SCOTTISH FORAGING
Wedgwood the Restaurant hosts…
“WILD FORAGING EXPERIENCE DAYS”
Join one of Scotland’s leading chefs, Paul Wedgwood as he takes you on an outdoor culinary adventure around Edinburgh.
A tour foraging for the very best wild seasonal ingredients
Passionate forager and chef patron of Wedgwood the Restaurant, Paul will lead a tour foraging for the very best wild seasonal ingredients in the countryside near to his award winning restaurant on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile.
Wild foraging is the ultimate in “local” and “seasonal” produce and is guaranteed to reawaken your senses so you gain a greater appreciation of your environment and the provenance of ingredients.
Uncover a secret world of natural edible possibilities
On this one-day course you’ll uncover a secret world of natural edible possibilities and discover how to identify edible leaves, fruit and berries.
After a morning in the wilds of East Lothian you’ll return to the restaurant for a delicious tasting menu lunch using all the ingredients that you have identified, its then time to sit back and relax. Lunch will focus on many of the foraged goods you have identified and how they can be prepared and served. Paul will also be on hand all lunch to answer any questions and explain through all the dishes for you.
Location | Foraging in East Lothian followed by lunch at Wedgwood The Restaurant in Edinburgh
Price | £175 per person
To book | Complete booking form below
Our 2025 dates are now here!!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April
Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April
Friday 2nd May
Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May
June and July dates will be added in the New Year
Join Chef Paul Wedgwood on a 2 hour guided foraging tour in one of Scotland many areas of natural beauty, followed by a tasting lunch at Wedgwood The Restaurant.
TO USE A VOUCHER:
To use a foraging voucher, add to cart as normal and then add your voucher number [omit the first 0 if applicable] to the discount code box at checkout. If you are booking multiple places and want to use a voucher, please do so in separate orders.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON THE DAY
Guests have the option of travelling with Paul to the foraging location or using their own transport.
9:15
Meet at Wedgwood - Introduction
A basic run through of health and safety concerns, how the day will pan out, and an introduction to foraging and its benefits to course participants.
10:00 – 13:30
Wild Food Adventure in East Lothian
During this session you will learn how to identify numerous wild edible plants and how to cook and prepare them, how to sustainably forage, and experience how foraging reconnects you to landscape and the natural world.
Timing includes travel time to and from the location in East Lothian. Limited spaces are available to travel with Paul, alternatively we will meet you at the location.
13:30 – 16:00
Wild Dining Room at Wedgwood
After the forage you will return to the restaurant for a wild tasting menu lunch focussing on many of the foraged ingredients that you have identified during the day; Paul will be on hand to answer any questions and explain each dish as you sip a delicious foraged themed cocktail.
Private foraging experiences
A wonderful gift to give to someone or a treat for yourself.
Are you looking for a specific date to go foraging, Paul can host a private foraging day for you.
Prices start from £600 for 2 people.
Vouchers available for a private forage, please contact the restaurant