Discover the Secrets of Curing and Cold Smoking
Take your culinary skills to smoky, flavour-packed heights with our hands-on Curing & Cold Smoking class at The Artisans Kitchen. Whether you’re a home cook, BBQ enthusiast, or just someone who loves bold flavours, this immersive workshop will teach you how to preserve, flavour, and transform food like a pro. By the end of the day, you’ll be curing meats, cold-smoking fish and cheese, and even taking home a DIY cold smoker to keep the magic going at home.
What You'll Learn
In this interactive class, you’ll explore the science and art behind curing, mastering both dry cures and wet brines to balance flavour and texture perfectly. You’ll get hands-on with cold smoking techniques, learning how to infuse subtle, delicious smoke into bacon, salmon, cheese, and more. Along the way, you’ll learn how to select the best ingredients and understand crucial food safety practices to keep your creations safe and scrumptious. Plus, you’ll make your own cold smoker out of a cardboard box to take home and continue experimenting with smoky flavours.
Why You Should Take This Class
- Hands-on learning with expert guidance throughout every step
- Master curing and cold smoking techniques for meats, fish, and cheese
- Take home your creations and a DIY cold smoker to keep the flavours alive
- Gain confidence in food safety and ingredient selection
- Fun, social, and full of flavour – no standing on the sidelines!
What's on the Menu
- Dry-cured bacon – silky, flavour-packed, and ready for any breakfast or sandwich
- Cold-smoked salmon – infused with delicate, aromatic smoke for a gourmet touch
- Smoked cheese – subtly smoky, creamy, and perfect for tasting
- Other seasonal ingredients – experiment with herbs, spices, and marinades
- Samples of your own cured and smoked creations to enjoy on the spot
Perfect For
- Foodies who love bold, smoky flavours
- BBQ enthusiasts looking to expand their repertoire
- Home cooks wanting to master curing and smoking techniques
- Anyone curious about DIY food preservation and gourmet experimentation
Book Your Spot Today
Flavour-packed, hands-on experience. Reserve your place now and start creating your own gourmet, smoke-kissed masterpieces!
📍 Location: The Timber Barn, Nr Liss, Hampshire GU33 6HG
Have a question about the class, suitability, or what to expect on the day? Get in touch, we’re happy to help and look forward to welcoming you.