Foraging for Mushrooms and other Wild Foods – all over the UK
We have a genuine love of wild British food. There is an abundance of edible plants and mushrooms that grow in the UK, and knowing what you can and cannot eat from your local woods will enhance your walks as well as your diet. Much of what you can pick in the UK whilst foraging would be considered food for fine dining, and often beyond a normal household budget. So why not learn how to find it for free?
Foraging Courses
We run a range of foraging courses and trips, from days out near London, to camping and wild food weekends and trips away to hotels with gourmet chefs.
Private Foraging Events
Tailor-made packages for stag or hen parties, work events, for chefs, or for groups wishing to find out more about nature’s bountiful larder.
Foraging Alerts
Join our mailing list and you’ll be kept up to date on any new wild food recipes, and also the latest on courses, trips and events around the UK.
Wild Mushroom Guide
The more common edible – and poisonous – British mushrooms. Always use multiple sources of identification before picking and eating any wild mushrooms.
Hedgerow Guide
There’s more to foraging than mushrooms. Our hedgerow guide lists some of the more common edible wild plants – you’ll find many in fields and woods too.
Wild Food Recipes
It’s sometimes difficult to know what to do with foraged food in the kitchen. Try these ideas for snacks, drinks, main courses and even condiments.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Antony Sargerson
Antony Sargerson
Thanks guys for a really insightful afternoon. We've just fried up our bag - delicious!!"
Andrew Ledger
Andrew Ledger
Tim Edwards
Tim Edwards
James Taylor
James Taylor
Alan and Angela Colbridge
Alan and Angela Colbridge
Kate Gallagher
Kate Gallagher
Andy Harnell
Andy Harnell
Isabelle Hanlon
Isabelle Hanlon
Sheila Sargeant
Sheila Sargeant
Peter Randall
Peter Randall
Sam Haydon, Shukers Land Rover Ludlow
Sam Haydon, Shukers Land Rover Ludlow
Mark & Rosalind Butterworth
Mark & Rosalind Butterworth
Helen Buttery
Helen Buttery
Paul Haywood
Paul Haywood
Steve Hemmings
Steve Hemmings
Vanessa Brown, Quinine Design
Vanessa Brown, Quinine Design
Andrew Higgs
Andrew Higgs
Pam Harper and Mike Barnes
Pam Harper and Mike Barnes
Jess Moore
Jess Moore
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the foraging course last week at Ashton-under-Hill. I must admit my grandson Alex enjoyed it as much as I did and thank you for including him in so well."
John Denton
John Denton
"On behalf of the Google team, I wanted to say a big thank you for leading such a fun and educational course. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the mushrooms we ate for lunch were so tasty. We all learnt a lot and have been talking about the various mushroom types we encountered (luckily these notes will help refresh our memory!)."
Stacey, Google
Stacey, Google
"Hi. We just wanted to send you a message thanking you for all your videos on YouTube. The knowledge we have gained from you has given us a new way of appreciating fungi. Since finding your videos we have gone down a five year rabbit hole in to understanding our surroundings and are now in the process of going off grid and living a self sufficient life. Your videos were one of the initial things that gave us confidence and motivation. Thanks you. Anthony and Erica"
Anthony and Erica, The Chicken Tree
Anthony and Erica, The Chicken Tree
Thanks so much for the info, the forage in Lustleigh was a great experience. The mushroom soup tasted so intense we are still talking about it, we are recommending the experience to all family and friends,
thanks again."
Chris & Steve Hiller
Chris & Steve Hiller
Thanks for this which ices a very special cake. The whole family had a great day, learnt a lot and enjoyed your food, wisdom and excellent manner with adults and kids alike.
I am grazing the Hawthorn with gusto and your sorrelled version of wild garlic pesto is going down a storm.
Hope to see you again soon.
Best wishes"
The Ritchie Family
The Ritchie Family
That was just the most wonderful trip for me today. I was running-in-the-head to remember it all. Child's play for you. But for me....it was just brilliant.
Thank you for your generosity. The soup and pasta : everything.
I am gonna try to learn what I can from you, as often as I'm able.
All the very best."
Simon
Simon
It was a lovely day - great to learn so much. Cooked the mushrooms with olive oil in the oven and had them with the wild salad for a starter.
I'm going to print all the links and go walking with my Dad this weekend in and around Shrewsbury. I'm going to book more courses - great presents.
Thank you!"
