wonderful source of free food if you know what you're looking for - which is where John comes in. John is not only an expert mycologist but a keen seashore forager.

We will meet at River Cottage HQ, from where we will set out on our expedition (transport and a packed lunch will be provided).

Depending on whether you join us in Autumn or Spring, we might expect to find shellfish including the odd velvet swimming crab and a variety of edible seaweeds and sea vegetation such as sea beet and sea radish. John is also keen on laying pots, so if we have time and the weather is right, he will show us how this is done.

After the forage we will return to HQ, where John and our River Cottage chefs, will demonstrate recipes based on a typical seashore find, which will hopefully include some of what we have found that morning. John will then give an identification talk and answer any further questions you may have. These dishes will be served up for your (latish) lunch.

John also teaches Walk on the Wildside: Mushroom Foraging during the Autumn.

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

Additional Details

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

Wine/drink: We are a licensed venue and we have a wide selection of the finest organic wines. We will be serving organic cordial and iced water from our own well.

Accomodation: If you need local accommodation please click here.

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 in place for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.

Time: Start and finish times for this course vary due to the tide times. Please check your confirmation email which is sent two weeks prior to the date of your course when we will verify the times.

Please note that Hugh does not attend this course

Maximum number of guests: 24

Seasonality: Spring and Autumn

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