Pickling Workshop: Chilli Jam and Hot Sauce



2.5 hours Location Glebe Class size 1 to 10 guests   $205 (Afterpay available)

In this two-hour pickling workshop we'll be doing a pickling deep dive, preserving selected seafood and plentiful, seasonal veggies, and taking them home in gorgeous Kilner preserving jars.
What you'll make
  • Chilli Jam
  • Hot Sauce
About your host
Alex Elliot-Howery is Australia's undisputed queen of pickles and preserves, and is an author, educator and food waste advocate.
As the co-founder of the Cornersmith cafes and cooking school Alex built a thriving business that brings knowledge once shared around kitchen tables to educate and advocate for changes in our homes as well as in our food systems.
Important Information
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
You will be cooking at a shared workstation in a group of 3 or more (maximum 6 per bench). If you have a group of 7 or more, please contact us to book.
Recipes may contain allergens including fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Please contact us for more information.
We make every effort to ensure that the class and the recipes proceed as advertised. However, occasionally we may need to alter recipes, ingredients or class format due to availability of produce or other circumstances. 

Upcoming dates for Pickling Workshop: Chilli Jam and Hot Sauce

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 10 Nov 2026, 3:34am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 11 Apr 2027 and 11 Apr 2027.

  • Sun 11 Apr 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
  • Expert demonstration by Alex Elliott-Howery
  • A fully equipped cooking island in our state-of-the-art kitchens, to prepare your preserves
  • A selection of Kilner® Jars for your preserves
  • Take-home recipe booklet and Sydney Seafood School apron
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Minimum age 12, children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult
What to bring
Our experiences are all-inclusive – just bring yourself and wear enclosed shoes to protect your feet, and maybe a pen to note down some insider cooking tips!
It's also a good idea to bring your own container in case there are leftovers to take home. (We’re on a mission to eliminate single-use plastics wherever we can!)
Location

Sydney Fish Market - 1 Bridge Rd, Glebe, NSW

The venue is a short walk from both the Glebe and Wentworth Park stops on the Light rail's Dulwich Hill line. Parking is available at basement level in the new Sydney Fish Market. Signposted rates apply.

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Would you believe we've been around since 1989? Don't worry, retro prawn cocktails are off the menu (most of the time).
As Australia's leading seafood cooking school, we host innovative cooking experiences for every skill level, inspired by cuisines from all over the world.
Jump into one of our fun-filled classes to learn about Australian seafood, reconnect with your friends, cook and eat some delicious dishes, and maybe get a little messy (watch out for the squid ink!).

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