Urban Forage x Flavour Fred - Mega Mushroom Special
2026-09-27 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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 flavours season by season. For 2026 we have 2 dates allocated for Wild Garlic (10th May 2026) & Mega Mushroom Special (27th September 2026) starting at 11am with a 3 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 10th May 2026: Wild Garlic Capers, Wild Garlic Kimchi, Wild Garlic Aioli, Fermented Wild Garlic Sarmale along with various sauces, pickles and many other delights
Mega Mushroom Special 27th September 2026: All out fungi special witha fungi walk and wonderful selection of mushroom based dishes. Last time we served; Wild Mushroom velouté with sautéed Blusher and Oyster Mushroom; Wood ear & dulse seaweed turnip cake, Japanese quince, rowanberry, rosehip & chilli jam; Gourd “ganoush”, smoked confit ceps; 5 textures of Porcini Orzo stew with bbq lions mane; Chocolate Orange Jelly Ear Truffles (jaffa cakes); Mushroom Mejadra Rice, Wild Greens; Deep Deep Porcini Brownie
Tickets are £65pp, limited to 25 people
Terms & Conditions Apply

Woodoaks Farm, Hertfordshire Walks (Fungi Focused)
2026-10-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-11-07 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.

Horsenden Hill Walk (fungi focused)
2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-22 13:00 - 15:30 | 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

Hampshire Downs, near Alresford, SO24 9TF
2026-10-18 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-18 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-21 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-21 13:00 - 15:30 | 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 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

Hackney Marshes (fungi focused)
2026-10-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-25 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-11-14 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.
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
2026-10-31 14:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Hackney Marshes (Winter Fungi & Christmas Special)
2026-12-05 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

Woodoaks Farm, Hertfordshire Walks - Christmas Special & Winter Fungi
2026-12-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Woodoaks Farm, Hertfordshire, Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9XQ, United Kingdom
An extra special session with lovely mulled drinks and spiced treats spotting winter fungi along the way!
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 (Christmas Special)
2026-12-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-12 13:00 - 15:30 | The Grange Hampshire, near Alresford, SO24 9TF, Hampshire Downs, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9TF, United Kingdom
Expect some extra special Christmas treats and mulled delights
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 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
