WILD FOOD FORAGING
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We meet at the beach and start the day with a coffee or tea and a brief chat about what we'll be doing.
Next, we'll have a walk along Chesil Beach, Mat will show you how to identify edible plants with confidence. We might find shells, sharks purse, a variety of edible seaweeds and seashore plants before a loo stop and heading off (in own cars). We'll also explore the hedgerow and fields, finding a variety of wild plants & herbs and talk about how we can cook and use this wonderful bounty and we'll have a snack of some pastries. 
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Your course will end with a delicious, simple lunch inspired by beautiful seasonal produce and a Gin & Liqueur tasting and talk at the end of the course. You will get to taste Mat's Bitter Lemon liqueur, winner of an Outstanding Gold award in the International Wines and Spirits competition and highest rated lemon liqueur in the world 2024/2025.
We are happy to cater for most dietary requirements, please let us know when you book. Allergy statement is here
This is a guide to the activities that will make up your course. This is by no means set in stone and will depend on the season, the weather and the group’s interest
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When booking you will need your voucher number, the voucher must be 'in date' when you come on the course. We sell vouchers online and they can be found on Travelzoo website We limit the numbers on courses to ensure everyone's enjoyment and by the size of our tiny premises for lunch! Courses will be added, as needed, during the year to ensure there is availability but we cannot guarantee a specific date or that a Saturday will be available. To contact us, please email [email protected] Voucher link above will take you to any offers currently available rather than full price vouchers. Full price vouchers are £135 pp and available from Duck Farm.
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Our courses run from March to September.
START LOCATION Chesil beach, near Bridport, details will be emailed when you book. We use what3words app to navigate to different locations or you can follow Mat TIME & DURATION From 9am to 3-3.30pm - ish OTHER INFORMATION Cancellations If you need to cancel your course booking, please ensure you give us at least 2 weeks notice; this gives us time to re-book the empty place. We will always try to work with you to get you on another course, where possible. We do not provide refunds beyond a 14 day cooling off period. Vouchers purchased via a 3rd party may have different cancellation / refund terms. |
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Please wear sturdy shoes or wellies. You need own transport AGE LIMIT This course is only really suitable for children of 12yrs of age and upwards. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. How to make wines and spirits is covered in detail. Each excursion is dependent on what's in season, what wild foods are available and, of course, the weather ... the course will take place whatever the weather. There may be some slippery paths and mud and we cover about 3 miles of walking during the day so please consider this if you are in doubt about your ability. We will not have ready access to public toilets. The drive to locations will be no more than 30 miles over the course of the day. Mat Follas Courses accepts no liability for:
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Changes
We accept changes to your booking up to two weeks ahead then we will only allow change or cancellation if your space is resold. It is extremely rare for us to have to make changes to our course but we will give you as much notice as possible should it become necessary to move a date. If we change dates then we will, obviously, allow you to rebook to a date that suits you. We will not change dates with less than six weeks notice unless it is due to illness on Mat's part. Please take out a simple insurance policy to cover emergencies as we do not accept liability for any costs as a result of changes. 
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