Found Food offers a range of experiences, from introductions to wild food through to wild food cookery, and bespoke ones designed specially for you or your group.
Introduction to Wild Food Foraging
Curious about foraging but not sure where to start? This two-hour hands-on session is designed for everyone: families, foodies, urban explorers, bushcrafters, and anyone looking to reconnect with nature. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some wild food experience, you’ll come away with practical skills, new flavours, and a deeper appreciation for the land.
What to Expect
- A gentle walk (1–2km) through diverse habitats, no specialist kit or prior knowledge needed.
- ID and Taste 10–20 wild species (season-dependent), from edible greens to aromatic herbs and even a few surprising mushrooms or berries.
- Learn to spot poisonous lookalikes and understand the golden rules of safe, responsible foraging.
- Try wild samples: I’ll bring a few pre-prepared treats, but most tastings are straight from nature’s pantry.
- Q&A throughout: Bring your curiosity, no question too basic or advanced.
- Post-walk recap: Within a couple of days, you’ll get a personalised email listing what we found, plus extra tips for your next adventure.
Forage and Wild Food Snacks
Step off the beaten path and into the wild with me, Gavin. Drawing on 30+ years of fieldcraft and foraging, I’ll guide you through a hands-on, practical journey identifying, gathering, and tasting the best wild foods the season has to offer.
What to Expect
- A gentle 3-hour walk (typically 1–2 km, tailored to group needs and terrain).
- Identification of 15–20 wild species (plants, fungi, maybe a surprise or two).
- Tastings straight from the hedgerow and a wild snack brought with us. Think wild soup, seasonal fritters, or a forager’s salad (all cooked safely and with dietary needs in mind).
- Stories, practical tips, and honest answers, no fluff, just real skills and lived experience.
- Open Q&A ask anything, from bushcraft to recipe ideas.
- Post-walk recap: Within a couple of days, you’ll get a personalised email listing what we found, plus extra tips for your next adventure.
Forage and Wild Food Picnic
Join us for a unique 4-hour wild food adventure that blends hands-on foraging with a delicious, locally-inspired picnic, all led by a seasoned forager with over 30 years’ experience. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned foodie, you’ll leave with new skills, full bellies, and a deeper connection to the land.
What to Expect
- Guided Foraging Walk: Spend 2–2.5 hours exploring the countryside, learning to safely identify and harvest a variety of wild plants, herbs, and fungi (we typically encounter 10–20 species, depending on the season).
- Tasting & Demonstration: Sample pre-prepared wild treats and drinks along the way. We’ll discuss uses, flavours, and any necessary prep for safe eating.
- The Picnic: After our walk, we’ll settle down for a generous picnic featuring a spread of foraged and wild-inspired dishes. Think pestos, wild salads, seasonal bakes, and more. Where possible, we’ll incorporate ingredients gathered by the group for a truly “field to fork” experience.
- Q&A & Recap: Ask anything about wild food, foraging law, sustainability, or cooking.
- Post-walk recap: Within a couple of days, you’ll get a personalised email listing what we found, plus extra tips for your next adventure.
Forage and Feast 1/2 Day
Ready to roll up your sleeves and cook with the wild? Join me for a hands-on half-day foraging and cookery session, where we’ll explore the fields and hedgerows, gather the freshest wild ingredients, and cook up a hearty meal together.
What to Expect
- Guided Foraging Walk (2 hours): Gentle terrain (1–2 km, tailored to the group), identifying 5–10 edible wild plants, fungi, and more. I’ll share tips on safe, sustainable harvesting and show you how to spot the best seasonal finds.
- Group Cooking Session (1 hour): Back at base, we’ll turn our haul into 1–2 simple, flavour-packed dishes. Expect anything from wild soups and stir-fries to fritters or hedgerow salads—season-dependent. I’ll bring homemade wild condiments (think wild kimchi, ketchup, or foraged seasonings) for an extra zing.
- Wild Tipple: Enjoy a foraged drink (non-alcoholic option available) as we cook and eat together.
- Q&A Throughout: Ask anything: plant ID, bushcraft, cooking, or foraging law.
- Post-walk recap: Within a couple of days, you’ll get a personalised email listing what we found, plus extra tips for your next adventure.
Forage and Feast Full Day
Take a deeper dive into the wild with a full day spent foraging and cooking in the heart of Mid-Wales. This is the most immersive way to learn, taste, and cook with wild food: perfect for anyone who wants to truly get hands-on.
What to Expect
- Extended Foraging Walk (4 hours): We’ll cover a wider range of habitats (up to 5 km, uneven ground possible), identifying 15–20 edible wild species. I’ll share advanced tips for finding, harvesting, and using wild plants, fungi, and more.
- Group Cooking Session (2 hours): Together, we’ll turn our finds into a wild feast. Expect 3 to 5 dishes showcasing the full range of flavours the land offers. I’ll provide extra wild-made condiments and preserves to sample.
- Wild Tipple: Enjoy a foraged drink (non-alcoholic option available) to complement the meal.
- Bonus Activities: Depending on the day, you might get a taste of wild butchery, cocktail/mocktail making, or another specialist skill.
- Q&A and Story Sharing: Throughout the day, ask anything about foraging, bushcraft, wild food, or my own experience.
- Post-walk recap: Within a couple of days, you’ll get a personalised email listing what we found, plus extra tips for your next adventure.
Questions?
Who’s it for?
- All ages and backgrounds: solo explorers, couples, families, and friend groups.
- Total beginners, seasoned outdoor types, and anyone looking for a fresh perspective on the wild.
- Accessible for most fitness levels (if you have mobility needs, just let me know in advance).
Why Choose Found Food?
- Military precision, ethical clarity: My approach is rooted in decades of fieldcraft, with a focus on clear instruction, safety, and sustainability.
- Community-first: No “buyers”, just Found Food Insiders, learning and sharing together.
- Sustainability: Every session includes practical tips on harvesting respectfully (no more than 30% rule), with a lived commitment to leaving nature richer than we found it.
Did You Know?
Foraging is as much about curiosity and connection as it is about food. It’s a chance to slow down, notice the small things, and rediscover the wild side of your local landscape.
What to Bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes
- A notebook or camera if you want to record what you find
- Any questions or wild food stories you want to share
Still Not Sure?
If you’re on the fence, drop me a message. I’m always happy to talk through any concerns or special requirements.