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We are a local food truck serving Forest farmed roots, shoots and mushrooms from our farm in Spring Creek NC combined with wild game meats. Elk steaks , venison Tips with wild Root Mash ,Laap Ba trout, rabbit and dumplings. wild mushroom stir fry. Just to name a few
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Address: 159 Bridge St, Hot Springs, NC 28743
Phone: (828) 203-5264
Website: https://usamapsdet.top/details/hunt-and-gather-wild-food-ChIJv1-
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Reviews
Al Sternberg
I’m a big fan of foraging and carefully sourced ingredients, so we had to give Hunt and Gather a try. It was so good we were back for more the next night. If we were here for the week, we’d have come to try everything. Really good.
Rabbit in dumplings, so good. The dumplings I had at Cracker Barrel on this trip are sad in comparison. Mushroom stew also good. Hunter stew with venison – meat falling apart, rich hearty sauce on the mash. Bison bugogi, very savory.
Had great talk with owner Mark about his foraging. He has a 100+ acre farm and property for much of what goes in the dishes. The meats have to come from elsewhere (there are reasons he’s not allowed to sell what a raises and then cooks). Makes sense. The mashed root veg contains a mix of foraged roots and potatoes. The hunter stew flavored with forage sumac berries. The man can forage and can cook!
Mark is currently in his food truck but is planning to be in a building space across the street next spring.
… moreRabbit in dumplings, so good. The dumplings I had at Cracker Barrel on this trip are sad in comparison. Mushroom stew also good. Hunter stew with venison – meat falling apart, rich hearty sauce on the mash. Bison bugogi, very savory.
Had great talk with owner Mark about his foraging. He has a 100+ acre farm and property for much of what goes in the dishes. The meats have to come from elsewhere (there are reasons he’s not allowed to sell what a raises and then cooks). Makes sense. The mashed root veg contains a mix of foraged roots and potatoes. The hunter stew flavored with forage sumac berries. The man can forage and can cook!
Mark is currently in his food truck but is planning to be in a building space across the street next spring.
C Bro
The food here is absolute fire! I had the elk medallions with root mash. Root mash isn’t just mashed potatoes, there are several foraged roots included in the recipe, and it pairs really nice with these delectable elk medallions and sweet nettles. To think i almost didn’t see this place and almost had tacos instead. That would have been a true shame.
… moreBeau Dean
Ok, this place is in my top 3 food trucks of all time. We are here 2 days in a row and tried almost everything on the menu. The food is outstanding. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. I promise you can’t go wrong stopping in.
… moreCristal Howard
Hot Springs, NC – Where the Trail Meets Ancestral traditions
Nestled in the heart of Hot Springs, where the Appalachian Trail breathes life into this mountain town, Hunt & Gather Wild Food is a sacred stop for the soul. More than just a food truck—it’s a celebration of ancestral wisdom, wild nourishment, and the deep-rooted traditions of Appalachian culture.
Chef and owner Mark is a steward of something truly special. We had the honor of sharing a meal here, and every dish felt like a story—one told through heritage, earth, and fire.
We savored the Rabbit and Dumplings, rich with Southern comfort and slow-cooked care. The Bison Bulgogi, kissed with ginger and garlic, offered a bold and grounding bite of local Carolina strength. The Laap Pa Trout, dressed in mountain mint and lime, tasted like a cool stream winding through ancient forest. And the Wild Mushroom Stirfry, with its medley of fungi and nettles, was like tasting the forest floor after a spring rain—deep, earthy, and nourishing.
Mark pours heart into everything he does, from the pristine setup of his mobile kitchen to the warmth of his welcome. Whether you’re a thru-hiker, a seeker of real food, or simply someone hungry for something honest, this place is a refuge. It honors the past while feeding the present.
Hunt & Gather is not just a meal—it’s an experience, a reconnection, a prayer of thanks to the land and those who walk it.
