NEW: FERMENTED HOT SAUCE & cultured condiments MASTERCLASS, SUPPER and drinks!

Thursday April 25th, 7-9pm, Bernie’s Canteen, Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Join me, Jules, for a hands on fermentation masterclass, learning how to make a great tasting fermented hot sauce, PLUS a cultured condiment, which you will then take home with you to ferment. You will also get a delicious Supper & Drinks from Bernie’s Canteen.

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, demystifying and helping you understand why we should all be fermenting, plus learn about the magic of microbes.

Your ticket includes:

• Welcome drink

• Hands on Fermentation Masterclass where we will master a Fermented Hot Sauce AND a cultured condiment (all equipment and ingredients included)

• Ferments tasting session

• Supper & drinks from Bernie’s Canteen

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to make your own fermented hot sauce and cultured condiment and enjoy food that is good for your gut to boot.

Limited tickets available.

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on fermenting masterclass, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI (we will be using some seasonal ingredients in our kimchi), which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Kimchi Supper from the fabulous chefs at Yes Lah (see menu below) and drinks.

We will chat fermentation, microbes, make a delicious kimchi together, enjoy a super supper.

Menu:

Welcome Drink

Flatbread, whipped yoghurt and tofu dip, with hot buttered kimchi

Korean inspired rice bowl plus ferments & pickles

BYOB if you wish (£5 corkage)

£65pp

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on fermenting masterclass, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI (we will be using some seasonal ingredients in our kimchi), which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Kimchi Supper from the fabulous chefs at Yes Lah (see menu below) and drinks.

We will chat fermentation, microbes, make a delicious kimchi together, enjoy a super supper.

Menu:

Welcome Drink

Flatbread, whipped yoghurt and tofu dip, with hot buttered kimchi

Korean inspired rice bowl plus ferments & pickles

BYOB if you wish (£5 corkage)

£65pp

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on MISO MAKING MASTERCLASS plus UMAMI SUPPER - we will make miso together with a jar for you to take home with you. During this masterclass, we will introduce you to the magic of koji, teaching you all about the power of enzymes, moulds, textures and tastes.

Our last 5 miso masterclasses have sold out, so be quick to get your tickets!

This masterclass and supper will be hosted by myself, Jules from The Plucky Pickle and Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen, one of the few koji makers in the UK lovingly making small batches and teaching people about the world of koji and miso.

We will also enjoy a UMAMI supper together:

Welcome drink from Cloudwater’s core range

Miso butters and Koji cultured umami pastes with sourdough

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) served with rice

Sweet amazake magic

Come and make some miso with us, learn how to use and taste the magic of koji.

Tickets £60 per person, including a drink from Cloudwater, all equipment and ingredients supplied for miso making together, plus umami supper.

AN INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION MASTERCLASS

PLUS TASTING SESSION, SNACKS & DRINKS!

SOLD OUT!

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, chatting about what fermentation is, showing you how not to be afraid of fermenting, how easy it is and the importance of microbes on our plates.

You’ll be greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a hands on fermentation masterclass where we will make a seasonal ferment together.

I’ll have tasters to try and share and you can explore the wonderful textures and flavours fermentation brings.

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun and learn how to make your own seasonal ferment confidently and safely!

Snacks and drinks will be supplied by Bernie’s Canteen.

£45pp including snacks, drinks, ferment tasting session, all equipment and ingredients supplied too.

*Please let us know in advance of any allergens.

** Please note that we are happy to accept name changes but we are unable to offer refunds unless there is a waiting list for the event. Thank you.

KOMBUCHA MASTERCLASS, SUPPER & drinks

SOLD OUT!

Learn how to make the fermented drink Kombucha, with your very own to take home with you, plus enjoy supper and drinks from Bernie’s Canteen.

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, including a brief history behind Kombucha brewing, as well as, methods, techniques and teas for making the best Booch. You will brew your own Kombucha to take home with you to ferment and you’ll leave bubbling with inspiration to make more!

Tickets include:

Welcome drink

Hands on Kombucha brewing masterclass with your own Kombucha to take home with you

Supper from Bernie’s Canteen

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to make your own Kombucha and enjoy food and fermented drinks that are good for your gut to boot.

