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A collective of UK/Irish producers, educators, chefs, scientists, promoting fermentation & fermented food & drinks.
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Bubbling with curiosity, connection and fermented goodness, the Fermenters Guild Symposium at OmVed Gardens was an absolute joy 🫧

We welcomed back to OmVed the legendary fermenter Sandor Katz @sandorkraut for two incredible days, alongside some of the most exciting voices in fermentation.

In the panel, we heard how ‘Fermentation Shapes Society & Culture’, hosted by Dr Neil Buttery @dr_neil_buttery with Dr Johnny Drain @drjohnnydrain, Sam Cooper @chef.sam.black, Olia Hercules @oliahercules, Kenji Morimoto @kenjcooks and Sandor himself.

The buzzing marketplace featured fermented treats from @umami_chef_koji @the.ferm.london @aguademadre @twistedkombucha @earthale @slow.sauce.

Our kitchen team served up some delicious food, including brine shots and a grazing table featuring some of our favourite ferments.

Day 2 was a deep dive masterclass on Koji & Mould Fermentation with Sandor and the brilliant Haruko Uchishiba @the_koji_fermenteria

Huge thanks to everyone involved and who came along, plus a special thank you to the entire @fermentersguild team for a wonderful collaboration! 🧡

📷 Photo credit: Elsa Pearl @elsapearlphotos

#Fermentation #FermentersGuild #OmVedGardens taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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5 months ago

FERMENTERS GUILD SYMPOSIUM WITH SANDOR KATZ, 11-12th May 2026, OMVED GARDENS, LONDON

We are delighted to announce we are putting together a fantastic Fermenters Guild Symposium in collaboration with the fabulous @omvedgardens in May in London.

2 days of live demos, panel discussions, a unique koji masterclass, ferment feast, brine bar, marketplace, the works!

On the evening of Day One, we have the legend that is Sandor Katz, along with the fabulous Dr Johnny Drain, Olia Hercules and Chef Sam Black.

On Day 2 there will be a unique koji and mould fermentation masterclass with Sandor Katz and Haruko Uchishiba @the_koji_fermenteria
This won’t be happening again and there are limited spaces so be quick to book on!

You can find the link to book your tickets in our bio and the full pdf brochure on our website too on the events page.

We can’t wait to see you all there! taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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7 months ago

FERMENTERS GUILD MEET UP!
Sharing knowledge, our passion for fermentation, culturing connections and tasting some of the best ferments in the land, all at the beautiful space that is @silolondon

We held our 2nd awards ceremony 👏 plus had talks from Ryan Walker @silolondon and @fluxfermentation discussing how to take zero waste food systems developed in restaurants and applying them to larger grade food systems.
Pratap Chahal @thathungrychef spoke about cultural appropriation and the challenge of the modern fermenter, Sean Roy Parker @fermental_health read us some beautiful poems linked to food systems and fermentation and the legend that is Haruko UchiShiba @the_koji_fermenteria gave us all a unique masterclass and tasting session on the wonderful world of Shoyus/Soy Sauces.

We are one lucky bunch!

If you’re a professional working in fermentation, and would like to join our fabulous guild, do get in touch - we’d love to hear from you! taken in Silo London by @fermentersguild

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a year ago

DON’T MISS THIS EPISODE with SANDOR KATZ!

Our Fermenters Guild host, Robin Sherriff, speaks to the legendary Sandor Katz @sandorkraut unpacking the concept of ‘fermentation as a metaphor’, illustrating how transformative microbial action mirrors cultural and societal change and how fermenting vegetables is a constant in Sandor’s life.

Plus, Sandor’s new book ‘Fermentation: A Natural History’ is available now!

Sandor and Robin explore the vulnerability of our globalised food supply chains, with Sandor passionately advocating for decentralising fundamental food processing to create more resilient, flavourful and secure food networks for the future.

It’s a brilliant chat!

Sandor Ellix Katz @sandorkraut is a fermentation revivalist, plus author of 5 books, including the Art of Fermentation, which received a James Beard award and selected by the NY Times as one of ‘the 25 most influential cookbooks from the last 10 years’.

