Wild Food School is the only solely dedicated, year-round, operation of its kind in the UK. Increasingly there are foraging courses offered by those with very little knowledge or experience, which can be dangerous. So beware. Not all foraging courses are equal.
When not inspiring the next generation of wild foodies there's lots of behind the scenes historical, geographical and technical research going on. Marcus' botanical knowledge-base covers most of the northern hemisphere (with a few tropical subjects covered too), while on the historical side seven years of academic-level research in the British Library (for a book) provides a 1,500 year contextual backdrop to the modern use of edible wild food. It's an immense breadth of expertise virtually unavailable elsewhere, and routinely feeding back into the courses keeping them fresh, inspiring and up-to-date.
The foraging courses are based in Cornwall around the picturesque town of Lostwithiel and are totally immersive - from simple identification of edible wild plant species, to their safe preparation
and cooking. Because nature and the seasons are constantly shifting no two sessions are really ever the same; being guided by what plants are seasonally
available and to the preferences of those attending: using wild food ingredients in ethnic-style cuisine, survival enthusiasts seeking new food options, beginners looking for a helping hand on the wild food ladder, or perhaps a historical and ethnobotanical twist. Be inspired by the possibilities!
Prices: Introductory and Day foraging courses - £30-90 pp. / Weekend & 2-day courses -
£140 pp. Day courses generally run from 09.30 to 17.00 hrs.
To organise your place on one of the wild food courses, or for more information, drop an e-mail, or call 01208 873788.
