Flavour Fred

Hampstead Heath Walk (Intermiate)
2025-03-23 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Private: London Walks, 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 intermediate 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
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

Woodland Trust, Brede High Woods, E. Sussex
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Brede High Woods, near Rye, East Sussex, Brede High Woods Western Car Park, B2089, Broad Oak,, Rye, TN31 6EX, United Kingdom
On booking you will receive a New Order notification which confirms your booking. A confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the event with all the details you will need for the event as well as a request for dietary requirements/allergies.

Join me for a beautiful 2.5 hour walk through the beautiful, ancient & protected Brede High Wood. This guided 2.5 hour walk to learn about plant & fungi identification, history, folklore, responsibility, soil heath & much more. This location & session is authorised and in support of the Woodland Trust in order to demonstrate the importance of the site and to teach respectfulness and responsibility to the diverse & complex relationships happening in nature all around us.

On booking a course we will meet at the Brede High Woods Eastern Car Park, B2089, Broad Oak, Rye TN31 6EX before heading out into some of the hedgerows and surrounding woodlands for a 2.5 hour flavour-led-foraging walk.

Woodland Trust Walks
This location & session is authorised by the Woodland Trust in order to demonstrate the importance of the site and to teach respectfulness and responsibility to the diverse & complex relationships happening in nature all around us.

Urban Forage x Flavour Fred - Wild Garlic Sessions
2025-04-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Stanmer Park, (near Brighton, meet at Urban Forage), Craft Museum, The Wee House,, Stanmer, BN11 9SE, United Kingdom
URBAN FORAGE: Established on the 6th April 2021 by Christian Amys. Christian is a previous Masterchef: The Professionals Quarter Finalist, Michelin Chef and Master Forager. Based in The Stanmer Craft Museum in Stanmer Park and run courses, supply bespoke clients and consult on sustainable foraging.

FLAVOUR FRED x URBAN FORAGE
Christian and I recently got together to talk about a couple of hands-on sessions with groups looking to learn about some of our favourite ways to find, cook and preserve some of the best flavour season by season. To start we 2 dates have been allocated for Wild Garlic (6th April 2025) & Elderflower (7th June 2025) starting at 11am with a 2.5 hour flavour-led foraging walk followed by demonstrations (examples below) from us at 2pm including tips & tricks as well as some tasty food & drink throughout. Finishing at 4pm with a full follow-up provided of whats been seen and discussed.
Wild Garlic 6th April: Wild Garlic Capers, Wild Garlic Kimchi, Wild Garlic Aioli, Fermented Wild Garlic Sarmale along with various sauces, pickles and many other delights
Tickets are £75pp, limited to 18 people
Terms & Conditions Apply

Woodoaks Farm, Hertfordshire Walks
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Woodoaks Farm, Hertfordshire, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9XQ, United Kingdom
On booking you will receive a New Order notification which confirms your booking. A confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the event with all the details you will need for the event as well as a request for dietary requirements/allergies.

Woodoaks Farm lies just to the west of London at Maple Cross in Hertfordshire. It extends to just over 300 acres and includes arable and pastureland and around 75 acres of semi-natural woodland. The farm has been in the Findlay Family since the 1920’s and in November 2020 Sally Findlay donated Woodoaks to the Soil Association Land Trust to ensure it will be farmed sustainably into the future; producing good food, improving wildlife and continuing to welcome people.

On booking a course we will meet at the Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 9XQ before heading out into some of the hedgerows and surrounding woodlands for a 2.5 hour flavour-led-foraging walk.

Flavour-Led Foraging Walks
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 along the way.

Hampshire Downs, near Alresford, SO24 9TF
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:30 | The Grange Hampshire, near Alresford, SO24 9TF, Hampshire Downs, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9TF, 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.
Join me at The Grange Hampshire. A wonderful site with precise meeting location to be announced early 2025. A great variety walks including hedgerows, waterways and mixed woodlands. Other facilities include bookable rooms/houses, local vineyard, private wild pizza events & wild food experiences. Flavour-Led Walks, Private Bookings & Staff Away Day Sessions.

FLAVOUR LED WALK BOOKINGS
The exact location & meeting point of the walk will be provided on booking of the session. Nearest postcode is SO24 9TF.

A further confirmation email will be sent 3 days prior to the Walk where any special requests and dietary requirements can be discussed.

Flavour-Led Foraging walks 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 along the way.
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

Urban Forage x Flavour Fred - Elderflower Session
2025-06-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Stanmer Park, (near Brighton, meet at Urban Forage), Craft Museum, The Wee House,, Stanmer, BN11 9SE, United Kingdom
URBAN FORAGE: Established on the 6th April 2021 by Christian Amys. Christian is a previous Masterchef: The Professionals Quarter Finalist, Michelin Chef and Master Forager. Based in The Stanmer Craft Museum in Stanmer Park and run courses, supply bespoke clients and consult on sustainable foraging.

