A celebration of Sandor Katz's latest book 'Fermentation Journeys' in London: workshops, tastings, panel discussion, nibbles and drinks. BOOK HERE
About this event
Inspired by Sandor Katz's latest book 'Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from around the World', and his international quest to discover native fermentation, we are bringing together the UK community of fermentation aficionados and professionals to celebrate the microbial exploration and knowledge-sharing found within the diverse community of London and beyond.
This event is organised by Eleni Michael, in partnership with 180 Food.
The event comprises of two parts :
I. Workshops & Tasting
12:30-16:30PM
Tasting of award-winning artisan ferments from the members of the Fermenters' Guild;
Fermentation workshops delivered by leading fermentation educators;
Kraut & Water Kefir by Elena Deminska, London Fermentary
Milk Kefir by Sam Murphy, Ki Kefir
Kombucha by Caroline Gilmartin, Every Good Thing
Kimchi by Paula Neubauer, Get Picked Somerset
Koji & Miso by Robin Sherriff, The Koji Kitchen
Plant-based Cheese by Terri Ann Fox, River Run Ferments
Plant-based Yoghurt by Annie Simpkins, Fervere UK
Ferments in Cooking by Katalin Kocsis, Chef NakedPea
Matcha Ceremony by Genevieve Lenette
Networking Interval
16:30-17:30PM
If you're staying for Part II, you're welcome to hang out with us, taste and talk all things fermentation!
II. Panel Discussion, Book Signing, Nibbles & Drinks.
17:30-20:30
Welcome Speech by Robin Sherriff, Chair of the Fermenters' Guild;
Plant-based snacks prepared by 'That Hungry Chef', Pratap Chahal
Free-flowing fermented tea bubbles sponsored by 'Real Kombucha';
Book signing by Sandor Katz;
Panel Discussion on the global diversity of fermentation with Guest Speakers:
Sandor Ellix Katz is a fermentation revivalist. His books Wild Fermentation and the Art of Fermentation, along with the hundreds of fermentation workshops he has taught around the world, have helped to catalyze a broad revival of the fermentation arts. Sandor is the recipient of a James Beard award and other honors.
Dr. Johnny Drain works at the cutting edge of fermentation, food design, and sustainability, helping to shape how we can feed the world in a more healthy, equitable and environmentally-friendly way. Johnny has a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Oxford, and co-founded MOLD Magazine and WNWN Food Labs, the latter of which uses fermentation to create ethical, sustainable alternatives to unethical, unsustainable foods including chocolate.
Pao-Yu Liu grew up in Taipei city and has been based in London since age 21. She set up the business Pao Pop N Pickles in 2017, selling small batches of fermented products at a local farmers market. She is part of the Fermenters' Guild which aims to promote and uphold the quality of fermented drinks and foods in the UK. Pao has also been featured in Sandor Katz's latest book 'Fermentation Journeys'.
Jelena Belgrave is a fermentation educator, consultant and tinkerer of flavours who firmly believes that food preservation (and sharing!) is an essential skill. She entwines stories and knowledge from her Balkan heritage with Japanese macrobiotic training. Jelena teaches and shares ferments regularly at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouse in London. Jelena is also a member of the Fermenters' Guild, spreading fermentation education around the UK.
moderated by
Eleni Michael (International):
Eleni Michael is a food anthropologist and regenerative systems specialist, originating from Cyprus. Her career ranges from sustainability consulting and project management in hospitality and tourism, to operations management in five-star hotels, Michelin-starred & zero-waste restaurants. Most recently, she earned her MA in Anthropology of Food from SOAS University of London with her dissertation on the globalization of kōji.
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*Sandor Katz's'Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from around the World' will be available to purchase on the day at a discounted rate by Chelsea Green Publishing especially for this event.
**If you wish to attend the entire day, you still need to purchase the two tickets separately**
***Please note tickets for this event are non-refundable***
Venue: 180 Corner, 180 The Strand, WC2R 1EA, London, UK
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