Waste not, want not workshop series: Transforming the way you think about food and the seasons.

Get Cultured: The Art of Fermentation

Every year in the UK, we throw away 6.6 million tonnes of household food waste – much of it perfectly good produce that simply wasn’t used in time. Meanwhile, the cost of living continues to rise, and many of us are looking for practical ways to make our food budget stretch further while eating well.

Over a series of two hour workshops, you’ll learn time-tested techniques for preserving seasonal produce – whether it’s from your garden, local markets, or those yellow-sticker bargains that represent genuine savings and rescue perfectly good food from unnecessary waste.

Eating seasonally isn’t just about saving money or reducing waste (though it does both beautifully). Seasonal eating connects us to the natural rhythms of the year, often provides better nutrition and flavour, and supports local growers and sustainable farming practices. When we preserve food at its peak, we capture not just its taste, but its nutritional value too.

By the end of each workshop, you’ll have the confidence to turn surplus into treasure – transforming those “too good to waste” moments into a well-stocked cupboard that serves you year-round.

What you’ll bring with you, create and take home: Get cultured: The art of fermentation

Introduction to fermentation with curtido

In this workshop we will explore the fascinating process of turning fresh vegetables into something tangy, tasty, and full of life—curtido!

Fermentation is a natural process where tiny microbes (like bacteria and yeast) help preserve food and give it new flavours. It’s been used for thousands of years to make bread, yogurt, pickles, and more. We will learn how to make a simple fermented cabbage slaw that’s easy to prepare and fun to watch change over time.

Workshop details

Grow, Cook, Share, Care is a Hands of Hope programme engaging vulnerable groups, those with complex needs, families, especially those living in food poverty, and older people, in learning, wellness and social activities aligned to growing, cooking, and nature.

Please book one space per attendee, this helps us to gather accurate data for all participants, these can be booked and managed separately using the same email address.

Suitable for all. Priority for spaces will be given to people meeting the criteria: aged over 50, young carers and young adults with learning disabilities.

There is no charge for this workshop, donations are always welcome!

Please ensure you arrive ten minutes before the start time to ensure we can get everyone registered.