Introduction to Fermented Food and Drinks

£60.00

Are you ready to jump into the world of fermentation?

Join Colin Wheeler-James, an industry leader in "all things fermentation", at Ground Up Cookery School in Chudleigh (TQ13 0AA) for a hands-on workshop—the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of fermentation!

In this relaxed and informative 3-hour session, you’ll learn how to make Curtido, a delicious Central American sauerkraut and take home the knowledge to care for it. PLUS, you'll get to sample a variety of ferments from our Advanced Food Preservation Techniques course, giving you a taste of more exciting possibilities!

Learn & taste: Experience the magic of fermentation, with guidance on creating your own at home.
Health benefits: Discover how fermented foods can boost gut health with naturally produced Lacto Bacillus.
Explore: See how fermentation is key to producing everyday favorites as well as some weird and wonderful ingredients.
Fun & relaxed: A great way to spend time learning something new with like-minded food lovers!
Make & take home a jar of Curtido to get your fermented larder started.

As seen on BBC Marcus Waring Tales from a Kitchen Garden, Colin Wheeler-James has become an industry leader in the art of fermentation, training chefs internationally to look at food and flavours with fresh eyes.

If you want to take your knowledge a step futher you may want to consier Advanced Food Preservation Techniques.

This course stemmed directly from the Chef training Colin has delivered to some big-name chefs and organisations.

If this is a gift a physical voucher can be purchased for first class post here or second class post here.

Schedule of the day

09:30	Welcome, refreshments and introduction
10:00	Demonstrate Curtido preparation followed by practical tasks for guests
11:00	Opportunity to taste a range of fermented products from around the world
12:00	Finish Curtido
12:30	Recap day, Depart till next time

Accessibility:

We design our courses to be fully inclusive and will make every effort to make them available to all. If you have a disability or a require support to take part in our courses please let us know in advance so we can ensure your experience is maximised.

Lovely space for the introduction to fermenting

Informative and enjoyable.
Colin has amazing knowledge and great to see, taste and be amazed at how versatile this method of preserving is.

Thank you for your lovely review, we hope to see you again soon.

Fantastic informative course

Had a fabulous time at the fermentation course, got to try lots of different things but loved the fact that the process for each one was explained as well so easy for you to recreate at home. Can't wait for the foraging course!

Thank you for your lovely review. See you back at the Cookery School soon.

Fun day

I can thoroughly recommend this course 'Introduction to Fermented Foods'.
The cookery school was easy to find and easy to park.
The half day course was fun and I have learnt a lot of new skills from using knives (safely) to chop ingredients finely to the science behind fermenting foods and their health benefits.
Colin was welcoming, helpful and made it easy to fully participate.
I loved the welcome refreshments - one of which was yarrow, spruce tip and mint tea. It set the tone for Colin's philosophy - healthy nutrition using local ingredients with a known provenance.
This course has given me the enthusiasm to cook more and return for further courses.

Thank you for your lovely review. Good luck with the cooking.

A fun and informative morning

I was gifted a wild foraging and cooking course with Colin which I loved, and still use the information & recipes.
So I thought I'd find out a bit about fermentation. The morning was relaxed, but packed with information and tips. We also got to taste many different foods, sauces and drinks. Fascinating and something I will be exploring further.
Colin's enthusiasm and knowledge is second to none.
Thank you.

Thank you for your lovely review and for returning for more!

Fantastic!

I'd thoroughly recommend this course. I learned a new skill and had a great time too. Colin is very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for his craft really makes it a greater to and more indepth learning experience. Thank you Colin.

Thank you for your review Sarah, hopefully we will see you again soon.