Flavour Fred

Hackney Marshes
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-16 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-30 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
We will meet at the Waterworks Centre Nature Reserve Car Park, Lammas Road, E10 7QB. Further meeting point location provided on the confirmation email that follows.
These walks are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
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Flavour-Led Foraging, Pizzas & Cocktails from Hackney Marshes -> Flat Earth Pizzas
2024-04-07 12:00 - 16:30 | FLAT EARTH PIZZAS, 288 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the session where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Flat Earth Pizzas has supported me as a supplier since they opened at 288 Cambridge Heath Road. After the many successful events in 2023 following we have decided to run the same style event on Sunday 7th April 2024. With more being planned for later in the year.
We will start with a Flavour Led Forage (snacks and tasters along the way) from Hackney Marshes all the way to Flat Earth Pizzas where we will enjoy a drink on arrival a selection of Flat Earth Pizzas with wild dips and some Flavour Fred cocktails. This ticketed event will start at 12:00noon meeting near the Waterworks Centre, E10 7QB arriving at Flat Earth Pizzas for 3:15pm concluding by 4:30pm. Further meeting point location provided on confirmation email that follows.
Flavour Fred’s Foraging Walks: These sessions are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
Tickets are £65pp, limited to 16 people
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Hackney Marshes (fungi focused)
2024-09-28 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom

Flavour-Led Foraging, Pizzas & Cocktails from Hackney Marshes -> Flat Earth Pizzas
2024-09-29 12:00 - 16:30 | FLAT EARTH PIZZAS, 288 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the session where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Flat Earth Pizzas has supported me as a supplier since they opened at 288 Cambridge Heath Road. After the many successful events in 2024 following we have decided to run the same style event on
We will start with a Flavour Led Forage (snacks and tasters along the way) from Hackney Marshes all the way to Flat Earth Pizzas where we will enjoy a drink on arrival a selection of Flat Earth Pizzas with wild dips and some Flavour Fred cocktails. This ticketed event will start at 12:00noon meeting near the Waterworks Centre, E10 7QB arriving at Flat Earth Pizzas for 3:15pm concluding by 4:30pm. Further meeting point location provided on confirmation email that follows.
Flavour Fred’s Foraging Walks: These sessions are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
Tickets are £75pp, limited to 18 people
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Hackney Marshes
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-26 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-31 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-28 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
We will meet at the Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, Homerton Road, E9 5PF. Further meeting point location provided on the confirmation email that follows.
These walks are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Flavour-Led Foraging, Pizzas & Cocktails from Hackney Marshes -> Flat Earth Pizzas
2025-06-01 12:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:30 | FLAT EARTH PIZZAS, 288 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the session where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Flat Earth Pizzas has supported me as a supplier since they opened at 288 Cambridge Heath Road. After the many successful collaboration events in 2024 we have decided to run the same style event on many Sunday’s in 2025 including April 27th, June 1st, September 21st & October 19th. Please book via the link below and we also offer private enquiries for special occasions or work staff days that can be arranged on request.
We will start with a Flavour Led Forage (snacks and tasters along the way) from Hackney Marshes all the way to Flat Earth Pizzas where we will enjoy a drink on arrival a selection of Flat Earth Pizzas with wild dips and some Flavour Fred cocktails. This ticketed event will start at 12:00noon meeting near the Hackney Marshes Visitor Centre, arriving at Flat Earth Pizzas for 3:15pm concluding by 4:30pm. Further meeting point location provided on confirmation email that follows.
Flavour Fred’s Foraging Walks: These sessions are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
Tickets are £75pp, limited to 18 people
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Hackney Marshes (fungi focused)
2025-08-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom

Hackney Marshes Walk (fungi focused)
2025-09-27 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Meeting at the Hackney Marshes Centre. Further details will be provided on booking.
These walks are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Hackney Marshes Walk (fungi focused)
2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Meeting at the Hackney Marshes Centre. Further details will be provided on booking.
These walks are my intermediate introductory sessions when to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink in a little more depth than my introductory sessions. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts and take a deep dive into my 3 best applications for the most interesting seasonal items. As usual tasters and samples along the way.
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Hackney Marshes Walk (fungi focused)
2025-11-01 13:30 - 16:00 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Meeting at the Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath. Further details will be provided on booking.
These walks are my standard sessions when to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink in a little more depth than my introductory sessions. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts and take a deep dive into my 3 best applications for the most interesting seasonal items. As usual tasters and samples along the way.
Please view our Terms and Conditions

Hackney Mashes Walk (fungi focused)
2025-11-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom

Hackney Marshes (Winter Fungi & Christmas Special)
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:30 | Hackney Marshes, Hackney Marshes Centre Car Park, London, E9 5PF, United Kingdom
A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.
Meeting at the Hackney Marshes Further details will be provided on booking. Expect some extra special Christmas treats and mulled delights
These walks are an introduction to foraging for flavour in order to teach on the rules and regulations, identification techniques, and the risks associated with wild food and drink. Throughout the walk we will identify seasonal ingredients and compare and contrast with their dangerous counterparts. During this I will be regularly visiting certain techniques of preservation and ways in which to create tasty wild ingredients to use at home along with a few tasters.
Please view our Terms and Conditions