FLAVOUR FRED x URBAN FORAGE
Christian and I recently got together to talk about a couple of hands-on sessions with groups looking to learn about some of our favourite ways to find, cook and preserve some of the best flavour season by season. To start we 2 dates have been allocated for Wild Garlic (6th April 2025) & Elderflower (7th June 2025) starting at 11am with a 2.5 hour flavour-led foraging walk followed by demonstrations (examples below) from us at 2pm including tips & tricks as well as some tasty food & drink throughout. Finishing at 4pm with a full follow-up provided of whats been seen and discussed.
Elderflower 7th June: Elderflower Champagne/Mead/Tepache, Elderflower as a spice, Elderflower Fritters
Tickets are £75pp, limited to 18 people
Terms & Conditions Apply

Flavour-Led Foraging Walk- Panshanger Park - Green Skills Training
2025-06-27 11:30 - 14:00 | Panshanger Park Near Hertford, Thieves Lane, Hertford, SG14 2WN, United Kingdom
Discover the wild side of food at Panshanger Park
Location: Panshanger Park, The Stables, Hertford, SG14 2NA
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Cost: £35
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.
✨ Experience Nature’s Pantry Like Never Before
Join expert forager and wild food innovator George Fredenham for a 2.5-hour immersive exploration of Panshanger Park’s edible landscape. This isn’t your average walk in the woods – it’s a sensory journey that will reconnect you with the land, deepen your knowledge of wild ingredients, and inspire your inner chef.
With over 20 years of experience in wild food, preservation, distilling, and culinary creativity, George (as seen on Countryfile, Food Unwrapped, and The Times) will guide you through the art and ethics of responsible foraging.
🌱 What You’ll Learn:
How to confidently identify seasonal wild ingredients
Key lookalikes and how to avoid dangerous confusion
The folklore and stories behind familiar (and unfamiliar) plants
The importance of soil health and ecological balance
Preservation techniques and tips for using wild flavours at home
Legal do’s and don’ts of foraging in public spaces
Plus—taste a few wild-inspired nibbles along the way!
“Your body hasn’t forgotten this: wild plants still provide a vivid and delicious feast for the senses.”

To book follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flavour-led-foraging-walk-with-flavourfred-discover-the-wild-side-of-food-tickets-1326479528979

FAT FOX MUSHROOMS - WALK & WORKSHOP
2025-06-29 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Fat Fox Mushrooms, 43-53 Markfield Road, London, N15 4QA, United Kingdom
FAT FOX MUSHROOMS: an extra special session for 2025 covering 4 hours ending with a workshop focusing on deriving flavour through various cooking & fermentation techniques to get the most out of wild ingredients & cultivated fungi. We will start with a Flavour Led Forage (snacks and tasters along the way) from Fat Fox Mushrooms (43-53 Markfield Road, London, N15 4QA)at 2pm before heading around Leyton Marshes. After a 2 hour walk we will workshop some techniques together leaving with a ferment of your own and a cooking technique demonstrated to get the most out of some glorious cultivated funghi from the Fat Fox crew. During the session we will also enjoy a selection of my wild sodas, infusions and various tasty wild drinks.
Tickets are £75pp, limited to 10 people
Terms & Conditions Apply

Urban Forage x Flavour Fred - Summer Special
2025-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Stanmer Park, (near Brighton, meet at Urban Forage), Craft Museum, The Wee House,, Stanmer, BN11 9SE, United Kingdom
URBAN FORAGE: Established on the 6th April 2021 by Christian Amys. Christian is a previous Masterchef: The Professionals Quarter Finalist, Michelin Chef and Master Forager. Based in The Stanmer Craft Museum in Stanmer Park and run courses, supply bespoke clients and consult on sustainable foraging.

FLAVOUR FRED x URBAN FORAGE
Christian and I recently got together to talk about a couple of hands-on sessions with groups looking to learn about some of our favourite ways to find, cook and preserve some of the best flavour season by season. Starting at 11am with a 2.5 hour flavour-led foraging walk followed by demonstrations (examples below) from us at 2pm including tips & tricks as well as some tasty food & drink throughout. Finishing at 4pm with a full follow-up provided of whats been seen and discussed.
Tickets are £50pp, limited to 25 people
Terms & Conditions Apply

Hampstead Heath Walk
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Private: London Walks, 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 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 (fungi focused)
2025-08-30 15:00 - 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

Urban Forage x Flavour Fred - Mushroom Special
2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Stanmer Park, (near Brighton, meet at Urban Forage), Craft Museum, The Wee House,, Stanmer, BN11 9SE, United Kingdom

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

Horsenden Hill Walk (fungi focused)
2025-10-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Horsenden Hill, Greenford, Ealing, Horsenden Hill Farm, Horsenden Lane North, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 7PQ, 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 Horsenden Hill Farm. 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
