Fermentation Workshop
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5th Sep
11:00 - 12:30
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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Ticket
per person £38
Each person attending requires a ticket
Bookings close on 3 September
Learn the skill of making food last
After the great successes of the previous fermentation workshops, come and join us for another 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 sauerkraut and pickled pears, thinking ahead to using autumnal ingredients
- Be guided step-by-step to create two ferments of your own
- Make a curried root vegetable kraut
- Make pickled spiced pears with whey
- 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
- A wonderful extension to the learnings in our previous fermentation workshops
- 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 sauerkraut and pickled pears
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 sauerkraut and pickled pears.
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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.
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Rougham Estate has ancient woodlands waiting to be explored. With winding paths, towering trees and plenty of nature to spot along the way, it’s a world of discovery for children, grown-ups and dogs alike.
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What could be living in here?
Last chance to book on our Fermentation Workshop on Saturday 5 September.
Join chef Rowen Halstead of @wastenotrowen for a hands-on 90-minute workshop exploring the simple art of fermentation and how it can help reduce food waste at home.
You’ll learn the science and techniques behind fermentation before creating two ferments of your own: a curried root vegetable kraut and spiced pickled pears with whey. You’ll then take your creations home to enjoy.
No previous experience is needed, and everything you need is provided, including ingredients, recipe cards and jars if required.
Tea and coffee are included too.
Saturday 5 September, 11am–12.30pm
£38 per person
Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Suitable for ages 16+
Places are limited and booking is essential. More info and to book via link in our bio.
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Two new specials this week not to miss out on!
Our brunch special is a breakfast bap of brioche bun with sausage meat pattie, bacon, emmental cheese, sun-dried tomato mayo, fried egg with salsa verde.
Or…
Salad of the week - strawberry, rocket, feta, cucumber, sunflower seeds with balsamic glaze.
Only available this week so don’t miss out.
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A look back at the last days of Rougham Sunflowers 2026🌻
It’s been a week since the sunflower field closed its gates for this season, and what a great year it was! The flowers were glorious this year, with the early rain and then the long, warm, sunny days. Thank you for coming to see them and spend time at the field. We’ve really enjoyed seeing you here!
The sunflowers ended in style with the Sundowner evening on Saturday, which was everything we hoped it would be: good food, great music, drinks in the golden hour and the most wonderful atmosphere as the sun went down over the flowers.
On the final Sunday afternoon, the Canvas Club workshop group painted their sunflowers at the field and some truly beautiful paintings went home with some very happy painters.
None of it would be possible, however, without our brilliant team, who worked so hard throughout the season to make the sunflower experience what it was. The team encompasses so many people who all contribute to the end result - from drilling the seed earlier in the year, to setting up everything in the field for visitors including making games and props, to those manning and servicing the field and the Roots kiosk each day, who open up early and close and clean up each evening, and those in the background who pull the event together in many other ways - it’s a HUGE team effort. Thank you to each of you!! You have been amazing and we are very grateful to every one.
🎃Now it’s time to look ahead to the autumn festival of pumpkins in October. They will be in the same field as the sunflowers this year and will be open every weekend in October and daily for the final week, from 24th-31st.
There’s a great line-up of food trucks and two evening Pumpkins by Torchlight events being planned. Keep your eyes open for more details, here on socials and on our website.
✨And while the pumpkins are in full swing, on 19th October, the Christmas Festival will begin with the opening of the Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn just half a mile down the road.
There’s so much to look forward to! We look forward to seeing you again soon!👋
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We’re hiring at Rougham Estate!
We have a number of seasonal vacancies available across the Estate, with roles to suit people looking for weekend work, seasonal hours or the chance to join our team during some of our busiest times of year.
We’re currently recruiting for a range of roles, including opportunities around our Pumpkin season and in Roots Café as we head towards Christmas.
If you enjoy working with people, being part of a busy team and working in a unique setting, we’d love to hear from you.
You can find our current vacancies and full details, including how to apply, on Indeed - or the link in our bio.
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OPEN AS USUAL
After a short closure we are open as usual from today: Roots Café 9-4pm and the Lifestyle and Garden shop 10-4pm.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you!
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A quick update for our visitors…
Roots Café and the Shop will be closed this Thursday 20th August due to an unexpected interruption to our water supply.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to welcome you back as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Ever wondered how to make food last a little longer while creating something delicious at the same time?
Join us at Rougham Estate for our Fermentation Workshop on Saturday 5 September, led by chef Rowen Halstead of Waste Not Rowen. @wastenotrowen
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the simple art of fermentation, from the science behind it to practical ways of reducing food waste at home.
You’ll learn how to make your own curried root vegetable kraut and spiced pickled pears, with everything provided for you to get stuck in.
No previous experience is needed, just come along, learn something new and take your own ferments home to enjoy.
When & where: Saturday 5 September | 11am–12.30pm | £38 per person | The Meadow Room, Rougham Estate.
Places are limited and booking is essential.
Find out more and book via the link in our bio.
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