Often overlooked as a garden nuisance, the common stinging nettle is one of the most versatile, nutritious, and sustainable wild ingredients in the UK. Packed with flavour and goodness, nettles have been used for centuries in food, medicine, and even textiles.

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring 1.5-hour session where we’ll explore this remarkable plant through a series of demonstrations, tastings, and lively discussion.

What to Expect:
Ingredient focus – Learn about the nutritional, culinary, and traditional uses of nettles.
Live demonstrations – Watch as we bring nettles to life in simple, seasonal dishes.
Tastings – Sample creative and comforting nettle-based recipes.
Discussion – Discover how to source, handle, and store nettles safely and sustainably.
Atmosphere – Enjoy a glass of wild tea or wine in a welcoming, informal setting.

Whether you’re a curious cook, wild food enthusiast, or just nettle-curious, this event will leave you inspired by all this humble plant has to offer.

You may also be interested in our other events in the "Spotlight on..." series including

Wild Garlic

Needles & Cones

Edible Wild Flowers

Wild Berries