Kimchi Fermentation Workshop in South London

Enjoy an introduction to the world of fermentation and make some delicious kimchi.



1 hour Class size 1 to 16 guests       £50 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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In this practical fermentation workshop in South London, you'll learn how to create your own traditional Korean kimchi through hands-on preparation techniques. Throughout the session, you'll develop essential fermentation skills while preparing vegetables to take home and ferment.
This hands-on activity welcomes participants of all skill levels, requiring no previous fermentation experience. The process of creating kimchi combines simple preparation methods with fascinating natural food science – making it accessible for complete beginners.
During the workshop, you'll be chopping and preparing vegetables and fruit with provided materials and ingredients. The recipe used is vegan and includes comprehensive instructions for completing the fermentation process at home. You'll learn about the gut health-boosting properties of kimchi and receive plenty of recipe ideas for incorporating your finished ferment into various dishes. Your prepared kimchi will be ready to eat within a week of the workshop.
By the end of this informative workshop, you'll have prepared your own kimchi ingredients to continue fermenting at home, along with the knowledge and confidence to create more fermented foods in the future.
Location:
Full address sent 48 hours before the workshop. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, but I will be setting up beforehand so I won't answer the door before this time.
NB: There will be no refunds or reschedules if you cannot attend as I buy fresh ingredients for each course participant. You are welcome to reallocate or resell your ticket if you cannot attend, but do remember to pass on the recipe card that I email to the new attendee.
What you'll get
500ml jar of kimchi to take home and ferment with full instructions.
Knowledge required
Suitable for complete beginners.
What to bring
Nothing required but you may find a bag useful to transport home your kimchi. You are welcome to BYO alcohol to drink.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.

Location

Penge

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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South London Ferments
South London Ferments

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South London Ferments runs kimchi, hot sauce and fermented drinks workshops in Penge.
Fermented foods are rich in probiotics that promote gut health, improve digestion and boost the immune system. They can also enhance nutrient absorption, support mental wellbeing and contribute to better skin health, as Lorraine Liyanage of South London Ferments explains.
“My interest in fermenting started around 15 years ago out of pure necessity, ” she tells us, “as I found myself spending an absolute fortune buying kimchi every week because I just couldn’t get enough of it.”
Growing up in a Sri Lankan household, Lorraine says she has always had a strong appreciation for bold, spicy flavours, so kimchi “felt like the perfect combination of heat, tang and umami”.
Plus, she’s always been drawn to the “unique, funky taste” that fermentation brings to food.
Lorraine has lived in south London for the past 20 years, first in Dulwich and now calling Penge home, and enjoys walking around the parks in south London with her rescue greyhound SpongeBob.
Taking a leap of faith when she hit 30, leaving her corporate job behind, she started fermenting.
From making kimchi at home, her curiosity grew, and she began exploring other fermented foods, diving deeper into the process and the “incredible flavours that come from allowing time and bacteria to work their magic”.
Lorraine has a whole home fermentation station set up, which almost takes over the kitchen. She brews kombucha, fermented hot sauce, kimchi, dill pickles and sauerkraut.
She says: “I love experimenting with different flavours for kombucha and the hot sauce and I’m always thinking up new ferments to offer for my workshops.”
Lorraine has seen the health benefits of fermented products in her own diet, too. She explains: “As I approach 50, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my energy levels and overall wellbeing from incorporating more fermented foods into my diet.
“With my active lifestyle and passion for weightlifting, gut health has become a top priority for me – probiotics from foods and drinks like kombucha, kefir and kimchi have really helped maintain my digestion and keep my immune system strong.”
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