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Had a really good experience with Dave at Chantry Wood in Guildford. He was extremely knowledgeable and the course was very well thought out, engaging and fun. He gave very clear explanations on inedible/toxic lookalikes of the things we found which we very much appreciated as complete novices.Dave was kind enough to provide dandelion coffee, sorrel soup and pan-fried mixed mushrooms with a homemade pickled wild garlic and hawthorn chutney (which was to die for!)
I went on a foraging course last Saturday. It was lots of fun and Dave’s knowledge was amazing. He was also fun to hang out with. We had some delicious soup, coffee and cooked mushrooms at the end. A wonderful day out. Will definitely book another course, with my daughter next time. Thanks Dave
We did the foraging day in New Forest with Marlow. We had previously done an Autumn one focusing on mushrooms which we loved so much we wanted to do the Spring one too! Marlow is incredibly knowledgeable and able to answer anything you ask! These courses are inspiring helping you learn just how much there is around us ...but always with a respectful approach to our countryside and nature. Highly recommend.
My parner and I went on the foraging tour yesterday (18th May) ran by Eric. At the beginning Eric went over the laws of foraging and where you are allowed to forage in the UK - this helped immensely with my confidence as to where I can forage and was interesting to hear his own experience with it. We then did a beautiful walk that was packed full of information, tasting plants, soup, haw berry fruit winders and eldeflower champagne (all foraged and homemade). Then finished off by a homemade foraged meal of pesto pasta, wild mushroom patte and elderberry & raspberry tarts. All in all such a fantastic day, we learned so much and have much more confidence in our foraging skills. Thank you to Eric, we couldn’t fault the day at all!
🌿 A Magical Foraging Experience with Dave B – 5 Stars! 🌿My sister and I had the absolute pleasure of joining Dave B for a foraging experience yesterday, and it was nothing short of magical. From start to finish, the day was rich in discovery, flavour, and connection with nature.Dave is not only incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wild food, but also a joy to be around — fun, approachable, and full of fascinating insights. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his respect for nature and its gifts truly deepened our appreciation for the wild around us.What made the day even more special was Dave’s incredible talent as a chef. We were treated to freshly baked sourdough bread, a comforting vegetable soup, and a delicious pizza-style flatbread topped with nettles — all made with such care and flavour. One of the highlights was watching him cook handpicked mushrooms right in front of us in a homemade wild garlic butter — absolutely divine!The setting in Warlingham was stunning — peaceful and green, and we didn’t venture too far from our base, which made it a relaxed experience rather than a strenuous hike. I wore trainers which were perfect, and I’d recommend long trousers as we did pass through a few nettly patches.We began the day at a lovely local pub, and although drinks weren’t included, we had the option to purchase wine or beer, which paired beautifully with the wild delicacies we were served.All in all, this was a true 5-star experience. It was the perfect way to celebrate my 50th birthday — memorable, delicious, and soul-nourishing. I can’t recommend this enough, whether for a special occasion or simply to reconnect with nature (and your tastebuds!).
We attended a foraging session in Thetford Forest in May. The leader was so full of his own stories the first session on the rules regarding legal foraging took over 30 mins. We then walked no more than 5 mins away from a busy car park railway line nd were surrounded by visitors and ice cream vans for most of the course.18 people on the course, far too many.Guide then prepared our food with little regard for food hygiene. I know we are In the natural environment but I do feel sooner or later someone on one of these courses is going to be very unwell. No washing of foraged items picked beside a busy footpath with dog faeces around, and then straight into the cooking.
My sister and I and a friend did a foraging course in the New Forest and loved it. It was very interesting and informative and delivered brilliantly despite quite a lot of distractions from donkeys and bikers!! We learned a lot and had a freshly cooked meal at the end using some of the ingredients talked about during the walk. Thank you to Dave who ran the course and had travelled from Somerset to do it. Lovely day!
Our course was mid March. It was interesting. Our guide clearly knew his stuff and filled the walk with occasional stories and anecdotes while giving us opportunities to nibble on various plants. The walk was over within 3hrs and followed by us standing around for 15mins while the food was set up and salads made around the corner away from us. The meal at the end was a little disappointing; bread, pesto, salad and store brought oatcakes with homemade Nutella (which was delicious). Overall an interesting afternoon but not worth the £50 paid.
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Our instructor was David B. he was very friendly and provided detailed clear explanations. He was also encouraged us to ask questions throughout the course and provided us with answers where possible. All in all, enjoyed the whole experience and will do it again.
My husband, sister and I recently travelled to attend a foraging day in Worcestershire as the three of us couldn’t get together at the same time to attend a more local one. It was worth the extra travel time and was run by Phil who was very knowledgable and interesting (how does he fit all his activities in?). We learned a great deal and I purchased one of their excellent books to back things up rather than trust to memory! We finished with a tasty meal using Phil’s previously foraged ingredients plus a bit foraged on the day and thoroughly enjoyed the results of his cooking skills. A great day out! PS. I am now growing hairy bittercress on my windowsill as it tastes delicious, though still trying to eradicate it from the garden!
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