Kimchi in the Country:
A Day of Nature, Fermentation & Community
Saturday, July 26 | Oxfordshire
Only 15 spots available! Join us for an unforgettable day of hiking, fermentation and community in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside!
10 years ago, we — Gary, Ruth, and Jenny — made kimchi together for the first time. Gary had spent some time living in Seoul, where the culture of fermentation and sharing food left a big impression, and all three friends worked in sustainability, so valued making things from scratch where possible. That first humble kitchen experiment seeded a tradition we continued a few times each year since — and now, a celebration.
To celebrate reaching our milestone decade, this Summer we’re inviting a small group of people to join us in a day of hiking, kimchi-making, and connection.
🥾 What's the plan?
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Meet at Goring and Streatley Station by 10:15am (Londoners: we will be on the 9:08 from Paddington).
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Hike a 4.5 mile woodland trail through the beautiful Chilterns, curated by Ruth. Breathe deep and stretch your legs.
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Lunch together at a local pub. Pack-or-pay-your-own lunch, and we'll prepare a special kimchi snack for afternoon tea.
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Kimchi-making workshop in a nearby village hall. We’ll show you how to make our favourite fermented recipes, share stories and skills, and you’ll leave with:
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Jars of your own handmade kimchi and sauerkraut
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A fermentation recipe book
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A deeper appreciation of this delicious, gut-friendly food, and
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New friends who share a passion for real food made with intention
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We can get train travellers to Reading Station for onward journeys from around 5-6pm.
🌱 Why fermentation?
Fermented foods are alive — literally! Rich in probiotics, they support gut health, immunity, and digestion. Plus, making them from scratch is a sustainable, empowering way to reduce waste, preserve seasonal produce, and reconnect with old-world kitchen wisdom.
🎟️ How to join
We're keeping it small and hands-on to help build community, just 15 places available. If you want to join, please register using this form and the payment options below, or if you prefer, this eventbrite page.
Early Bird before June 15th: £75
Standard: £100
Concessions: -20% if you need
Impact: +20% if you can
🧡 We'll be donating £5 from each participant to support the programming of Made in Hackney, UK’s first fully vegan community cookery school and charity.
Bring water, wear appropriate clothes for walking and cooking, and come hungry for good food and good company.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Gary, Ruth and Jenny