Food & seasonal produce

Native oyster season traditionally runs September to April.

Sloes are ready to pick from October — ideally after the first frost.

Wild mushrooms are most abundant in autumn, especially September to November.

Beaujolais Nouveau is released on the third Thursday of November.

British new season lamb is most associated with spring and early summer.

Jersey Royals arrive from April, with mainland British new potatoes from May to July.

British lobster is most abundant from late spring through early autumn.

British brown crab is most associated with April to November.

British asparagus season runs from St George's Day to midsummer — just eight weeks.

Elderflowers bloom across the UK in May and June — the forager's favourite.

British strawberries run from June to September, with peak flavour around July.

British apples are usually harvested from late summer into autumn.