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FIND The Salt Box on the priory farm estate IN THE HEART OF THE SURREY HILLS

multi award winning cookery school and woodland dining just 30 mins train from London

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info@wearethesaltbox.co.uk

01737 902 912

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Red Oak Barn
Priory Farm Estate (Gate 3)
Sandy Lane
South Nutfield
RH1 4EJ
Surrey, UK

Meetings and viewings by appointment only

OFFICE HOURS

10:00 AM – 5.00 PM
Tuesday – Friday

Please note we are often running events and courses through the day and evenings, so may not always be available to answer the phone. The best way to get in touch is to pop us an email, or leave us a voicemail and we’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as we can.

thesaltboxuk

Feast | Inspire | Rewild 🌲
Multi Award Winning Feasts Over Fire 🔥
Woodland Cookery School 🪓
Find us beneath the trees in Surrey, GB 🇬🇧

Blown away by this incredible watercolour popping

Blown away by this incredible watercolour popping up on our feed this evening. Painted by @brusheswithwatercolour, who recently joined us at one of our Feasts Over Fire beneath the trees 🔥. . . . We had no idea he’d be capturing the essence of The Salt Box so brilliantly. It’s safe to say seeing this has really made our week - thank you John, we can’t wait to welcome you back 🙏🏼. . . . #Repost @brusheswithwatercolour 👇🏻 ・・・ “We recently enjoyed a fabulous dining experience at @thesaltboxuk in Surrey. Everything is locally sourced and cooked over an open fire and you dine beneath an open sided shelter in the middle of a forest. The ethos, food, hospitality and company was excellent! All of which is more than can be said of this painting! There’s something quite paradoxical about trying to depict fire with watercolour, which is perhaps why I found it so tricky. I do quite like the bucket though.” . . . #watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #aquarell #acquerello #akvarell #artist #painting #brusheswithwatercolour #art #instaartist #bucket #fire #surrey

Looking for recipe inspiration for you and your wi

Looking for recipe inspiration for you and your wild child this half term? Our coal baked carrot hummus is a great campfire recipe - enjoyed by adults and children alike! 🔥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Carrot and orange are such a wonderful combination and when mixed with the tahini it gives you a really nice nutty flavour. This is a great recipe for the kids to get involved in (just be careful of those little fingers around hot coals) and a sneaky way to up the vegetable intake. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to our website for the full recipe (link in Bio) 🥕.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @joeallenpreston.

Would you buy your child an axe? 🪓 . . . The m

Would you buy your child an axe? 🪓 . . . The man cub turned 10 mid October and he asked for an axe for his birthday. We said we would think about it and think we did. I feel like turning 10 is a big deal, double digits and his first decade conquered. I couldn’t be prouder of the little man! Here he is with his very first @hultafors axe, proud as punch 🌲. . . . He spends a lot of time with us out in the woodlands. I could have just given him one of the many axes I have and once he’d learnt how to use it safely I would buy him one of his own. After spending some time deliberating, I realised that he needed one of his own, something he would take sole responsibility of. I figured that if he looked after it well it could last him a lifetime and be something he could potentially pass on to his own children one day. . . . Yes, he is young but children need to experience risk in a controlled environment. They don’t need to be wrapped up in cotton wool, they need to be out in the great outdoors learning how to thrive, controlling the risk around them. Developing hand eye coordination, strength, confidence, dexterity and the ability to solve problems. . . . We taught the man cub the basic skills he requires and allow him to continue practice in a controlled environment giving him guidance only when he needs it. . . . Top priority on his half term wish list was wood chopping, so we now have all the kindling we need to stoke our fires for upcoming courses and events, lovingly chopped by this little dude 🖤. . . . #axe #woodchopping #kindling #myfirstaxe #hultafors #mancub #thesaltboxuk #feastinspirerewild #wildadventures

If you received one of our Gift Vouchers as a pres

If you received one of our Gift Vouchers as a present prior to March 2020, we have now extended all vouchers to be eligible for 18 months (previously 12), following The Salt Box being closed for 4 months earlier this year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whilst we have lots of events in the diary, please bear in mind we have had to reduce the number of attendees at our feasts - therefore there may be limited availability at our most popular events. Not long until our 2021 calendar is released too!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our gift vouchers are available to purchase online and make a perfect pressie for family or friends looking for an experience beneath the trees. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @henry.catling.

Finally picked up our first braces of pheasant of

Finally picked up our first braces of pheasant of the season, which runs from the 1st October to the 1st February here in the UK. The male pheasant has an unmistakable fiery copper coloured plumage and iridescent sheen of blue - with the female being a little more subdued with it's mottled brown plumage. . . . A low-fat, high-protein, healthy meat, pheasant is most definitely one of the best eating game birds, (with far more flavour than chicken!), with the price for a brace in the feather ludicrously low. . . . We'll be preparing the humble pheasant at a number of our November Feasts, as well as teaching our guests how to pluck, butcher and cook it as part of our Feather and Fur Small Game Cookery Day next month. It's definitely a highlight on the seasonal menu! . . . Photography by @simon_weller.

