Treat someone special to a 4-hour outdoor experience that combines nature, learning, and delicious food. Perfect for foodies, nature lovers, or anyone who loves something a little different.
Set in the scenic Hackney Marshes, this Wild Plants and Forest Mushroom Foraging & Cooking Experience is a hands-on journey through the world of edible wild herbs and plants. With the guidance of an expert forager, guests will explore the marshes in search of seasonal plants and fungi, learning how to identify, pick, and use these natural ingredients safely and creatively.
Once their baskets are full, participants will return to an outdoor kitchen to cook a seasonal dish inspired by what they have foraged. Using their freshly foraged herbs, they’ll mix, fold, and cook up a delicious feast, all while picking up new recipes, techniques, and stories behind each plant.
This small-group experience (capped at 20 people) offers a friendly atmosphere that’s perfect for anyone new to foraging. It’s a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or even as a thoughtful alternative to traditional presents.
Whether it’s for a loved one or a treat for yourself, this foraging experience is a chance to reconnect with nature, explore new skills, and enjoy some mouth-watering food made with your own hands.
The classes for this experience are seasonal but here is an example of what you could choose:
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Chinese Dumpling
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Autumnal Pasta Making
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Orzo and Autumnal Stew
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Warming Winter Hotpot
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging: St. Patrick's day special- Guinness Shepherds pie
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Spicy Rosehips Stew
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Nepalese Momo
Wild Food & Mushroom Foraging for Wild Kimchi Making
Meeting Point and Time:Â
11am at the entrance to the Middlesex Filter beds nature reserve (west side entrance), accessible on the Canal Towpath opposite Millfields park.Â
The group will depart at 11:05 to start the class.Â
Maximum group size is 20 people.
Dietary requirements
All food cooked is vegetarian.Â
Gluten free and dairy free diets can be accommodated.
Available on selected dates throughout the year - approximately 1 date a month.
Please allow 4 hours for this experience.
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.
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