The Wild Food Weekend 2026
11–13 September 2026
A rare opportunity to spend a weekend foraging, cooking, and eating wild food with a private chef & expert foraging tutor
ONLY 10–12 PLACES AVAILABLE!
Spend a weekend learning to identify, harvest, and cook wild food—then experience it transformed into exceptional meals.
A weekend that changes how you see food
What the weekend includes:
2 nights in a beautiful countryside house
All meals, prepared by a private chef using seasonal and wild ingredients
Guided foraging sessions with an expert foraging tutor (Friday evening + Saturday)
Hands-on workshops (fermentation, wild teas, preserving)
Evening fire sessions and informal tastings
A small, carefully curated group (max 10–12 people)
Take-home items you’ve made during the weekend
The food (this is the experience)
This isn’t just about learning.
Everything you gather and explore is reflected in the meals—prepared by a private chef using seasonal and wild ingredients.
This is what makes the weekend different.
This is why we have Alex - The Force of Nature Chef for the weekend!
What people say about our experiences
I recently did a full day foraging course with Alex at the Fold in Bransford. What a day! Alex was a superb teacher who walked out around the local area showing us plants we can and can't eat, what they are good for and which are poisonous. His knowledge of foraging, fermenting and food is incredible and this is an experience I would highly highly recommend! It was topped off by a canape feast that Alex served using a small portable stove that was sensational. Some of the flavours he created were like nothing I've tasted before. Already looking to book a fermenting miso course! - Will
What a great experience. We had been meaning to do a foraging course for a while and this has really opened up a can of worms. We plan to go out again as soon as we can and try and learn more. Cannot recommend Gavin enough, his knowledge and experience was first class. We will seriously be considering a follow up course with Gavin again if he is in the area. - Sam
Choose Your Experience
Secure your place with a £99 deposit
Early bird: £50 off only until 31st May!
Standard - Complete Experience
£695
£645 early bird
A complete, immersive experience.
-
Full weekend access
All meals and workshops
Guided foraging sessions
Take-home items
Everything you need for the full experience
Premium - Most Popular
£845
£795 early bird
Only 4 places!
Everything in standard plus:
Inner Circle session (small group guidance)
Seasonal foraging book
Gathering pouch
Enhanced take-home kit
Designed to help you continue confidently after the weekend
Elite - Best Experience
£1045
£995 early bird
Only 2 places
Everything in Premium, plus:
1:1 session during the weekend
Post-retreat follow-up session
Priority room selection
A more personal, supported experience
4 Premium places • 2 Elite places remaining
Accommodation & Rooms
The retreat takes place in a beautiful countryside house in Herefordshire with a mix of:
Double rooms
Shared rooms
Some en-suite and some shared bathrooms
Rooms are allocated in a clear and fair order:
Elite guests choose first
Premium guests choose second
Standard guests are allocated from remaining rooms
All rooms are comfortable, and the focus of the weekend is the shared experience.
A relaxed, well-paced weekend
Friday
Arrival, welcome walk, and evening meal around the fire
Saturday
Main foraging sessions, workshops, and a chef-led dinner
Sunday
A lighter session, reflection, and departure
There’s plenty of structure—but also time to relax and enjoy the setting.
Who is this for?
This weekend is for you if:
You’ve always been curious about foraging but don’t know where to start
You want to feel more connected to the landscape around you
You enjoy food and want to experience it in a completely different way
You like the idea of a small, like-minded group
Common questions
Do I need any experience?
No—this is suitable for complete beginners through to those with some experience.
What if I can’t attend?
You can transfer your place to someone else if needed.
Is all food included?
Yes—all meals are included and prepared by a private chef.
What about dietary requirements?
These can be catered for—just let us know when booking.
What happens if the retreat doesn’t go ahead?
All deposits are fully refunded.
Where exactly is it?
Just outside Hereford, Herefordshire. The exact location will be shared with you when you book.
Booking details
A £99 deposit secures your place
Early bird discount applied to your final balance
Final balance due 30 days before the event
Deposits are fully refundable if the retreat does not go ahead
Places can be transferred if you can no longer attend
Join us this September
Places are limited, and the group is intentionally small.
If this feels like something you want to do, the next step is simple.