Pickling Workshop for Beginners

Recent reviews of Pickling Workshop for Beginners

• 5/5 from Emily, attended Jul 2026: This was a very fun interactive activity
• 5/5 from Michelle Horton, attended Jun 2026: A lovely event. Learnt a lot, had so much fun. Thank you.
• 5/5 from Ellen Gava, attended May 2026: Vanessa was a very helpful and knowledgeable teacher. We ate delicious pickles and making pickles was also a lot of fun.
• 5/5 from Shaun Kris, attended Mar 2026: Maddi and Vanessa were great, top job of providing an overview of how pickling works, what to look out for and the process for pickling at home! We had a great time sampling some awesome food as well. Great job!
• 5/5 from Aidan Mogie, attended Mar 2026: A very good night, teacher was very friendly and informative and we learned a lot, it was a very good group and we all enjoyed ourselves
• 4/5 from Cassandra Ristic, attended Mar 2026: Mardi was excellent. The class was relaxed and happy. There were non-alcoholic options for me, who doesn't drink. We were allowed to bring our own produce to pickle, which was great fun. Lots of information and ways to pickle at home. Down side was the size of the class. Mardi did her best to do everything and be there for everyone, but the kitchen was a little crowded. I would have also liked a bit more guidance on what flavours go well together.
• 5/5 from Yolanda Robertson, attended Feb 2026: I recently attended this pickling course and absolutely loved it. It was incredibly informative, with clear explanations and practical tips that made the whole process easy to understand and follow. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, which made it such an enjoyable experience. We worked with beautiful, fresh produce, and it was wonderful to learn how to turn quality ingredients into something delicious and long-lasting. I left feeling inspired and confident to start pickling at home. Highly recommend! Mardi was excellent
• 5/5 from Gavin Church, attended Jan 2026: Very informative. A great way to get started on a journey of creating healthy food.
• 5/5 from Merry Porter, attended Jan 2026: Thank you! Such a warm and friendly welcome. Loved the tasting table and glass of bubbles. Very informative, fun, hands on pickling class. Makes you appreciate the effort that goes into making saur kraut. Everyone was lovely.... including Max.... he was a laugh and very helpful! Thank you!!!
• 5/5 from Kym Beilby, attended Dec 2025: Maddy was a brilliant teacher and made the class informative and entertaining. We had a great class group and really engaged with each other which was fantastic and you learn off each other as well. Looking forward to eating the produce we made.
• 5/5 from Linda Shmith, attended Dec 2025: A warm welcome from Maddi was followed by sampling a variety of pickles and 2 breads, one gluten free. Clear instructions, everything set up for us to select and chop our vegetables of choice then Maddi added the pickling solution and popped them into the boiling water. Next we had a run through on finely slicing 1kg of cabbage, Maddi measured the salt then massage until equal parts macerated cabbage and liquid. Fennel seeds for me and away I went. Thanks for the notes and fun class, Maddi.
• 5/5 from Alison Macgregor, attended Nov 2025: Great fun, bring your muscles for making the Sauerkraut! Learnt lots about the pickle process. Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Angela Hogben, attended Nov 2025: Maddy, was such a great teacher. Very informative, knowledgeable and so happy. I will definitely be coming back to Pickle in the Middle.
• 5/5 from Zoe Maule, attended Jun 2025: Our teacher Maddie was super fun & very knowledgeable. The range of produce & flavours to pickle with was excellent. The snacks were delish! And the complimentary booze was a nice touch!!! Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Rhiannon Crane, attended May 2025: This class was absolutely excellent!! Cannot recommend it highly enough! Our instructor really knew her stuff and was friendly and engaging. This made the class really educational and fun. There was lots of laughs and the 2 hours flew by. I really feel like I know what I am doing now and plan to start pickling at home which is what I had hoped for. By far the best cooking class I have been to. (Way better than sprout!)
• 5/5 from Carolyn Burroughs, attended Apr 2025: Loved it, thank you. Maddy very passionate and knowledgeable about all things pickle!
• 5/5 from Tracey Visintin, attended Apr 2025: I really enjoyed this. Super informative and fun. Maddy was really helpful and knowledgable... and you get to take the product home. Definitely recommend and would do it again
• 5/5 from Tracey Nye, attended Feb 2025: Had a great time, friendly and very Knowledgeable about pickling and fermenting. The wine was a pleasant surprise as well.
• 5/5 from Russell Bridgman, attended Feb 2025: Teacher was very good and informative.
• 5/5 from Victoria Megyesi, attended Dec 2024: Was very well organised. Maddy was passionate about pickling. All in all, was a pleasant evening. I paid $100 for the class and I thought it was excellent value. There were 11 of us in the class and it seemed that everyone was happy with it.
• 5/5 from Vanessa Burnett-Read, attended Oct 2024: Booked for a friend’s birthday and much enjoyed by all! A wonderful evening tasting and making some delicious pickles! Highly recommended!!
• 5/5 from Karen Neumann, attended Oct 2024: The class was great, it was relaxed and really enjoyable. The teacher was very knowledgeable and made it a fun experience.
• 5/5 from Greta Zimmermann, attended Sep 2024: Definitely recommend the pickling class. Carli, our instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. It was fun experimenting with a variety of vegetables and spices, and I walked away with jars of delicious homemade pickled vegetables and sauerkraut. I learned a lot about kombucha and fermentation, and didn’t realise the massaging cabbage needed to become sauerkraut. We had a great group, and everyone was up for learning something new. If you’re looking to learn about pickling or just want a fun and educational experience, then this class is for you.
