Whats It's All About
The Coastal Forage Experience with Veld & Sea is an educational and interactive workshop that teaches participants about sustainable coastal foraging practices along the Atlantic coast of Cape Town.
The Vibe
A hands-on educational experience aimed at both novice food enthusiasts and seasoned chefs, combining practical skills in foraging with ecological insights and culinary creativity.
Perfect For
- Food lovers interested in learning about local wild ingredients
- Ecology students or nature enthusiasts looking to understand coastal ecosystems better
- Culinary professionals seeking unique ingredient sources
Insider Tip
Make sure you have your mollusc permit, as it is a legal requirement for the foraging activity.
Whats On Offer
- Guided intertidal foraging with species identification and ecological context
- Seasonally inspired lunch meal and dessert prepared from the morning's harvest
- Interactive Botanical Drinks featuring wild syrups, fynbos tinctures, smoked seaweeds, and flower ice
- Follow-up mailer including resource notes on identification, recipes, tide charts
Logistics
- Hours: The event runs from 8:45 am to 1:45 pm.
- Price: RR (Tickets are R1600 per person for adults and R650 for children under 17. Children under 2 attend free of charge.)
- Getting a Table/Tickets: Tickets are available at the listed price, booking in advance is recommended due to limited availability around low tides.
- Amenities:
- Guided tours by experienced instructors
- Seasonally inspired lunch and dessert prepared on-site from foraged ingredients
- Interactive educational sessions with ecological insights
- Take-home resource notes including tide charts
- A variety of dishes suitable for vegetarians
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