What people say

“Jayson showed and taught us about many different types of seaweed, where to look for it on the beach and how to cut it. We were then served some amazing food with seaweed on the beach… If you love being on the beach, have an interest in seaweed and like to eat al fresco, book this, you won’t be disappointed!”

“Four hours on the rocks and the beach, exploring the tidal zones, learning how to identify and harvest seaweed, and enjoying delicious seaweed dishes… You simply learn so much more by seeing it with your own eyes and learning from someone who really knows their stuff… A brilliant and slightly different way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended!”

“Fantastic guided coastal foraging tours. Jayson is highly knowledgeable, a great guide, and wonderful cook. The East Neuk is a beautiful coastline to explore. Don’t hesitate to book onto one of his events.”

“Jayson Byles led a day of seaweed exploration, identification and tasting for my pupils; a group of 11 children aged 9 till 11 years… he instilled a sense of respect and awe for the sea and seaweed… Even those individuals who are sometimes a bit hesitant of trying food they are not used to, came back for seconds!”

“This is not just a foraging walk, it is a complete culinary experience… The highlight was the fully foraged coastal banquet prepared and cooked on the beach… Proper food, genuine connection and a real appreciation for what is on our doorstep.”

“Pretty mind blowing the amount of seaweed out there and not only that the different flavours available, I did not expect that. I am gluten intolerant and Jayson had prepared the most delicious bread… Certainly created memories for our family.”

“Jayson leads with an infectious passion, humour, and an abundance of knowledge alongside a sensitivity and respect for the natural environment… The atmosphere was relaxed and sociable with enough time for everyone to feel welcome and included.”

“If you have one side trip or workshop to take in Scotland, make sure this is the one you do. This was a highly enjoyable and informative 4 hours with a delicious cooked beach lunch at the end of a morning of foraging.”

“I went with my children and it was a great experience to share with them; plenty to learn, try and discover along the way. It was amazing how much there was to discover on a stretch of coastline you might otherwise just walk past.”

“We had a brilliant staff day out with Jayson from East Neuk Seaweed. Informative, inventive, fun and some great beach cooking from the master of seaweed foraging… Certainly recommend it as a team building fun day.”

“The highlight of the day was the beachside tasting menu that Jayson prepared. Each dish showcased seaweed in creative and delicious ways, and he thoughtfully provided individual menus for vegans and vegetarians, which was such a lovely touch.”

“Jayson lives and breathes sustainable local foraging… he knows seaweed inside out! I thoroughly recommend East Neuk Seaweed to anyone at all interested in the great natural larder that is our seashore.”

“After a workshop with Jayson, I not only leave feeling more knowledgeable and confident about seaweed foraging and cooking, but also with a big smile on my face.”

“What came across in the workshop was the considered and carefully constructed content and Jayson's knowledge, passion and experience: his care for the well-being of both his clients and the environment.”

“It was relaxed and fun, and we feel more confident in knowing how to safely collect and cook with seaweed without adversely affecting the environment.”

“Very enjoyable morning on the rocks, learned such a lot about seaweed and its uses… Good to harvest and sample seaweed as it brought the experience to life. Would highly recommend.”

“Jayson has incredible knowledge about the macroalgae growing in the East Neuk… I would highly recommend these workshops for individuals visiting the area and for locals.”

“Who knew seaweed straight off the rocks could taste so delicious? The two hours flew in, yet we learnt so much in the time.”

“The workshop was extremely interesting, professionally delivered in an informative but relaxed, informal way… Seaweed is simply AMAZING!!”

“Such a beautiful foraging experience. Many nuggets of wisdom and knowledge from Jayson. I'll be looking at seaweed in a completely different way from now on!”

“He was very patient, fun and gave us plenty of time to discover and ask questions. Very useful knowledge for us and future generations!”

“Tides and tempests, food and cooking, cultures and climate change: biology, geology, ecology, anthropology and history, all mingling seamlessly as we scrambled over rocks.”

“We had a blast splashing through pools, nibbling sea spaghetti off rocks and collecting wrack for baths later… 'On the rocks' is rock n' roll!”

“An amazing introduction to seaweed! Sea bass wrapped in sea lettuce was Michelin 5*!”

“It completely changed my view of the seashore.”

“I would highly recommend Jayson's Seaweed Workshop… It's a fun and informative day out, suitable for all the family. The splendid cook out on the beach just topped it off!”

“We had a very memorable family day out with Jayson foraging for seaweed and a fantastic lunch cooked on the beach, fresh seabass and seaweed. It was terrific.”