Eloise
Eloise
Greg, North Devon
Greg, North Devon
Best wishes,
Alex"
Alex Stevenson
Alex Stevenson
Best wishes."
Michael Ackerman
Michael Ackerman
All the best
Dave"
Dave Whitmore
Dave Whitmore
Peter Falconer
Peter Falconer
Both myself and my wife would like to thank you for the foraging course which we thought was perfect for beginners and gave us a taste of what could be a great pastime."
Dave Meldrum
Dave Meldrum
Liz Brewer
Liz Brewer
Nici Richter
Nici Richter
Tanya Pemberton
Tanya Pemberton
Ana Vidal-Guardia
Ana Vidal-Guardia
Carol Hopkins
Carol Hopkins
Wendy Reid
Wendy Reid
Dawn Assefa
Dawn Assefa
Fran Hale
Fran Hale
Anne Foster
Anne Foster
Had a great time at the session today -- thanks again! If you could sign me up to your mailing list that would be great. Hope to see you again in autumn.
Cheers, Mike"
Mike Fell
Mike Fell
It's improved our confidence no end. And he didn't take much convincing to explore fungi foraging next.....many thanks."
Nikita Devoy
Nikita Devoy
Just wanted to say thanks again for an amazing day and for sharing your passion and knowledge."
Ben Dawlatly
Ben Dawlatly
Jo Smyth
Jo Smyth
"I did the course with Phil yesterday at Cannock chase and I wanted to say how good it was. Learnt so much about mushroom foraging and am now confident on picking certain types. Exactly what I wanted to achieve.
Thank you"
Had a great time with Eric in Mortimer woods today. Easy to remember rules on what to do, can't wait to take the family out foraging.
Cheers for the experience and food at the end. Will be recommending this course to friends.
Thanx, Elliot Stroud"
Elliot Stroud
Elliot Stroud
Thank you x"
Cheskie Baker
Cheskie Baker
Cara Roberts
Cara Roberts
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Gathering yarrow flowers while they are still around. We like using these as a seasoning herb. They have a fresh scent that slightly resembles sage, and likewise we use them in creamy sauces, stews or stuffings.
Also said to help bringing down fevers, so a good one to have at hand in your cupboard.
For more info on yarrow see the Hedgerow guide on our website.
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I use them for seasoning too. 🙂 They're great. Also mixed with ground bay leaves and rosemary.
I normally use the leaves with will start using the flowers too 🙂
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The pink flowers of Himalayan are now turning into seed pods. Once fully ripe these pods explode when touched, shooting the many seeds of this invasive plant far away from the parent plant, leading to its spread.
These seeds are a nutty and crunchy snack that can be used fresh, dried or toasted.
The pod seen in the video was not fully ripe yet, hence not exploding immediately. We recommend covering the pods with your hands before you touch them in order to make sure to collect all the seeds. Or better yet, put a bag around the flower heads and give it a shake.
Find it high numbers along water courses and wet woodlands.
For more info see the plant guide on our website.
Happy foraging 🌿
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I foraged thousands of these last year. By doing that you're preventing thousands more plants from growing You can use the whole pods and stir fry for curries, omelets etc. No need to only use the seeds inside. You can also use the flowers to make syrup etc.
Omg...😳 I didn't know they were edible! Ooooh, I am so harvesting them this year!.. 😁 Thank you
Wow never realised could eat leaves and seed. One way stop spread, harvest the seeds.
I've been eating the pods too 😬
I used to play with these a lot when i was a child, didn’t know you can eat them
As an invasive species that are choking out the native plants along the rivers, you’re not allowed to collect or disperse the seeds, so foraging these in particular is not a good idea:- www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-the-spread-of-harmful-invasive-and-non-native-plants
Bumblebees love them
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Great episode. Been eagerly awaiting this one since spotting you in the opening scenes in the first episode Marlow.
Well done Marlow, you were brilliant 🙂
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It was brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you 😊 .
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Let's hope it KEEPS raining
Please send some to Norfolk
Want some in the South please
Finally raining in Dumfries 😁
Send it down to Surrey please, I want mushrooms 😂😂
Not with us yet in Tewkesbury 😞 hopefully soon tho 🤞🤞
In Aberdeenshire too. So how long to mushroom picking? One-two days after the rain?
Just started dripping in North Yorkshire 🌧
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What's on the menu
Same in lancashire









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