TICKETS £60pp with limited spaces, includes drinks, fermentation masterclass, supper and all equipment and materials needed to make your own Kombucha.

Please let us know in advance of any allergies/intolerances/dietary issues.

We are happy to accept name changes but please note that we are unable to offer refunds unless there is a waiting list for the event.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on fermenting masterclass, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI (we will be using some festive ingredients in our kimchi), which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Kimchi Supper from the fabulous chefs at Yes Lah (see menu below) and drinks.

Your kimchi will be ready for Christmas to enjoy with all your festive meals, plus it makes the perfect gift to bring along or gift when visiting friends and family!

We will chat fermentation, microbes, make a delicious kimchi together, enjoy a super supper.

Menu:

Non-alcoholic Mulled Wine Welcome Drinks

Crispy Kimchi Fritters and Kimchi Aioli

Korean inspired rice bowl plus ferments & pickles

BYOB if you wish (£5 corkage)

£65pp

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

ONLY 4 TICKETS LEFT!!

Join us for a hands on MISO MAKING MASTERCLASS plus UMAMI SUPPER - we will make miso together with a jar for you to take home with you. During this masterclass, we will introduce you to the magic of koji, teaching you all about the power of enzymes, moulds, textures and tastes.

Our last 4 miso masterclasses have sold out, so be quick to get your tickets!

This masterclass and supper will be hosted by myself, Jules from The Plucky Pickle and Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen, one of the few koji makers in the UK lovingly making small batches and teaching people about the world of koji and miso.

We will also enjoy a UMAMI supper together:

Welcome drink from Cloudwater’s core range

Miso butters and Koji cultured umami pastes with sourdough

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) served with rice

Sweet amazake magic

Come and make some miso with us, learn how to use and taste the magic of koji.

Tickets £60 per person, including a drink from Cloudwater, all equipment and ingredients supplied for miso making together, plus umami supper.

AN INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION MASTERCLASS

PLUS LUNCH & DRINKS!

SOLD OUT!

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, chatting about what fermentation is, showing you how not to be afraid of fermenting, how easy it is and the importance of microbes on our plates.

You’ll be greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a hands on fermentation masterclass where we will make a seasonal ferment together.

I’ll have tasters to try and share and you can explore the wonderful textures and flavours fermentation brings.

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun and learn how to make your own seasonal ferment confidently and safely!

Lunch and drinks will be supplied by Bernie’s Canteen & Bakery, as part of their crowdfunder campaign - head to their rewards to book tickets!

£50pp including lunch and a welcome drink - please let us know in advance of any allergens.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on fermenting masterclass, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI (we will be using seasonal fruits in our paste), which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Kimchi Supper from the fabulous chefs at Yes Lah (see menu below) and drinks.

We will chat fermentation, microbes, make a delicious kimchi together, enjoy a super supper.

BYOB if you wish (£5 corkage)

£65pp

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

KOMBUCHA MASTERCLASS, GUT HEALTH TALK & SUPPER

Thursday June 22nd, 6.30 - 8.30pm, Gingko Herbs & Health, Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Learn how to make the fermented drink Kombucha, with your very own to take home with you, plus gut health talk and supper from Wellness Coach, Anna Whyte.

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, including a brief history behind Kombucha brewing, as well as, methods, techniques and teas for making the best Booch. You will brew your own Kombucha (using organic teas and herbs from Gingko's tea section) to take home with you to ferment and you’ll leave bubbling with inspiration to make more!

Tickets include:

Welcome drink

Hands on Kombucha brewing masterclass with your own Kombucha to take home with you

Gut Health Talk and Supper from Wellness Coach, Anna Whyte  

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to make your own Kombucha and enjoy food and fermented drinks that are good for your gut to boot.

TICKETS £65pp with limited spaces, includes welcome drink, masterclass, gut health talk, supper and all equipment and materials needed to make your own Kombucha.

Please let us know in advance of any allergies/intolerances/dietary issues.

We are happy to accept name changes but please note that we are unable to offer refunds unless there is a waiting list for the event.

FERMENTED HOT SAUCE MASTERCLASS & SUPPER

SOLD OUT!

