Mushroom Foraging & Cooking Demo 22nd Oct

Tiger Hill, near Bures, Suffolk and afterwards at Lavenham Village Hall

Autumn has arrived with mists trailing across the stunning Suffolk landscape. This fantastic foraging experience will take you on a journey of discovery into the world of fungi and give you the taste of the wild in your diet!

You will spend the morning with foraging expert and Michel Roux trained chef, Carl Shillingford and expert botanist Matthew Rooney who will lead the forage through ancient woodland near the village of Bures, nestled in stunning Constable country. It's been an exceptional year for fungi so far and you can expect to find upwards of 50 different species at Tiger Hill if you know where to look!

After a full morning of foraging you will then head to the warmth and comfort of Lavenham Village Hall (Church Street, Lavenham CO10 9QT) for some well-earned refreshments and a chance to look round the award winning Farmers' Market, before a fabulous hour-long cooking demonstration begins. Carl will use ingredients that have just been found in the woods and there will be plenty of chances to feast on deliciously tasty samples and ask lots of questions.

The day ends with everyone receiving a fabulous Goodie Bag filled with recipes, a foraging calendar, and a selection of wild food products including dried mushrooms, wild soup and sour dough bread.

This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with two fantastic experts, gaining a wealth of knowledge and picking up lots of top tips about some of the incredible produce that grows wild in our countryside.

Tickets cost £75 which includes booking fees, a full morning of foraging, refreshments, the cooking demo and ample tastings plus an overflowing Goodie Bag.

The event is limited to 20 spaces so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

FAQs

 What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

By Car: Tiger Hill is across the road from Arger Fen and is between the villages of Nayland and Bures in Suffolk. On the Bures-Nayland road, 1.5ml east of Bures is a crossroads. South is signposted Smallbridge Hall and Wormingford. North is Church's Seed Store and Arger Fen. Follow the road north past the seed store and the Arger Fen car park on the right. Continue down the hill, through the ford and up the other side. The entrance to Tiger Hill is at the top of the hill on the left. Parking is free.

By Train: Nearest station is Bures on the Marks Tey to Sudbury Line. Trains leave Marks Tey at 15mins past the hour. If travelling from London Liverpool Street change at Chelmsford or Witham for trains stopping at Marks Tey.

By Foot/Bike : Tiger Hill is a little over 1mile from Bures Station. Cross the bridge into the village. Follow the High Street and Cuckoo Hill to join St Edmunds Way Path at Fysh House Farm. At Over Hall Farm follow the road north to Arger Fen and Tiger Hill.

Please note: If arriving on foot, you will require a lift to be arranged to Lavenham Village Hall with another forager to complete the course.

What do I need to bring?

The forage will last 2 - 3 hours and you will cover a fair distance in this time. The  ground can be slippery, muddy and uneven and you must be prepared to forage in all weather conditions.

Please wear waterproof footwear, ideally walking boots otherwise wellies will do. Please bring suitable waterproof clothing in case of wet weather and always have a warm coat with you. In dry sunny weather, we recommend you have a bottle of water, sunscreen and a hat.

Bring a basket or cotton shopping bag for foraging. Notepad, smartphone or digital camera would be useful for recording.

Foragers Feast and Suffolk Market Events are not responsible for accidents or illness. Please inform the organisers of any medical conditions, allergies, food intolerances or dietary requirements.