About Forest To Plate
Forest To Plate is a Belgium (Europe)-based organization. While English is used for most of our activities, the majority of our guides are proficient in Dutch and French.
FOREST TO PLATE
The story of Forest To Plate began in 2015 when forager and herbalist Ben Brumagne traveled the world in search of edible wild plants, their secrets, and history. After years of study and encounters, Ben wanted to share his wonder with others. Meanwhile, he has already taken countless people into nature, many of whom have become independent foragers.
Meanwhile, Forest To Plate has grown into a well-known collective of enthusiasts who prefer to spend their time in and with nature. We aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to discover the nature around them with us. By gaining knowledge of what the forest offers, including culinary aspects, we aim to contribute to a new wave that views our essential green environment with respect and admiration.
We organize numerous events and travels, including day activities introducing edible wild plants and outdoor cooking, as well as multi-day hikes both domestically and internationally. Forest to Plate would not exist without our focus on education. All our knowledge is compiled in an extensive year-long course on edible wild plants, offered both physically and online.
We are here to re-open your eyes, and show you the information we have lost over the past thousands of years. Join us on an adventure of a lifetime.
Meet the Team
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Pieter-Jan
WILD FOOD GUIDE AND MANAGER
Always exuding cheerfulness and boundless energy, Pieter-Jan stands prepared to help you tackle any challenge. He oversees the majority of our teambuilding sessions and private events, offering guidance every step of the way, from initial booking to engaging in thrilling wild food activities.
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Quinten
WILD FOOD GUIDE & CONTENT CREATOR
Quinten turns every moment into an epic one. Always with a camera at hand, he is passionate about making something beautiful out of everything we do. Quinten has become an expert in wild foods and is guiding people into the forest.
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Ben Brumagne
FOREST TO PLATE FOUNDER
Always ready for a new project, Ben Brumagne started this adventure by biking to India. His main mission is to show the world that we can find wild edible plants everywhere, but he loves to start new nature-oriented projects so that people can enjoy a beautiful stay and rediscover their inner wild child.
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Jeroen
FOOD ARCHEOLOGIST
Probably the most passionate archeologist regarding our culinary history. As one of the teachers during our year courses, he continues to amaze people year after year on how plants were used in the past.
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Natalie
WILD FOOD SPECIALIST & FERMENTATION GURU
Natalie is a classic example of someone who has mastered the skills of nearly every foraging aspect. Mushrooms, plants, seaweeds, there is nothing that is unknown to her. Besides recognizing wild foods, she is an expert in fermentation and an even better chef.
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Mike
WILF FOOD GUIDE AND BUSHCRAFTER
Mike is an expert forager in both mushrooms and plants, and is known for his bushcraft skills and survival techniques in nature. Teacher on our year course and mushroom masterclasses, Mike has shown to own a unique set of edible outdoor skills.
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Najomi
WILD FOOD GUIDE AND CHEF
Najomi is one of our finest foragers in both plants and mushrooms and knows how to turn ordinary plants into amazing dishes. her presence is always lightening up the group as she shares her passion for wild foods.
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Froya
WILD FOOD GUIDE & PAINTER
Froya is our guide up in the mountains in France. Her passion and knowledge regarding wild foods is something you could only hope to experience yourself one day. Besides an expert forager, Froya has mastered the art of painting plants and mushrooms, and is very keen on showing you the wonders of nature.
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Anji
WILD FOOG GUIDE AND CHEF
An adventurer at heart, Anji has come to love nature, by traveling through Europe. After a big jump from the city, to moving into the forest, Anji fell in love with the plants and mushrooms surrounding her. With a background as a chef, you can only imagine how she changes plants into stunning dishes.
