Fermenting & Pickling for the Seasons Workshop

Discover the art of preserving and transforming fresh ingredients into vibrant, flavour-packed ferments. In this hands-on Fermenting & Pickling Workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own naturally cultured foods using simple techniques you can easily replicate at home.

This workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of fermentation and pickling in a relaxed and engaging environment. You’ll explore how to work with seasonal organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs—learning how to bring out their natural flavours while creating foods that are both delicious and nourishing.

You’ll be guided through a range of methods, including wild fermentation (using the natural juices of the produce), brine ferments, and miso pickling. Along the way, you’ll gain an understanding of how these techniques work, how to use them safely, and how to incorporate fermented foods into your everyday cooking.

With plenty of hands-on practice, demonstrations, and tastings, this workshop is as enjoyable as it is informative. You’ll leave with your own creations, along with the confidence to continue fermenting and pickling at home.

Course content

During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• The history and principles of wild fermentation

• Understanding which fruits and vegetables work best

• The health benefits of fermented and cultured foods

• How to sterilise containers for safe food preparation

• Step-by-step preparation of seasonal vegetable and/or fruit ferments

• Demonstration of miso pickling techniques

• Tasting of pre-prepared fermented foods

Intended audience

This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as home cooks who want to expand their skills and explore new techniques.

It’s ideal for anyone interested in cooking from scratch, seasonal produce, and incorporating fermented foods into their everyday meals.