“We really enjoyed breakfast in the woods this m

“We really enjoyed breakfast in the woods this morning with our little boy. It is such a unique and wonderful experience to enjoy a sumptuous meal in the great outdoors with the backdrop of the warm fire and the woodland. The food was delicious and the team couldn’t have been more accommodating - we can’t wait to go back soon.” . . . After a somewhat challenging week - we were over the moon to hear this feedback from one of this mornings Breakfast in the Woods guests ❤️. . . . A rather wet and windy morning beneath the trees, with plenty of old friends and new - thank you for being a part of our journey 🔥.

Weekends were made for bacon 🥓. . . . Weave yo

Weekends were made for bacon 🥓. . . . Weave your rashers onto a skewer for the best bacon cooked over fire. Char the fat to crispy perfection, perfect served over masala scrambled eggs, or in a flatbread with some hawthorn ketchup 👌🏼. . . . When cooking anything on a skewer, be sure to use flat ones - these will prevent your meat/veg from turning every time you turn your skewers - ensuring you can cook everything evenly. . . . What’s your weekend breakfast guilty pleasure? 🔥 . . . Photo by @joeallenpreston 📷.

Today’s lunch simmering gently away for our Autu

Today’s lunch simmering gently away for our Autumn collaboration with @surreyartschool 🍂. Persian venison stew, coal baked Crown Prince Squash and crispy homegrown kale was today’s warmer for our guests, which they enjoyed after a fantastic Woodland Inks workshop run by Surrey Art School founder, Ellie 🖊. . . . We’ve been combining art and food here in our woodland classroom since we moved onto the Priory Farm estate back in April 2019. An opportunity to step outside the daily grind and treat yourself to some mindful creativity 🌳. . . . Depending on a number of “what ifs” (!), we hope to be launching further collaborations in the next few weeks. Thanks to all those who joined us beneath the trees today, and of course to @surreyartschool for sharing their creative joy!

Wild Venison Ragu 🦌. . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Wild Venison Ragu 🦌. . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We passionately believe in the common sense approach of eating nose to tail. By eating lesser-known cuts of meat and everything between nose to tail we can make sure that the animal gets used to its fullest potential. Following the weekend's Venison Butchery and Cookery Day, today we made a hearty wild venison ragu from all of the leftover next meat as well as a venison stock with all the leftover bones, which will be frozen and used over the coming weeks and months. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From field to fork (and freezer) in a matter of days (bearing in mind venison does require hanging), this meat bore little resemblance to anything you might find wrapped in plastic on the shelves of a supermarket. We’re not sure you can beat that! . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @simon_weller.

Fungus Firelighters 🔥🍄. . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Fungus Firelighters 🔥🍄. . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The cramp ball is a fascinating common fungus often found on dead and decaying wood, especially Ash. They have been used for centuries, coming in handy for the bushcrafter in need of fire! . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Catch a spark on their underside and it can smoulder away for hours. But, before you go around collecting them, don’t forget that these also play an important role in their habitat. As with all natural resources, only take what you need, as many insects call cramp balls their home. . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo by @simon_weller 📸.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #crampball #fungus #firelighter #bushcraft #fire #naturalresource #firestarter #wildfood #woodland #woodlore #openfirecookery #cookingoverfire #firelight #thesaltboxuk #feastinspirerewild

A note about Dietary Requirements 🍴. . . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our menus are best suited for flexible, adventurous eaters with a strong focus on seasonally and locally inspired ingredients, including wild and foraged foods sourced from nature’s larder.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Due to the nature of our events and in order to uphold high-quality standards we are only able to accommodate limited dietary requests at our dining events and cookery courses. Our dining events are intimate affairs with small groups, centered around a set menu lovingly prepared in our remote woodland kitchen by our small kitchen team, therefore preparing a separate menu to cater for dietary needs is not always possible. Please note that for the majority of our dining events, we are able to provide vegetarian alternatives.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dietary needs must always have been communicated and approved prior to booking your seat at our table, and must be advised to our team no later than 7 days prior to the event so that our chefs can make arrangements. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you have an allergy or intolerance, please note all ingredients are handled in our woodland kitchen therefore it is impossible for us to guarantee that your dish will be 100% allergen-free. If you do have a serious allergy, please make that known to us before booking, so we can provide you with information to help you make a safe and informed choice. . . If we are hosting an event specifically themed around a certain ingredient (for example a wild game feast), due to the theme of the event vegetarian options will not be available (sorry!).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We urge you to please check the ‘Further Information’ section on the event listing for specific menu / dietary details related to the event you’re interested in, prior to booking your seat. If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs on our website or get in touch with us via email. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo Credit: @simon_weller.

Fantastic day on our Wild Venison Course 🦌. . .

Fantastic day on our Wild Venison Course 🦌. . . . From skinning and butchery, to fire-lighting and cookery. We grazed throughout the day with five courses of venison - from crispy chilli pencil fillet to saltimbocca, tandoori skewers to a hearty Persian stew to finish off the day, all cooked over fire in our Woodland kitchen! . . . Thanks to all who joined us today 🙏🏼. . . . Two spaces left on our November course, book your place today 🦌.

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