Class times
Saturday 2 Oct: 10:00-16:30
Saturday 5 February 10:00-16:30
Sunday 27 March 10:00 – 16:30
— This course is adaptable for vegans; just let us know when booking —
If you have an allergy/intolerance please get in touch with us before booking this class by emailing cookery@vegsoc.org.
Learn how to forage in this exciting class that will see you both exploring the outdoors and cooking up a storm in our kitchen. You’ll venture into local woodlands and learn how to identify and collect a wide range of delectable wild ingredients, from edible plants and leaves to berries and fungi. You’ll then return to our cookery school to make a delicious meal with your findings.
Recipes you’re likely to make include:
‘Wild Asparagus’ with Wild Herb Hollandaise Sauce
Hawthorn and Rosehip Crumble
Wild Autumn Risotto
Above recipes are subject to availability of ingredients.
You’ll be able to make the recipes you learn on this class at home, time and time again. After your cookery experience, you will be emailed a pack for you to keep containing all of the recipes you learned on the day.
What to bring for this class:
Hand sanitizer
Waterproof coat and weather-appropriate shoes (it gets muddy)
Bottle of water
What to expect…
Lots of food: Firstly, you can expect to eat a lot of delicious food! It will come as no surprise that there will be lots made, so you will be nibbling and tasting throughout your cookery experience. (Don’t worry about bringing anything to eat with you!)
A relaxed, hands-on experience, suitable for all abilities: Our cookery experiences will help you hone your skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere. You’ll dive right in with hands-on practical cookery sessions. This will include working in pairs, groups and individually under the expert guidance of our experienced tutor. We welcome students of all abilities, so whatever your current skill level, you’ll fit right in. And you don’t have to be veggie to enjoy our courses – everyone’s welcome!
The chance to ask tons of questions: Attendee numbers are kept small so you’ll have maximum contact with your tutor. There will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to ask any questions you may have and take advantage of their years of experience in all things veggie and vegan!
Getting here: We have lots of free car parking available on site. If you’re getting here by public transport, we’re only a short taxi ride or a 20-minute walk from Altrincham’s bus, train and Metrolink (Altrincham line) services. Here’s our address: Vegetarian Society Cookery School, Parkdale, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4QG.
Don’t forget! You can gift this course to a friend or loved one by buying a gift voucher.
Steve –
Well worth attending!
Martin –
Come along, it’s a great day out with a good bunch of people
John –
Do it!
Mandy –
I would say do it! The course was really well laid out, friendly and knowledgeable leader!
Sandra –
This was the most enjoyable day, I learnt a lot!
Elizabeth –
This was a brilliant and interesting course!
Ian –
I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge if edible plants, it’s well worth it!
Andy P –
Course has given me a basis on which to explore further…
Richard W –
You’ll be surprised at what you can eat on a daily walk in the wild near your home! Really enjoyed James’ knowledge and how it was explained
Sarah W –
Very knowledgeable trainer with a wealth of knowledge that he was eager to share – very approachable and tried to answer all questions
Ron S –
James is infectious about his subject. A great way to bring the outdoors alive… you’ll learn about the abundance on your doorstep
Sean A –
Informative & fun. Having tasters were key to understanding. You’ll be surprised by what you can eat in the wild.
Sally G –
Very engagingly presented, knowledgeable tutor & being able to taste examples of cooked produce was brilliant.
Bethany H –
Really enjoyable, learnt a lot