‘The common misconception about foraged food is that it is survival grub. But an afternoon in the kitchen with Matt and Claire soon dispels this myth’.
Georgia Brown, travel writer, Guardian Travel
‘I've gained the kind of confidence I could never have got from a book…..country walks will never be the same again’
Xanthe Clay, food writer, Telegraph newspaper
‘What a tonic for a weary soul’
Heather Guerrini, Natural Birth Practitioner, London
‘Thanks so much for a truly wonderful and inspiring weekend – I was expecting something pretty good but it exceeded all expectations without a doubt’
Diana Heyer, Penzance
The foraging, cooking and feasting day laid on by Fat Hen was one of the best team building days we have done in over ten years. The Cornwall College Project Services department is a high performing and tightly knit group of people who take team building very seriously. We try to have 3 days a year out of the office to do team building, in a setting unassociated with work but which still requires the team to function together, often in circumstances which positively challenge the normal team structure and relationships. Fat Hen provided exactly the right setting and activities to do this. It was a very interesting day, great fun, and we got to eat the fruits of our labours, which were delicious.
Matthew Borne
Director of Strategic Development
Cornwall College Group
Thinking back to that winter weekend Iam struck by how verdant and glowing everything seemed. The atmosphere in the house and out on the walks seemed heightened somehow; maybe looking closely at plants does this, making one more aware. But of course it was also your attention and care in making sure we were involved, and the relaxed ambience of the Goat Barn and garden, the mutual enthusiasm of the other kindred foragers, and of course the great skill and generosity of the chefs who prepared such amazing food for us to feast on. I haven't been on a food and cooking weekend before, but this must rate highly amongst any experience. Finally I am still amazed that we were able to find and eat such zesty, zinging salad picked from our hedgerows, in January!
Hadrian Piggott, artist, Penzance, Cornwall
'Caroline's depth of knowledge and interesting anecdotes made the Weekend a thoroughly fascinating and insightful experience! I'd highly recommend it to any foodies or budding botanists out there!'
Rachel Smart Knight, Plan-it Earth Environmental Education Project, Cornwall
‘Fabulous weekend, fantastic food, looking forward to another weekend in the spring; Thankyou’
Julia Kamlish, Nanquidno Valley, West Cornwall
‘Thanks for a superb foray into foraging! It was something special – especially Saturday. Summer in a day!’
Ben Bywater, Bristol
‘Fabulous weekend. The best day this summer…worth missing the Tall Ships for’
Pam Tongue, Maenporth, Cornwall
‘It’s opened up a whole new world! Thanks’
Tamsin Ranson, St Agnes, Cornwall
‘Stunning day, so interesting, wonderful food and great location’
Rosie Follett, St Just, Cornwall
‘A very rewarding and action packed day, terrific venue, wonderful food and company’
Bryony Hughes-Lamb, Helston, Cornwall
‘A fantastic day. Enjoyed the foraging very much, the food was wonderful, the company was good and the hospitality has been outstanding’
Maggie Beckly, Yelverton, Devon
‘I have had the most amazingly fantastic informative day, there is so much new food I want to share with friends! The day long feast seemed endless and so delicious! Thankyou.’
Fiona Frewer, Plymouth
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