Cooking Class: Fermentation for Beginners
Sat, Mar 14th at 7:00PM
Sat, Mar 14th at 7:00PM
Sat, Mar 14th at 7:00PM
Sat, Mar 14th at 7:00PM
Join Chef James for a hands-on cooking class that introduces you to the fundamentals of fermentation.
This traditional technique has been used for centuries to add flavor and preserve food, and now, you’ll not only understand the basics of fermentation but also be able to try them in your own kitchen. You’ll begin by making kombucha with tea and a SCOBY and learn how fermentation creates its light fizz and tangy taste. Next, you’ll prepare classic kimchi using cabbage, salt and gochugaru. To finish, you’ll make tempeh with soybeans and tempeh culture, a protein-rich fermented food. Chef James will guide you through each step and share helpful tips so you can recreate these recipes at home. Book now!
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Kombucha
With tea and scoby
Kimchi
With cabbage, salt and gochugaru
Tempeh
With soybeans and tempeh culture
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsHealthy, Beginner, Organic, Fun, Asian, Adult
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Jacob
07 Feb 2026
Chef James was great! I purchased this class as a gift for my wife and she was thrilled. The class was hands-on enough to feel educational, but chill enough that we still felt catered to by a professional chef. We got to enjoy some genuinely great Italian food, and even had leftovers !
Outside Reviews for Chef James
Silvia
04 Nov 2025
As a very knowledgeable professional, Chef James elevates dining through his passion for food. His friendly character ensures he is the perfect host, capable of crafting memorable and personalized experiences for every guest.
With more than 18 years in the food service world, including leading a kitchen at one of Canada’s top 30 restaurants, Chef James brings depth, creativity and heart to everything he serves. As a private chef, he designs thoughtful, tailored menus that cater to diverse palates and memorable dining moments. In the classroom, he’s known for transforming technique into inspiration, encouraging home cooks to go beyond recipes and discover what exceptional truly tastes like.
