Some of the best days on the shore are the ones built to order. Jayson runs private sessions for professional kitchens wanting to bring seaweed onto the menu, for teams who'd rather forage together than sit in a meeting room, for schools and community groups, and for festivals across Scotland.
Trainee chefs from Gleneagles come back season after season, and Jayson has worked with the chefs at Skibo Castle, executive chefs from Sodexo and The Dory Bistro. Visiting chefs from France have cooked on the beach at Kingsbarns; local restaurants take his harvest; foraging festivals book him season after season. Whatever the group, the shape is yours: a full forage-and-fire day, a demo, a talk, a menu-development session, or something in between.
Built for
- Chefs & kitchens: species knowledge, supply conversations, and cooking with seaweed from rock to plate. The full case is in Wild Food for Chefs
- Teams & private groups: a shared day out that ends with lunch you gathered yourselves
- Schools & community: hands-on coastal education with safety built in
- Festivals & events: walks, demos and talks, sized to your programme
What people say
“Jayson led a day of seaweed exploration, identification and tasting for my pupils; a group of 11 children aged 9 till 11 years… Even those who are sometimes a bit hesitant of trying food they are not used to came back for seconds!”
Birgit H, teacher · Tripadvisor
“This is not just a foraging walk, it is a complete culinary experience… Sharing the experience with a group of chefs made it even more special, cooking and eating together right on the shoreline.”
Keef B · Tripadvisor
“We had a brilliant staff day out with Jayson from East Neuk Seaweed. Informative, inventive, fun and some great beach cooking… Certainly recommend it as a team building fun day.”
Ruth R · Tripadvisor
Common questions
Can you cater for dietary needs and allergies?
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus with 7 days’ notice, and shellfish is always avoidable. Every menu is built on wild seaweed, so traces can be present in any dish. Tell us about severe allergies when you book, and we ask again on the day.
Can children join a private group?
Yes. The Taster format suits all ages, and On the Rocks is for 8 and over.
Do you take group bookings and invoices?
Yes. Private and group sessions can be booked and invoiced directly.
Can a coach get there?
Yes. A coach can drop, wait and turn at the Bowhouse, and drivers and tour leaders join and eat free.
Does rain cancel a session?
No. We run in all Scottish weathers. Only genuinely unsafe conditions postpone a day, and then you move to the next available date.
Safety first: A.L.L.W.E.T.
Every workshop runs to our A.L.L.W.E.T. framework: an Ally on dry land, the right Location, Lunch and moderation, Weather checked, proper Equipment (helmets and grippy footwear provided), and the Tides read before we step out. Please follow your guide's instructions at all times and tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book.
Read the full health & safety guidance · Download the A.L.L.W.E.T. guide (PDF)
Foraging & Fortitude
A bespoke private-group workshop with East Neuk Seaweed: foraging, wild swimming and a fireside cook-up on the East Neuk shore. Film by Bill Bruce (@differentvoice).
Other workshops
Planning a team day? Read Corporate Away Days, on the Shore: why forage-and-feast beats the escape room.