Thursday May 18th, 6.30-8.30pm, Yes Lah, Didsbury, Greater Manchester

Join me, Jules, for a hands on fermentation masterclass, learning how to make a great tasting fermented hot sauce, which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Supper from the fabulous chefs at Yes Lah (see menu below) and drinks.

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, demystifying and helping you understand why we should all be fermenting, plus learn about the magic of microbes.

Your ticket includes:

• Welcome drink

• Hands on Fermentation Masterclass where we will master a Fermented Hot Sauce (all equipment and ingredients included)

• SUPPER:

• Vegan INASAL & SOM TAM (VE) - Vegan skewers coated in a sweet, sticky, tamarind Hot Zos served with a fresh, fermented tomato inspired Som Tam salad

• BIBIMBAP (V) (also available VE) - Korean inspired rice dish with an assortment of pickles and ferments, marinated Tofu and a fried egg. This comes with a Gochujang sauce.

• Ferments & Pickles

• BYOB if you wish (£5 corkage)

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to make your own fermented hot sauce and enjoy food that is good for your gut to boot.

Limited tickets available - £60pp (please ignore the date at check out) - the event is Thurs May 18 2023, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Yes Lah, West Didsbury, Manchester

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance. We are happy to accept name changes in advance but can only refund if there is a waiting list.

I’VE SQUEEZED IN 2 LAST TICKETS!

Join us for a hands on KIMCHI FERMENTATION MASTERCLASS, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI, which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Kimchi Supper and drinks at Bernie’s in Altrincham, Manchester.

We will chat fermentation, the importance of microbes on our plates, make a delicious kimchi together, enjoy a super supper and drinks.

Your Kimchi Supper includes:

Welcome drink from Bernie’s

Korean rice cakes

Korean tofu soup

Veg Dumplings

Kimchi & Pickles

£55pp including drinks from Bernie’s, all equipment and ingredients supplied for kimchi making together, plus supper.

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

** We are happy to accept name changes but please note that we can only offer refunds if there is a waiting list. Thanks.

KOMBUCHA MASTERCLASS & SUPPER

Wednesday March 29th, 7-9pm, ISCA, Levenshulme, Greater Manchester

SOLD OUT!

Learn how to make the fermented drink Kombucha, with your very own to take home with you, plus supper from Chef Isobel Jenkins at ISCA.

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, including a brief history behind Kombucha brewing, plus methods, techniques and teas for making the best Booch. You will brew your own Kombucha to take home with you to ferment and you’ll leave bubbling with inspiration to make more.

Tickets include:

Welcome ‘living’ cocktail or mocktail

Hands on Kombucha brewing masterclass with your own Kombucha to take home with you

Supper from Chef Issy Jenkins at ISCA:

• Kimchi Puffs

• Fermented Potato and Turnip Gratin with a Chicory and Herb Salad

• Ferments & Pickles

• Miso Brownies

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to make your own Kombucha and enjoy food and fermented drinks that are good for your gut to boot.

TICKETS £55pp with limited spaces, includes welcome drink, masterclass and all equipment and materials needed to make your own Kombucha, plus supper at ISCA.

Please let us know in advance of any allergies/intolerances/dietary issues.

We are happy to accept name changes but please note that we are unable to offer refunds unless there is a waiting list for the event.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on MISO MAKING MASTERCLASS plus UMAMI SUPPER - we will make miso together with a jar for you to take home with you. During this masterclass, we will introduce you to the magic of koji, teaching you all about the power of enzymes, moulds, textures and tastes.

Our last 3 miso masterclasses have sold out, so be quick to get your tickets!

This masterclass and supper will be hosted by myself, Jules from The Plucky Pickle and Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen, one of the few koji makers in the UK lovingly making small batches and teaching people about the world of koji and miso.

We will also enjoy a UMAMI supper together:

Welcome drink from Cloudwater’s core range

Miso butters and Koji cultured umami pastes with sourdough

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) served with rice

Sweet amazake magic

Come and make some miso with us, learn how to use and taste the magic of koji.

Tickets £55 per person, including a drink from Cloudwater, all equipment and ingredients supplied for miso making together, plus umami supper.