• 5/5 from Alisha Hewett, attended Sep 2024: Awesome experience. I had basic knowledge of pickling, but picked up some good tips and ideas. Very happy with the class.
• 5/5 from Rebecca Black, attended Sep 2024: Pickling for Beginners. Teacher was Maddie, who I would highly recommend. It was an excellent experience, with a lot of knowledge on pickling/fermentation and kombucha! All of it delicious!
• 5/5 from Emma McLeish, attended Sep 2024: Our teacher Maddie made our night so much fun. We made some delicious pickles and had some to take home. Highly recommend for a date night.
• 5/5 from Michael John Weaver, attended Aug 2024: Maddy was absolutely brilliant. She introduced the session really well, the tasting plate of pickles and bread was fantastic and our group were really lovely. Making our jars of pickles was fun and we got a little creative and then came the sauerkraut task. Squeezed the life out of the cabbage and then squeezed a little more thanks to Maddy’s encouragement. Would highly recommended this experience and can’t wait to taste the fruits of our labour. Well done Maddy, top shelf.
• 5/5 from Carolyn Herkes, attended Aug 2024: Fabulous friendly and fun night! Enjoyed the class and have come away with some new pickling skills
• 5/5 from Lisa Olafsen, attended Aug 2024: Interesting, informative and relaxed. Maddie was a great host and made the evening fun and enjoyable. Will be referring others
• 5/5 from Brian Rayner, attended May 2024: Great night. Watch out family there will be pickling at every family get together now
• 5/5 from Babette Woodhouse, attended Jan 2024: Great class! Enjoyed muchly! Thank you to our instructor for making our class atmosphere fun
• 5/5 from Jane Crosby, attended Dec 2023: Amazing teacher, great instruction, casual, fun and informative. Highly recommend this class for intro to pickling.
• 3/5 from Helen Lacey, attended Aug 2023: Fun evening learning basics of pickling. Went overtime by 30 minutes and could have been a bit more focussed on teaching all the steps of pickling/ fermenting the dishes we made so we are all confident to make them at home.
• 5/5 from Naomi Gash, attended Jul 2023: Great class, wonderful and knowledgeable teacher. Practical and excellent tips for anyone! Sustainable and local business would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Helli Meinecke, attended Jul 2023: A fantastic class to learn about pickling. Great venue and super welcoming host. An evening well spent!
• 5/5 from Stephanie Centofanti, attended May 2023: Fantastic class. Great snacks, wine, and teacher. Great selection of vegetables and spices to pickle, and good take-home instructions to repeat the process at home!
• 5/5 from Karen Pryde, attended May 2023: Our teacher Peter was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. It was a great night with samples and of.course wine for cooking purposes of course We got to do two types of pickingling and got to bring home some picked vegetables and sauerkraut.
• 5/5 from Ian Lett, attended May 2023: Peter was a charming and relaxed teacher who was also experienced and knowledgeable. He welcomed us with wine, bread and of course pickles. We then made a jar of vegetable pickles and a jar of sauerkraut. The venue was first class and the atmosphere relaxed and comfortable. A top night.
• 5/5 from Kristal Comeadow, attended Apr 2023: The venue, experience, and teacher were excellent. Great night, much fun and delicious pickles, would recommend!
• 5/5 from Kirsty Anthony, attended Apr 2023: Maddie was excellent. The taste plates were delicious. Thanks for a great night learning how to pickle!
• 5/5 from Janine Lynch, attended Apr 2023: Great teacher & venue. Lots of info and handout to take home. Great taste test with wine. Friendly and warm atmosphere & well taken care of.
• 5/5 from Lynne Noble, attended Apr 2023: The class was fantastic really fun with friendly people. Maddi the teacher was great and very informative with a relaxed vibe. Will definitely recommend to anyone
• 5/5 from Serena Flower, attended Mar 2023: Teacher was chatty, knowledgeable and fun. It was a great little course, value for money and everyone in the class enjoyed it. Would highly recommend. Yummy pickles too
• 5/5 from Sharman Hofmann, attended Feb 2023: Great atmosphere, friendly and informative. Greeted with a selection of pickles & breads to sample and wine. Had a great night making our own pickled veggies and sauerkraut to take with us.
• 5/5 from Linda Mercorella, attended Feb 2023: Great information, great context provided and answered questions very well. It was fun night, loved the pickle sampling and hands on experience. Highly recommend to others
• 5/5 from Trish Williams, attended Jan 2023: Venue is brilliant. Relaxed and enjoyable class. Great experience and came away with new skills and fabulous pickles.
• 4/5 from Ian Hughes, attended Jan 2023: good course, good teacher, nice wine and nice pickled food. Good value for money and good skills to have. Thanks.
• 2/5 from Cassidie Mahoney, attended Jan 2023: We made a quick pickle and sauerkraut, the quick pickle is okay. But the sauerkraut was a complete failure and there was no communication about how to look after it during the class.
• 5/5 from Glenys French, attended Dec 2022: Great venue, welcomed with samples of tasty pickled vegetables. Teacher was knowledgeable, gave clear instructions and kept the class going on time. Can’t wait to try what we made.
• 5/5 from Wendy Chetcuti, attended Dec 2022: Wonderful dining experience things you would never of thought to pickle teacher friendly very knowledgeable value for money highly recommend