London- October 2025: Chapel House
in Penzance is delighted to announce a delicious and inspiring Sunday afternoon on 30th November 2025 for the ‘Winter Feast & Ferment’, a festive workshop and dining experience designed to celebrate the art of fermentation and the flavours of the season.
The afternoon begins with a hands-on session led by Rachel Booth, founder of Newlyn Fermentary, who will guide guests through the process of making traditional sauerkraut. Participants will prepare their own jar of winter kraut, infused with warming spices such as bay, clove or juniper, ready to enjoy during the festive season. Rachel will also demonstrate techniques for brining seasonal roots, offering an approachable introduction to home fermentation.
Following the workshop, guests will gather for a three-course ferment-inspired feast created in collaboration with the Chapel House team. The menu will feature a choice of game or mushroom roast, with each course thoughtfully incorporating fermented elements to highlight their depth of flavour.
After lunch, guests are invited to relax upstairs by the fire with tea, coffee or an optional digestif, completing an afternoon of learning, indulgence and seasonal warmth.
Rachel Booth founder of Fermentary, said: “For me healthy is and always should be delicious, sharing my passion for the delicious simplicity of fermented foods, and weaving that into indulgent eating is what the afternoon is about. It's a real pleasure to collaborate with Chapel House to offer a day that captures the spirit of the season.”
Susan Stuart, owner of Chapel House, added “We are so pleased to be hosting this special event with Rachel. Winter Feast & Ferment brings together everything we love at Chapel House: good food, warmth and the joy of learning something new.”
Booking is essential, and spaces are limited. To secure the early bird rate of £95, guests can use the code CHAPEL_10
at checkout.
For bookings and more information https://www.newlynfermentary.co.uk/shop/p/winterfeast30nov
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30th November 2025
To Book https://www.newlynfermentary.co.uk/shop/p/winterfeast30nov
Tickets are £105 with an early bird discount code ‘CHAPEL_10’ for £10 off
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Newlyn Fermentary, Newlyn https://www.newlynfermentary.co.uk/
Newlyn Fermentary was founded in 2021 in the Cornish fishing village of Newlyn and works closely with local growers to create small-batch, lacto-fermented foods and kitchen goods. Its products include a range of live ferments such as kimchi and seasonal vegetables, along with naturally cultured drinks and pantry items.
Alongside its production kitchen and shop, Newlyn Fermentary hosts workshops that introduce people to the art of fermentation, encouraging participants to develop practical skills for use at home. The space also serves as a hub for community events, food education and collaboration with local producers.
Rooted in sustainability and connection to place, Newlyn Fermentary celebrates the flavour, health and heritage of fermentation while supporting the local food network and promoting a slower, more mindful approach to eating.
Chapel House PZ www.chapelhousepz.co.uk
Chapel House is a Georgian townhouse built in 1790 to the highest standards of its day. The building has served many roles throughout its history, including as a family home, a shelter for evacuees during the Second World War, a lodging house, and from 1993 to 2011, the Penzance Arts Club.
Today, Chapel House offers six elegant bedrooms across its first and second floors, each with sea views, along with one split level suite. Three rooms feature large windows overlooking Penzance harbour and Mount’s Bay as far as Lizard Point. The rooms combine understated style with modern comforts including Smart TVs, iPads, and luxurious bathrooms with waterfall showers, deep soaking Cabuchon baths and locally made products from Pure Nuff Stuff.
The lower ground floor houses the kitchen and dining area, the social heart of Chapel House. Decorated in soft blues and greys with original flagstone floors, it invites guests to relax with complimentary cake and coffee in the afternoon. The kitchen opens onto a sunlit terrace and a garden filled with subtropical ‘Cornwall Exotics’, offering the perfect spot for a sundowner with sweeping sea views. Guests can enjoy the spa facilities including hot tub, sauna, cold plunge and treatment room with a menu of treatments from the in-house therapist.
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