AN INTRODUCTION TO FERMENTATION MASTERCLASS

1 SPOT LEFT!

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, chatting about what fermentation is, showing you how not to be afraid of fermenting, how easy it is and the importance of microbes on our plates.

You’ll be greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a hands on fermentation masterclass where we will make a seasonal ferment together.

I’ll have tasters to try and share and you can explore the wonderful textures and flavours fermentation brings.

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun and learn how to make your own seasonal ferment confidently and safely!

£35pp including a welcome drink - please let us know in advance of any allergens.

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a hands on fermenting masterclass, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI, which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus a delicious Kimchi Supper from the fabulous chefs at Yes Lah (see menu below) and drinks.

We will chat fermentation, microbes, make a delicious kimchi together, enjoy a super supper.

Your Kimchi Supper includes:

Welcome drink

Mushroom & Cabbage Siopao (VE) - Handmade steamed bao bun filled with delicious mushroom, vermicelli, water chestnut and cabbage filling. Served with optional Yes Lah garlic chilli oil.

Tofu and Kimchi Stew (VE) - braised claypot Tofu and Kimchi stew served with steamed rice.

Sides - a plethora of pickles and ferments to enjoy with your stew. Korean Banchan style!

BYOB if you wish (£5 corkage)

£65pp (please ignore the date at check out) - the event is Thurs Jan 26 2023, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Yes Lah, West Didsbury, Manchester

*Please let us know of any allergens in advance.

SOLD OUT!

A hands on MISO MAKING MASTERCLASS plus UMAMI SUPPER - we will make miso together with a jar for you to take home with you. During this masterclass, we will introduce you to the magic of koji, teaching you all about the power of enzymes, moulds, textures and tastes.

This one off masterclass and supper will be hosted by myself, Jules from The Plucky Pickle and Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen, one of the few koji makers in the UK lovingly making small batches and teaching people about the world of koji and miso.

We will also enjoy a UMAMI supper together:

Welcome sake shot / glass of Cloudwater Beer

Miso butters and Koji cultured umami pastes with sourdough

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) served with rice

Sweet amazake magic

Come and make some miso with us, learn how to use and taste the magic of koji.

Tickets £50 per person, including a drink from Cloudwater, all equipment and ingredients supplied for miso making together, plus umami supper.

The Plucky Pickle x Bernie’s

ONLY A HANDFUL OF TICKETS LEFT!

Join me for a hands on fermenting masterclass, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI, which you will then take home with you to ferment, plus drinks & supper.

We will chat fermentation, make a seasonal ‘squash’ kimchi together, enjoy fab food, Bloody Mary’s, 80s tunes a la Stranger Things, indulge in the pointless celebration that ‘Halloween’ is but you will learn a new skill and discover how easy it is to ferment at home.

Social lubrication, food, guaranteed good times and a delicious kimchi to take home with you, plus I’ll be on hand post event for any troubleshooting questions.

Supper includes kimcheese rolls, kimchi fried rice, squash curry, salads, pickles and ferments, suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Bloody Mary’s, Spiced Pumpkin Buttered Rum & Kombucha cocktails and mocktails.

£45 all in!

KOMBUCHA MASTERCLASS, FERMENTED SUMMER DRINKS & SUPPER

The Plucky Pickle x Bernie’s IV

Thursday July 21st, 7-9pm, Bernie’s, Central Way, Altrincham, Greater Manchester

I will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, including a brief history behind Kombucha brewing, plus methods, techniques and teas for making the best Booch. You will brew your own Kombucha to take home with you to ferment and you’ll leave bubbling with inspiration to make more.

You’ll be greeted with a fermented summer drink, followed by the hands on Booch masterclass and a fab supper from Bernie’s with more fermented summer drinks to taste.

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to make your own Booch, taste food and fermented drinks that are good for your gut to boot.

SOLD OUT!!

FERMENTED HOT SAUCE MASTERCLASS & SUPPER

The Plucky Pickle x Open Kitchen

Thursday June 9th, 7-9pm, Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar, The People’s History Museum, Spinningfields, Manchester

Join us for the first of our fermentation and feast events where we will be delving into the wonders of fermentation, demystifying and understanding why we should be fermenting and enjoying a supper with fermented food at the heart of it all.

