Glamorgan Sausages: Waste Not, Want Not Workshop

Discover these delicious Welsh vegetarian “sausages” that are surprisingly easy and incredibly tasty!

Join us for a hands-on cookery workshop where you’ll learn to make traditional Glamorgan sausages—crispy, golden, cheese-filled vegetarian sausages that are perfect for any meal. Glamorgan sausages are a Welsh treasure—vegetarian “sausages” made from cheese, leeks, breadcrumbs, and herbs, shaped and coated, then fried until golden and crispy. They’re not trying to be meat sausages—they’re their own delicious thing entirely! Budget-friendly, meat-free, and absolutely delicious, these are a brilliant addition to your cooking repertoire!

Completely free, with all ingredients provided and plenty to take home!

Your Glamorgan sausages:

• Traditional Welsh recipe with simple, affordable ingredients
• Crispy golden outside, soft cheesy inside
• Completely vegetarian (and can be adapted for vegans)
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks
• Great hot or cold
• Budget-friendly—much cheaper than meat sausages
• Impressive results from basic store-cupboard ingredients

These are comfort food at its finest—satisfying, flavourful, and perfect for feeding families economically. Plus, they’re a great way to use up leftover cheese and bread!

Glamorgan sausage skills:

• The traditional recipe and its Welsh heritage
• Making the perfect cheese and leek mixture
• Shaping sausages that hold together beautifully
• Coating technique for crispy results
• Shallow frying to golden perfection
• When to flip for even cooking
• Keeping them crispy (not greasy!)

Budget cooking wisdom:

• Using leftover bread as breadcrumbs
• Making cheese go further
• Vegetarian protein that’s cheaper than meat
• Batch cooking and freezing for future meals
• Serving suggestions to make meals go further
• Variations using what you have in the cupboard

Kitchen essentials:

• Proper handwashing and hygiene practices
• Safe frying techniques
• Using equipment confidently
• Working with hot oil safely
• Shaping and coating techniques

Versatility and variations:

• Different cheese options (use what you have!)
• Herb and seasoning variations
• Vegan adaptations
• Serving ideas (breakfast, dinner, lunchboxes, picnics)
• Making ahead and freezing

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.

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, and please bring a container to take your home your goodies.

Each participant must book individually so we can monitor eligibility and ensure we’re fully prepared for everyone attending the workshop.