NEW YEAR. NEW SKILLS. UPCOMING FERMENTATION WORKSHOPS
Fermentation is one of the world’s oldest preservation techniques—valued for centuries not only for its ability to extend the seasons, but for the depth of flavour and nourishment it brings to everyday food. While many of us now understand why fermented foods are good for us, there is a craft and precision behind making them well.
This winter, we’re inviting you to learn the art of fermentation properly—guided by experience, grounded in science, and rooted in flavour.
Hands-On Fermentation at TEALS
5th February | Somerset
Join our Founder, Peter, for a three-hour, hands-on fermentation workshop hosted at one of our favourite Somerset farm shops, TEALS. This session is designed to demystify fermentation—from understanding what happens during the process, to learning how salt percentages vary across recipes, and how to ferment confidently and safely at home.
You’ll spend the morning learning, asking questions, and creating your own jars of ferment to take home—based on one of our CULTJAR recipes. The workshop concludes with a delicious lunch and the opportunity to taste a selection of CULTJAR favourites.
At £55, this workshop offers exceptional value—and a foundation of knowledge you can return to again and again in your own kitchen.
(And if you’ve never visited, TEALS is well worth the trip—just off the A303, with outstanding food, gifts, a café, dog walking routes and EV charging.)
Live Well at The Newt
LIVE WELL Nourish Retreat | 28–30 January
For those seeking a more immersive January reset, Peter will also be leading a fermentation workshop as part of The Newt’s LIVE WELL Nourish Retreat. This self-guided experience brings together fermentation, winter nutrition and seasonal living.
Alongside Peter’s session, the retreat includes a winter nutrition talk from Jasmine Hemsley, a productive garden tour, a guided lunch at the Garden Café, and access to walks, yoga and spa facilities—allowing you to engage at your own pace.
→ DISCOVER THE LIVE WELL RETREAT
CULTJAR Comes to You
Fermentation workshops can also be tailored for private groups, team away days or professional kitchens. We regularly deliver sessions for everyone from complete beginners to experienced chefs, with past clients including Tate Modern, Borough Market, Oxmoor Farm and River Cottage.
If you’re interested in bringing CULTJAR to your team or organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
→ ENQUIRE ABOUT A PRIVATE WORKSHOP by emailing hello@cultjar.co.uk