You will be greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a hands on fermentation masterclass by me teaching you how to make a fermented hot sauce to take home with you, leaving you bubbling with inspiration to ferment more.

The evening will end with a supper that has fermented foods at its heart, partnered with dishes from the amazing chefs at Open Kitchen. Open Kitchen is a social enterprise, working with a range of food businesses to stop food from being wasted, turning this food into nutritious, seasonal menus, whilst campaigning for a sustainable, fair and inclusive food future. We will also discuss how fermentation and sustainability go hand in hand to stamp out food waste.

Come meet the microbes, have some hands on fun, learn how to jar the seasons and taste food that is good for your gut to boot.

PLUCKY PICKLE x BERNIE’S III 

31.03.22 7-9pm

Bernie’s - Altrincham, Greater Manchester

PICKLE PARTY! INCLUDING A FERMENTATION PICKLING MASTERCLASS
As part of our ongoing collaboration, I am joining forces again with Bernie’s in Altrincham for our third event, following on from our other two that sold out in less than 48 hours, so be quick to grab your tickets!

Join us for a pickle packed evening with a hands on fermentation masterclass learning how to make a fermented ‘Giardiniera’ pickle, based on my Italian nonna’s recipe that you will take home with you. 
I will demystify fermentation, show you how easy it is to ferment, how to use what you have in your kitchen/garden to create truly plucky pickles and why you should never ditch the brine!

Will at Bernie’s will provide a welcome cocktail or two and a fab supper of Italian/American cuisine with pickles at the heart of the feast.
Price £48pp

Our first event in Oct 2021 sold out! Join myself and my fab fermenter mate Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen and learn how to make your own miso to take home with you, the ins and outs of koji making and its magic and get to taste some seriously unique and fab ferments. 

Koji maker Robin is one of the few koji makers in the UK lovingly making small batches and teaching people about the world of koji and miso.

This will be a hands on miso making masterclass with a jar of miso to take home with you. We will make miso together, chat koji , enzymes, mould, textures and tastes of misos and explore using different beans, peas and veggies to make your miso with.

We will then enjoy a tasting session of misos, koji based amazakes, shio kojis, pickles and lots of other ferments to enjoy with rice as a light supper.

This is a unique event, you’ll be tasting ferments you won’t have ever tried before! Full on pickle party and the chance to make your own miso and then use it on everything you eat! Tickets will go fast as we have limited spaces. 

Come get mouldy!

The Plucky Pickle x Bernie’s II

SOLD OUT!!

Join us for a fab hands on fermenting workshop, learning how to make an award-winning KIMCHI, which you will then take home with you to ferment.

We will chat fermentation, have ferment tasters to try and Will from Bernie’s will curate a fab light supper with a drink upon arrival too.

Come get your sour power on!

SOLD OUT! FESTIVE FERMENTS, DRINKS & SUPPER

The Plucky Pickle x Bernie’s.

Join myself and my fab fermenter mate Robin Sheriff from The Koji Kitchen and learn how to make your own miso to take home with you, the ins and outs of koji making and its magic and get to taste some seriously unique and fab ferments. 

Koji maker Robin is one of the few koji makers in the UK lovingly making small batches and teaching people about the world of koji and miso.

This will be a hands on miso making masterclass with a jar of miso to take home with you. We will make miso together, chat koji , enzymes, mould, textures and tastes of misos and explore using different beans, peas and veggies to make your miso with.

We will then enjoy a tasting session of misos, koji based amazakes, shio kojis, pickles and lots of other ferments. 

This is a one off masterclass, we will have fun I promise and then you can use your self made miso on everything you eat! Tickets will go fast as we have limited spaces. 

Can't wait to see you on the 20th October at the fab Pollen Bakery in Ancoats!

This is a hands on fermenting masterclass, where I’ll show you how to ferment your veggies, you’ll make a ferment to take home with you, I’ll introduce you to the simple science behind lacto fermentation and give you top tips for fermenting at home.

There will be a fab gut health talk from Dr Ruth Cammish, NHS GP and British Society of Lifestyle Medicine Regional Director for Manchester.

PLUS, we will enjoy a small supper of fermented food & drink.

SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO HIT THE BUTTON BELOW and come get your sour power on!