Please listen, like, share and subscribe to our Fermenters Guild podcasts and substack and let’s spread the microbial word 🙏

Links in bio 🔗 by @fermentersguild

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a month ago

NEW! SANDOR KATZ EPISODE!
Series II is a belter folks.
Our host, Robin, chats to the legendary Sandor Katz @sandorkraut about fermentation as a biological and cultural force, his forthcoming book, Fermentation: A Natural History and how fermenting connects us with food systems.

Sandor Ellix Katz @sandorkraut is a fermentation revivalist, plus author of 5 books, including The Art of Fermentation, which received a James Beard award and selected by The NY TImes as one of ‘the 25 most influential cookbooks from the last 10 years’.

Sandor talks about how the biggest compliment you can ever pay to any kind of cookbook is get it covered with food! Be that miso or kvass!

Sandor’s new book, Fermentation: A Natural History, will be out 25th August in the US and 10th Sept in the UK.

It’s a fabulous listen!

Please listen, like, share and subscribe to our podcasts and let’s spread the microbial word 🙏

Link in bio 🔗 by @fermentersguild

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2 months ago

THE FERMENTERS GUILD PODCAST SERIES II
Don’t miss this fabulous episode with the brilliant Mara Jane King @marajaneking , chef, writer and global fermentation specialist.

Not only will you hear more about our fermentation hang ups and Robin’s view on chewed up, spat out beer, but you’ll discover more about Mara’s incredible food and ferment travels throughout southwestern China, accompanied by her mother and the legendary Sandor Katz.

Mara also offers us a surprising critique in to the global obsession with koji. Mara chats to Robin about Japanese culinary imperialism that has historically overshadowed the wild mould-based traditions of neighbouring Asian cultures.

Podcast link in bio.
Go listen and please like, share and subscribe to our podcasts and help us spread the microbial word 🙏

Don’t forget to follow Mara too @marajaneking by @fermentersguild

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3 months ago

NEW! THE FERMENTERS GUILD PODCAST SERIES II kickstarts with the fabulous Mara Jane King.

‘These are rice flour - they smell like Granny’s house!’

Kickstarting series 2 of our podcasts is the fabulous Mara Jane King, chef and global fermentation specialist, who speaks to Robin about her incredible travels through southwestern China to document ancient, often overlooked food practices for her documentary, The People’s Republic of Fermentation.

Mara talks to Robin in this episode about Chinese traditions, culinary imperialism and food safety.

It’s a fabulous listen exposing how prejudice and arbitrary value judgments dictate which cuisines are elevated, policed or ignored in the modern culinary world.

Follow Mara @marajaneking

Mara and Sandor Katz’s documentary film, The People’s Republic of Fermentation, is available to watch on YouTube for free.

Please listen, like, share and subscribe to our podcasts and let’s spread the microbial word 🙏

Link in bio. by @fermentersguild

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3 months ago

DAY 2 - THE FERMENTERS GUILD SYMPOSIUM MASTERCLASSES
A fabulous deep dive into Koji and Mould Fermentation with world renowned experts Sandor Katz @sandorkraut and Haruko Uchishiba @the_koji_fermenteria

Sandor focused on using unique techniques and ingredients for making Shio Kojis and Amazakes with demos in the morning.

After a fabulous lunch from the chefs @omvedgardens , Haruko dived in to the secrets behind Sakadane with yeast starters for all to take home to start making their own bread.

Haruko shared the living history of her 60 year old Nukadoko and how to make Nukazuke with demos and tasters to try.

We were all lucky enough to try her beautiful Amazakes - purple sweet potato, chocolate and pear on toasted Sakadane bread 👌

These limited masterclass spots sold out quick!
We can’t wait to let you all in on what we are planning for 2027, so keep your 👀 peeled.

Thanks to all that came and enjoyed!

