Wild food foraging at The Wild Garlic

Join Mat for a leisurely walk through local woodland, hedgerow and seashore, learning to identify British edible wild food.

This course will introduce you to some of the edible plants that can be found growing wild all around us. Some can be eaten, some cannot; some taste good and some should be left for the birds, but which is which? Mat and our forager Theo, will guide you to some of the tastiest wild food around. We will not be focusing on funghi or mushrooms rather other plants that are in season.

 

Course dates for 2010

June 15th (Full)     July 7th (Full)     July 26th (Full)     August 10th (Full)     September 4th (Full)     September 25th (Full)

 

 

Price                £65 per head

9:30am             The day will start at The Wild Garlic with a coffee or tea. We will then spend a couple of hours exploring the countryside around Beaminster, collecting as we go. Then back to The Wild Garlic for refreshments and a breather. We'll spend the next couple of hours exploring the seashore along the beautiful Jurassic coast before, once again, returning to The Wild Garlic

Each excursion is dependent on what's in season, what wild foods are available, the walking abilities of those in the group and of course, the weather

(Transport for the excursions will be provided)

2:00pm             Mat will host a three course lunch (set menu) explaining how we've created dishes from wild foods, which will hopefully include some of what we have found that morning

Don't forget to let us know if you have any special dietary requirements

 

 

To book a place on a Foraging Day, please phone the restaurant on Tel: 01308 861446

 

Location                      The Wild Garlic, 4 The Square, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3AS, and locations nearby for foraging excursions

Maximum guests         12

Time                            9:30am - 4:00pm

Accommodation           If you would like local accommodation, we have a whole range of 'Places to Stay' on our website

Drink                            We will be serving apple juice and iced water at the table for lunch.

If you would prefer something stronger, please don't hesitate to ask, however these drinks are not included in the package, so you will be charged for them. We are a licensed premises and have a wonderful selection of wines and spirits available

Age restriction             This course is only really suitable for 12yrs of age and upwards. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. This guideline is for the safety and enjoyment of all our guests

Terms & Conditions     Mat Follas Ltd t/a The Wild Garlic accepts no liability for:

· any injury occurring as a result of ingesting or exposure to any wild food. Many wild foods are poisonous

· the safety of guests when on excursions or guests' belongings