Description
Our foraging seaweed shellfish course is a great way to experience the amazing world of wild edible food in a relaxed and hands-on way. Many of the wild foods now regarded as “gourmet” are found along the seashore.
The seashore boasts some of the finest wild food in the land and the range of different shellfish and seaweeds are highly sought after food. Spring tides allow us to range far out onto the reefs and exposed rocks on a 2/3 hour identification foraging walk, focusing on shellfish and seaweeds.
As we walk out across rocks, finding and learning to identify our fantastic free foods, we will refresh you with wonderful aromatic wild tea, created from foraged plants. Chosen for their flavours and medicinal properties. If weather permits we also offer tasty morsels, simply cooked fresh on the beach – nothing comes close to the fresh, wild taste of foraged foods cooked or prepared for eating there and then.
If you are interested in a more in depth cooking course, take a look at the Forage and Cook course held on the beach with more time to prepare and learn about cooking and presenting the foraged foods to the level of a professional chef.
The skills you experience on our foraging seaweed shellfish course
- Safety first
- Tides times and weather influences
- Reading the beach
- Where and how to forage sustainably
- Identification of edible seaweed and shellfish
- Storing and transporting foraged foods
- Handling, preparation and cooking methods discussed
What do you need for the course?
- Basic outdoor footwear and clothes suitable for the season and weather on your course
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers
- Pack lunch and water bottle
- Personal first aid kit
- Please feel free to bring a camera or method of recording your experience.
What does it cost?
Per person booking £60
Where does the foraging take place?
On a beach in the Bridport area – further info on booking.
It is well connected for public transport or driving and not too bad for cycling! The only sticky bit is the parking so we do sometimes have to move the start time depending on how busy the car park gets.
How do you book the Foraging Seaweed and Shellfish Course?
Please select a suitable course date and location from the options at the top of the page and complete the simple and secure online booking process.
Your spaces on the course are confirmed once full payment is received. If you need more info or have any concerns regarding this course, please email the office@coastalsurvival.com