The Fermenters Guild and OmVed teams 💚 taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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5 months ago

DAY 1 THE FERMENTERS GUILD SYMPOSIUM 2026
A full house of the leading, worldwide fermenters, chefs, authors, producers, scientists and educators, celebrating the power of fermentation, held in collaboration with the beautiful OmVed Gardens @omvedgardens

This is the first time we have opened the guild’s doors to the public and it was a blast!

Live demos from the legendary Sandor Katz @sandorkraut kicked off Day 1, including how to make a Banana Tepache and a lacto ferment using unique veggies and herbs from OmVed’s abundant gardens.

A fantastic panel followed, hosted by Dr Neil Buttery @dr_neil_buttery, focusing on ‘How Fermentation shapes Society and Culture’ with Dr Johnny Drain @drjohnnydrain , Sam Cooper @chef.sam.black , Olia Hercules @oliahercules , Kenji Morimoto @kenjcooks and Sandor Katz too @sandorkraut

Buzzing marketplace with tasters and amazing products from @umami_chef_koji @the.ferm.london @aguademadre @twistedkombucha @earthale @slow.sauce

Incredible food from the chefs at OmVed with brine shots and a brine bar too.

Amazing storytelling, ferment chat galore and the sun finally made an appearance too!

Huge thanks to everyone who came along and took part. It was amazing to see everyone there.

More info on Day Two’s Koji and Mould Fermentation Masterclasses to follow.

We are already planning the Fermenters Guild Symposium 2027 so keep your 👀 peeled! taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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5 months ago

LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO!

We can’t wait to meet you all next week at our Fermenters Guild Symposium in collaboration with @omvedgardens

Masterclasses are sold out on the 12th and there’s a handful of tickets left for the afternoon/evening of the 11th with a buzzing marketplace, demos, panel talks and ferment feast treats to feed you all.

We’ve put a mega line up of speakers together that you won’t find at any other event, plus the best fermented food and drink producers too in our marketplace.

Can’t wait to see you all there!

If you haven’t got your ticket yet, head to the link in our bio before we sell out! 🔗

See you Monday 11th! taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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5 months ago

Calling all fermenters 🫙✨

Join us for the Fermenters Guild Symposium — a two-day celebration of the power, art and science of fermentation.

Expect live theatre demos, panel discussions, fermenty finger food, a brine bar, masterclasses, a marketplace and direct access to pioneers shaping the future of fermentation.

Day 1: Sandor Katz Live Demo & Panel Discussion
📅 11th May | 4pm–10pm

We open with a vibrant marketplace showcasing some of the UK’s most exciting fermenters and their products, followed by a live theatre demo from the legendary Sandor Katz. The evening continues with a panel featuring leading fermenters, chefs, authors, scientists and educators including Dr Johnny Drain, Chef Sam Black, Olia Hercules and Kenji Morimoto, before flowing into informal conversations, fermented bites and a brine bar.

Day 2 is now sold out — so don’t miss your chance to join us for the last remaining Day 1 tickets!

#omvedgardens #fermentation #highgatevillage taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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6 months ago

THE FERMENTERS GUILD SYMPOSIUM MARKETPLACE
Join us on the 11th May at the fabulous @omvedgardens, where you’ll discover award-winning kimchis and pickles, misos, shio kojis, remedios, water kefirs, koji, shoyus and kombucha from some of the UK’s best fermented food and drink producers including:
The Ferm @the.ferm.london
Umami Chef Koji @umami_chef_koji
Agua de Madre @aguademadre
Slow Sauce @slow.sauce
Twisted Kombucha @twistedkombucha

Plus, demos and talk from the legendary Sandor Katz @sandorkraut and a mega panel line up, including, Dr Johnny Drain @drjohnnydrain , Chef Sam Black @chef.sam.black , Olia Hercules @oliahercules , Kenji Morimoto @kenjcooks and Dr Neil Buttery @dr_neil_buttery

We will feed you some amazing ferment feast treats and there will be a brine bar open too.

Our masterclasses have now sold out on the 12th but there are still some tickets left for the 11th.

Don’t miss out!

2 weeks to go folks!

Ticket links in bio 🔗 taken in OmvedGardens by @fermentersguild

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