🧊 Fridge & Freezer Staples

Huts only: small freezer compartment in the top of the fridge for freezer-ready meals.

Stock your fridge and freezer with trusty ingredients you can simply reheat or assemble in our shepherd’s hut or guest suite. Perfect for refuelling after a day exploring the Wye Valley—no shopping detours required.

🥛 Fridge Essentials

  • Herb-Infused Butter Store in fridge; use on toast, veg, or mash Walk pairing: Tintern to Penterry Church | Plant pairing: Wild garlic, sage Basics: Soft butter blended with chopped foraged herbs

  • Wild Garlic Pesto Store in fridge; stir into pasta or soups Walk pairing: Tintern to Devil’s Pulpit | Plant pairing: Wild garlic Basics: Wild garlic, nuts, cheese, olive oil

  • Elderflower Yogurt Dressing Store in fridge; drizzle on salads or grain bowls Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir | Plant pairing: Elderflower Basics: Greek yogurt, elderflower cordial, lemon zest

❄️ Freezer-Ready Meals

  • Shepherd’s Pie Bites Freeze at home; reheat in microwave or slow cooker Walk pairing: Tintern to Devil’s Pulpit | Plant pairing: Wild thyme, chives Basics: Individual portions of minced lamb or veg topped with mashed potato

  • Veggie Lasagna Portions Freeze at home; reheat in microwave or slow cooker Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir | Plant pairing: Basil, nasturtium Basics: Layers of pasta, tomato sauce, seasonal veg, and cheese

  • Berry Compote Packs Freeze at home; reheat by microwave or fridge-thaw Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir | Plant pairing: Foraged blackberries Basics: Mixed wild berries, a splash of lemon juice, and honey

 

🥬 Frozen Fruit & Veg Staples

  • Chopped Wild Berries Freeze at home; microwave or stir into porridge Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir | Plant pairing: Foraged blackberries

  • Sliced Crab Apples Freeze at home; warm in microwave compote or add to oats Walk pairing: Tintern to Brockweir | Plant pairing: Crab apple

  • Mixed Leafy Greens Freeze at home; steam in microwave for soups or stews Walk pairing: Tintern to Devil’s Pulpit | Plant pairing: Nettles, wild garlic

📸 Share Your Stay & Your Meals

We love seeing how guests make these recipes their own. If you’ve cooked a meal during your stay — whether it’s a slow cooker stew, a toast topper, or something foraged — we’d love to see it!

  • 📷 Snap a photo of your meal or cooking setup

  • 📝 Share your cooking hack, recipe, or foraged twist from your stay

  • 🌿 Tag us or message us via our footer links

🏡 We may feature your creation (with credit!) in future guest cards or seasonal bundles

Every meal tells a story — and yours might inspire the next guest.