Cooking Class: Introduction to Pickling & Sourdough
Learn pickling and sourdough basics in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Ernesto.
Dive into the world of pickling as you learn to balance flavors and create your own brine. Combine a unique blend of vinegars, spices and salt to transform cucumbers into crisp, flavorful pickles. You’ll also explore fermentation by making a sourdough starter from scratch, then turn it into a freshly baked loaf. Enjoy your bread warm from the oven with a variety of jams and cream cheeses. These new skills are perfect for charcuterie boards or sandwiches. Book your spot today!
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Pickling and Brining
With cucumbers, assorted vinegars, spices and salt
Sourdough Starter
With flour, water and salt
Sourdough Loaf
With sourdough starter, flour, water and salt
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 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsVegetarian, Vegan, Healthy, Beginner, Bread Making, Adult
Outside Reviews for Chef Ernesto
Nathalie
13 Apr 2026
Chef Ernesto specializes in fine dining and has a wonderful personality, making for extremely fun cooking classes. You get to learn, laugh and spend quality time with loved ones or new friends. He is also very accommodating, so if you have any special requests, you can count on him to do his very best to meet your needs.
Event location: Colorado Springs
Chef travels to your location
With over a decade of experience in the culinary world, Chef Ernesto brings skill, precision and passion to every cooking class. His time as a sous chef has sharpened his expertise in knife work, grilling, baking and advanced techniques like brining, fermenting and curing. Beyond the kitchen line, he has extensive experience in menu development, large-scale catering and inventory management. Join Chef Ernesto for a hands-on cooking class and build confidence while learning professional techniques you can use at home.
