The Foragers Kitchen: Wild Garlic Pesto Workshop at THE PIG–on the beach
THE PIG-on the beach | Tuesday 28 April 2026Spend the day wandering the wild delights of the Jurassic Coast, uncovering seasonal treasures, and learning how to craft the truly best Wild Garlic Pesto straight from the forager’s hand.
10.30am-3pm
£110
Book NowAt THE PIG, we’ve always celebrated simple, honest ingredients from right on our doorstep, and the coastline is perfect for wild, seasonal flavours! We can’t think of a better (or more PIG!) way to celebrate the season of wild garlic than by inviting you round to ours for a hands-on foraging adventure, workshop, and lunch at our patch on the Jurassic Coast.
So, pull on your wellies, zip up your coat and head out into the fresh sea air with our friend and wild food forager, Tom Radford, for a good old-fashioned forage along the coastline!
Head to our house in the morning at 10.30am, where we’ll warmly welcome you in with a hot drink, a fresh pastry and a friendly introduction to Tom – and you’ll be able to get to know your fellow foragers.
Next, you'll set out directly from the hotel and follow the Purbeck coastline, guided by Tom's wild and wonderful knowledge of the Jurassic Coast.
Once you’re back, roll up your sleeves for a relaxed, hands-on workshop guided by our PIG Chefs, learning how to make your very own Wild Garlic Pesto (using the foraged goodies you found on your walk!).
When you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll sit down for a generous two-course lunch, inspired by your foraged finds, with generous pours of PIG Cut Wine.
When, where, how much…
When?
Tuesday 28th April 2026, 10.30am – 3pm
How much?
£110 per person, for a full morning foraging close to the coast, you'll set out directly from the hotel and follow the Purbeck coastline, guided by Tom's wild and wonderful knowledge of the Jurassic Coast. Followed by a hands-on Wild Garlic Pesto Workshop, all finished with a two-course lunch in our secluded Roundhouse tucked away beside the Kitchen Garden.
What’s included?
A welcome hot drink and a freshly baked pastry when you arrive at THE PIG-on the beach.
A guided foraging walk and talk near the Swanage coast with Tom Radford.
Everything you need for a hands-on workshop, learning how to make Wild Garlic Pesto.
A freshly prepared two-course lunch waiting for you back at THE PIG-on the beach, with a glass of PIG Cut wine or a Pentire non-alcoholic cocktail. Lunch will be a relaxed, sociable gathering, with everyone coming together around one table!
What to bring with you
Comfortable shoes are a must and, while we hope the British weather will be on our side, we suggest wearing something suitable for all eventualities… just in case! We also recommend bringing a water bottle with you for the foraging walk.
We love your furry friends, but please leave them at home for this experience.
What you could be picking
There are so many edible goodies to discover in April - June Spring time – here’s a flavour of what you might find on the coastline:
- Wild Garlic
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Sea Beet
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Rock Samphire
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Sea Purslane
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Bladderwrack and more!
Meet your host
Tom Radford is a New Forest‑born forager, storyteller and the curious mind behind Eat The Country, bringing wild food to life with a light heart and genuine passion for what grows under our feet. With a deep love of nature and sustainable food, Tom leads walks across the UK helping people spot edible, medicinal and seasonal plants, share folklore and connect with the landscape as you wander, all with a bit of humour and wonder along the way.
Fancy making a night of it?
Make a proper escape of it and arrive the night before. Sleep in, wake up at THE PIG-on the beach, and start the workshop already on our doorstep, no long journeys, no rushing, just time to settle in and channel your inner nature before the day begins.
