Fermentation Workshop
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When:
Date:
Time:
25th Jul
11:00 - 12:30
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Ticket
per person £38
Each person attending requires a ticket
Bookings close on 23 July
Learn the skill of making food last
After the success of the first fermentation workshop, come and join us for a second one led by chef Rowen Halstead of Waste Not Rowen. With over 14 years of experience working in some of the most respected kitchens across the UK and around the world, Rowen brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for building a more sustainable food system.
Central to Rowen’s approach is fermentation, an age-old craft that transforms surplus and overlooked ingredients into vibrant, flavour-packed foods. Through fermentation, ingredients that might otherwise be wasted are turned into something of greater value, unlocking bold flavours while naturally extending shelf life.
Fermentation and pickling might feel like lost arts, but a hundred years ago they were simply how you made food last. Salt, time and a little know-how were all it took to turn produce into kimchi, sauerkraut and more, keeping food on the table long after the season had passed. It’s easier than you think and a brilliant way to cut down on waste.
In this hour-and-a-half workshop you’ll learn the fundamentals of fermentation while creating two delicious ferments of your own.
What Will I do?
- Watch a demonstration of creating the kimchi and sauerkraut
- Be guided step-by-step to create two ferments of your own
- Make a traditional style kimchi with Chinese leaf cabbage, carrot, daikon radish and spring onions, with the addition of the gochugaru paste (a traditional korean chilli flake)
- Make a fennel, citrus and lovage sauerkraut which is a seasonal twist on one of the most classic ferments in Western culture.
- Leave with the confidence to go and create your own ferments at home, sparking new creativity
Who is this workshop suitable for?
- From home cooks to food enthusiasts and anyone interested in budget-friendly, hands-on cooking and gut health
- No previous experience necessary
- People aged 16 and over
About Rowen Halstead
With years of experience in the industry and working in some of the most respected kitchens, Rowen Halstead has witnessed first-hand the immeasurable amount of avoidable food waste generated through a lack of knowledge, care and creativity. These experiences have shaped his commitment to building a more sustainable food system and deepened his belief in the power of practical, accessible solutions within professional and home kitchens alike.
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How it Works
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Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
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Make your way to the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café
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Rowen will demonstrate making the kimchi and sauerkraut
Rowen will share both the science and creativity behind fermentation, empowering you with the confidence and skills to reduce food waste in you own kitchen.
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You will then have the opportunity to make your own
You will be handling the food ingredients yourself to make your own kimchi and sauerkraut.
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Take your own creations away with you to enjoy at home.
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Perhaps visit Roots Café for a bite to eat and a drink or browse around the shop.
When the workshop is finished you might like to stay for a bite or a browse.
Roots Café is open each day 9am – 4pm.
Rougham Estate Shop is open each day 10am – 4pm.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
- It would be helpful to bring 2x 1L jars that you can store your ferments in; if this isn’t possible, the jars will be provided
- Bringing an apron is advised
What is provided
- All implements and materials including ingredients, recipe cards and jars (if needed)
- Tea and coffee
Refund & cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a workshop
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the workshop date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a course is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of your workshop unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop
All our workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time, unless your workshop goes beyond this time in which case the gates will be locked once the workshop finishes.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
What3Words for the Meadow Room: hands.dunk.drums
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