Harvesting & Preserving Your Produce With Richard & Bruno - Saturday 29th August 2026

📅 Date: Saturday 29th August
⏰ Time: 10am - 4pm
📍 Location: GROW HQ, Waterford

Join GROW HQ Head Grower, Richard & Head Chef, Bruno  for a day of harvesting, cooking and preserving your produce in the beautiful surrounds of GROW HQ. By the end of this day, you'll leave with the confidence to harvest, cook and preserve your own produce for maximum yield and minimum waste.

Harvesting Techniques: Start your day by mastering the art of harvesting with our head grower, Richard. Learn the best practices for harvesting your crops at their peak freshness to ensure maximum taste and nutrition.

Cooking your Homegrown Produce: Once we've gathered our produce, it's time for your culinary adventure with resident head Chef, Bruno!

During this masterclass, Bruno will guide you through transforming our freshly harvested ingredients into mouth-watering dishes that celebrate the flavors of the season. Bonus - you'll get to enjoy this feast for lunch!

Preserving the Harvest - Pickling, Fermenting & Chutneys: After you've finished enjoying the fruits of your morning's labour, Bruno will teach you how to preserve the flavors of summer for the months ahead. This immersive workshop will delve into the art of pickling, fermenting, and creating delectable chutneys and ketchups to make your harvest last all year long.

Preserving the Harvest - Old Storage Techniques: It's time to turn our attention to the age-old techniques of storing our bounty for the long winter months. Join RIchard for the final part of the afternoon, where he'll uncover the secrets of old storage techniques that have been passed down through generations.

Richard started growing at only 3 years old with his dad and since then has accumulated over 40 years of growing experience. He studied for a BSc in Horticulture at Reading University and an MSc in Organic Farming at the Scottish Agricultural College. In addition to the UK and Ireland, Richard has grown veg all over the world, including Central America and Africa.
Bruno is an internationally experienced, Spanish-born chef with over 20 years in the culinary industry, working with renowned restaurants and catering services around the world. His expertise lies in creating exceptional Mediterranean cuisine, with a particular passion for steak, seafood, and wholesome, flavourful dishes.

A firm believer in the power of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, Bruno takes pride in working with organic produce to create meals that are as nutritious as they are indulgent. His cooking philosophy is deeply rooted in sustainability, celebrating homegrown flavours while maintaining the highest standards of quality and taste.

Bruno approaches cooking as an art form, ensuring that every plate not only tastes great but also provides an unforgettable dining experience.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the course starts and come dressed appropriately for a day spent outdoors in the garden: sturdy footwear, rain jackets, suncream, etc.

Cancellation Policy:
We operate a 14 day cancellation policy. If you cancel your booking at least 14 days prior to the event you will be refunded. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to the date will not be refunded.

Allergies:
Please advise us of any dietary requirements and allergens when booking (email:allen@giy.ie) as we are unable to change the menu on the day.

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