BELLAGHY FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Jarred Seasons: A Hands‑On Preserving and Fermenting Class in Bellaghy
A practical, small-group workshop in Bellaghy teaching how to make chutneys, jams, pickles and sauerkraut so you leave with recipes and jars to savor seasonal flavors year-round.
Jarred Seasons: A Hands‑On Preserving and Fermenting Class in Bellaghy.
In Bellaghy, Bakehouse NI runs a focused Preserving and Fermenting Class that trades the tourism trappings for the tangible: hands-on sessions turning seasonal produce into chutney, jam, crunchy pickles and traditional sauerkraut. The workshop threads flavor with function — teaching preservation techniques alongside the probiotic benefits of fermentation — and ends with participants taking home their own creations and recipes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on preserving and fermentation
Participants work through practical recipes for chutney, jam, pickles and sauerkraut, gaining technique and an understanding of fermentation’s health benefits.
Seasonal produce, concentrated taste
The class emphasizes seasonal flavors — capturing ripe fruit and garden bounty into preserves that let you taste the season all year long.
Everything provided; bring only your curiosity
All ingredients and equipment are supplied, aprons are provided, and you leave with recipes and jars of what you made during the session.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The class unfolds as a compact, hands‑on workshop: a brief welcome with tea, coffee or cold drinks and nibbles, followed by guided preserving and fermenting stations where you prepare chutney, jam, pickles and sauerkraut; the day concludes with a lunch featuring what was made and time to pack your creations and recipes to take home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Please advise the operator of any food allergies or intolerances prior to the class; no personal equipment required.
All ingredients and equipment are provided, aprons are supplied and you receive recipes to take home.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can attend the class?
This is an adult-only class suitable for those aged 18 years and over.
How many people are in each class?
The class requires a minimum of 2 people and is limited to a maximum of 6 participants.
What will we make during the workshop?
You will make a vibrant chutney, a luscious jam, tangy pickles and a traditional sauerkraut.
Are ingredients and equipment provided?
Yes — all ingredients and equipment are provided and aprons are supplied; recipes are given to take home.
Is food provided during the session?
Yes — welcome tea, coffee or cold drinks and sweet or savoury nibbles are provided, and lunch featuring what was made in class is included.
How much does the class cost?
The class price is £110 per person.