… moreNestled in the heart of Hot Springs, where the Appalachian Trail breathes life into this mountain town, Hunt & Gather Wild Food is a sacred stop for the soul. More than just a food truck—it’s a celebration of ancestral wisdom, wild nourishment, and the deep-rooted traditions of Appalachian culture.
Chef and owner Mark is a steward of something truly special. We had the honor of sharing a meal here, and every dish felt like a story—one told through heritage, earth, and fire.
We savored the Rabbit and Dumplings, rich with Southern comfort and slow-cooked care. The Bison Bulgogi, kissed with ginger and garlic, offered a bold and grounding bite of local Carolina strength. The Laap Pa Trout, dressed in mountain mint and lime, tasted like a cool stream winding through ancient forest. And the Wild Mushroom Stirfry, with its medley of fungi and nettles, was like tasting the forest floor after a spring rain—deep, earthy, and nourishing.
Mark pours heart into everything he does, from the pristine setup of his mobile kitchen to the warmth of his welcome. Whether you’re a thru-hiker, a seeker of real food, or simply someone hungry for something honest, this place is a refuge. It honors the past while feeding the present.
Hunt & Gather is not just a meal—it’s an experience, a reconnection, a prayer of thanks to the land and those who walk it.
Rebecca Harman
10/10 delicious for our family of 4. Bison bulgogi with ramp kimchi, root mash, trout, Friday Pho all delicious, interesting, healthy and fast. We all tried it all. Highly recommend for any meal and eater. He was SO kind and cared so much about his food and customers. We’re looking forward to the next meal!
… moreFOY
We came for a weekend and didn’t know where to eat but when we saw this cute food truck and it said wild food, it truly was fresh wild food mushrooms, very interesting Asian flare and mashed potatoes with root vegetables was delicious. Wish we could try everything highly recommend.many other meat dishes very fresh !
… moreP M
I must have really caught you on a bad day because I didn’t enjoy what I had at all, meat skewer was super tough.
Mushrooms were very rubbery, all of the types, and it was overall bitter and bad tasting. Mash is just delicious!
Fixed those mushrooms. Put them in a blender with equal parts light cream, water, chicken broth and a couple spoonfuls of honey. Poured that over the rice in a pot and brought it to a boil. Made an excellent rice dish and with a little extra broth, it makes a delicious cream soup. Which is good because once I got home, I came down with the flu or something and it’s easy to eat.
Thank goodness I had a whole cup of your nettle tea. That and some herbs and elderberry at home seem to have warded this off to where it’s manageable.
… moreMushrooms were very rubbery, all of the types, and it was overall bitter and bad tasting. Mash is just delicious!
Fixed those mushrooms. Put them in a blender with equal parts light cream, water, chicken broth and a couple spoonfuls of honey. Poured that over the rice in a pot and brought it to a boil. Made an excellent rice dish and with a little extra broth, it makes a delicious cream soup. Which is good because once I got home, I came down with the flu or something and it’s easy to eat.
Thank goodness I had a whole cup of your nettle tea. That and some herbs and elderberry at home seem to have warded this off to where it’s manageable.
Angela Mitchell
I was craving a game dish while traveling, we googled Hunt & Gather restaurant. After driving an hour and half, we ordered the Hunter’s Stew and Rabbit Dumplings. Mark the owner, even served us a side of wild medley of mushrooms per my request.
All dishes were fantastic!
This is a must visit spot, when in Hot Sorings, NC.
… moreAll dishes were fantastic!
This is a must visit spot, when in Hot Sorings, NC.
Terrence Reed
Absolutely outstanding food! Food we’ve never had and food we’ll never forget! Highly recommend!! We got the Rabbit dumplings and the Bison Bulgogi. 10/10
… moreThomas Brungard
Marc delivered excellent service and had a great selection of food. I really enjoyed the boar skewers and the trout dish! I’m already looking to go back soon to get some of the jerky they sell. Most of the menu items are gluten free by default too which is great!
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