Land and Sea Exclusive Culinary Weekend // Masterchefs, Makers, and Hands On Workshops

Exclusive Culinary Weekend: A Feast and Foray Where Land Meets Sea | 4-Star Accommodation at Patty’s Barn

Gather with us for a foodie experience like no other on the beautiful Lancashire coastline, where the land meets the sea. This exclusive weekend is a celebration of local food, provenance, and the joy of eating and drinking in great company.

What to Expect

• World-Class Chefs: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind weekend menu crafted by Masterchefs Oli Martin and Matt Willdigg. With live-fire cooking in our Out Barn and immersive dining directly on the salt marshes, this is a feast for the senses.

• Food and Drink Experiences: Dive into hands-on culinary workshops, you'll master the art of the perfect pizza with Matt Willdigg (Oh Pizza) and explore fire roasted coffee techniques with Ian Steele from Atkinsons Coffee.  Savour foraged teas, tonics, homemade kombuchas, artisan teas, and Atkinson’s coffee (and espresso martinis). Pair these with a curated selection of local beers, wines, and botanical infusions.

• Meet the Producers: Hear the stories behind the ingredients as local legends like Steven Holmes from Farm Yard Brew Co, Paul and Hayley from Wyreside Mushrooms and Ian Steel from Atkinsons Coffee join us at the table.

• Relaxation and Adventure: Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy a wild swim, or take in the stunning surroundings overlooking the Morecambe Bay Estuary (a designated SSSI and Special Area of Conservation).

This weekend promises alfresco dining, conversations around the fire with the sweet scent of woodsmoke, and the magic of feasting alongside like-minded food lovers.

The Plan

Friday

• Arrivals from 2 PM

• You’ll receive a warm northern welcome, with tea and freshly baked cakes followed by a sunset walk along the sea wall, we’ll forage some plants and herbs for teas and tonic, ending with a tasting by the fire.

• A refined ‘Taste of Lancashire’ dish paired with craft beers from Farm Yard Brew Co, as their founder Stevie shares the story behind the brewery., including a tasting of our collaboration beer 'On Your Doorstep' a samphire gose which pairs delightfully with food.

• For those who prefer wine over ales, we’ve selected some of the finest English wines to pair beautifully with our fire-cooked feasts.

  
  

Saturday

• Morning Stroll and Breakfast: Collect fresh farm eggs on a short walk to our neighbours' farm where they have many rare breed birds and animals and head back for a luxurious breakfast.

• Workshop: Pizza Masterclass with Matt, crafting the perfect pizza from scratch. From kneading the dough to mastering the wood-fired oven, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to recreate restaurant-quality pizzas in your own kitchen.

• Lunch: Pizzas of course, and a selection of Port of Lancaster Smokehouse charcuterie board, with chefs pickles and ferments.

• Afternoon: Time to rest and digest

• Join us for a guided nature walk to Wyreside Mushrooms, where you’ll embark on an exciting producer tour and gain insight from the passionate owners, Paul and Hayley. Discover the fascinating world of mushroom cultivation, including culinary delights like Lion’s Mane, Black Pearl, Oysters, and more. Paul will also share his extensive knowledge of medicinal mushrooms, and you’ll leave with a basket full of freshly picked mushrooms ready for your dinner, plus your very own growing block to start cultivating at home.

• We'll be joined by Ian Steel from the iconic Atkinsons Coffee Roasters who will share a traditional Ethiopian coffee roasting technique using the fire and ending with delicious espresso martinis before dinner. 

• Evening Feast: A fire-cooked tasting menu served along our banquet dining table prepared by Oli and Matt, you can also expect Paul and Hayley from Wyreside Mushrooms and Ian from Atkinsons to share the feast with us.

  
  

Sunday

• Morning Coastal Walk: Explore our wild coast as we stroll to Plover Scar Lighthouse and Cockersands Abbey with Michelle. Pause for a fireside cup of tea and some seafood chowder on the beach. We'll pass by our neighbours and the farmers behind Cockerham Salt Marsh Lamb.

• Lunch on the Salt Marsh: Dine alfresco directly on the salt marshes enjoying slow cooked salt marsh lamb.

• Afternoon: Depart feeling inspired, nourished, and connected.

The Chefs

Oli Martin and Matt Willdigg bring their award-winning expertise to this weekend. With backgrounds in some of the world’s top kitchens, including Sydney’s Gastro Park and Hipping Hall, they’ve achieved accolades like four AA Rosettes, Lancashire Life’s Restaurant of the Year, and a top 35 spot in Harden’s UK Best Restaurants. Together, they founded Foray Catering, delivering unforgettable bespoke dining experiences rooted in local ingredients and low food miles.

Your Host

Michelle of Land + Sea Experiences, Hosting is my happy place and my passion and I’m driven to reconnect people with nature, food, and one another. At our family farm, I create immersive dining experiences that inspire and nourish. I’ve hosted and facilitated events all over the world, bringing people together, designing immersive experiences and creating beautiful spaces where people can connect with themselves, each other and nature. 

This is a truly one-of-a-kind food and drink experience, thoughtfully curated to highlight the best of Lancashire’s land, sea, and fire.

Accommodation at Patty's Barn

Patty’s Barn is set on the edge of the salt marsh in rural Lancashire, the land around us is shaped by the tides and the skies filled with huge sunsets and coastal birds. On site you'll find our 4 star holiday cottages and cosy cabins. Whether you’re here to slow down, gather around the fire, explore the wild coastline, or simply breathe a little deeper, our space invites you to find meaning in the simple things.

We welcome you to step outside, look up at the big skies, feel the elements, and remember what it means to truly be present.

🌱 Who is This For? 

This experience is ideal for:

Curious foodies who appreciate seasonal, local, and foraged ingredients

Sustainability enthusiasts who value knowing where their food comes from

Couples, groups of friends, or solo diners looking to experience something new together in an atmospheric setting and / or meet like-minded others who love food just as much as you do.

Corporate and private parties looking for a special event with a wild twist

This evening is best suited for adventurous diners who love the outdoors and are open to new culinary experiences. It’s perfect for those who value quality, sustainability, and the beauty of slow dining.

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For any other questions, please email hello@landandsealancaster.com

Ready to join us? Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to secure your seat at the table today and be part of an unforgettable evening rooted in nature and community.