Fermentation - Masterclass (Hamilton)

🍋 The Pickled Pantry: Fermentation & Preserves Workshop

📍 Location: Chocolate Tales Studio – 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON
⏰ Duration: 2.5 hours
👥 Group Size: Limited to 10 participants
👩‍🍳 Age Requirement: 16+

Event Overview

Step into the world of handcrafted preserves and live-culture fermentation in this hands-on Hamilton cooking class. Perfect for foodies, home cooks, and anyone curious about traditional preservation techniques, this workshop will teach you how to transform fresh, seasonal ingredients into flavour-packed pantry staples.

From tangy kimchi and crisp Mediterranean pickles to soothing kombucha and fragrant fruit preserves, you’ll explore the art and science of fermentation while creating jars of goodness to take home.

What You’ll Make

During this interactive class, you’ll prepare and preserve a variety of recipes, each showcasing unique global flavours:

• Apricot Compote with Lavender – Elegant, floral, and perfectly sweet.

• Traditional Kimchi – A fiery, probiotic-rich Korean staple.

• Kombucha Starter Base – Learn to brew and flavour your own fermented tea.

• Pickled Lime & Asparagus – A vibrant preserve with tangy, umami depth.

• Mediterranean Root Vegetable Pickles – Colourful, crunchy, and ideal for mezze platters.

Why Attend?

• Learn timeless skills: Proper sterilization, safe fermentation practices, and flavour-balancing techniques.

• Hands-on experience: Chop, pack, season, and ferment under expert guidance.

• Take home your creations: Jars will be bottled, sealed, and labelled for your own pantry—or to gift.

• Exclusive extras: Every participant receives a Chocolate Tales branded tote bag to carry home their goodies.

Perfect For

• Culinary explorers seeking new skills

• DIY enthusiasts and makers

• Food lovers who want to elevate their home cooking

• Unique things to do in Hamilton with friends or family

All tools, ingredients, and packaging are included. This workshop is nut-free, sesame-free, and designed for all levels of cooking experience.