“in microbes, we trust.”
- The Fermenters Guild, est. ‘22
hello, fellow fermenter!
Welcome to The Fermenters Guild.
We're a broad church of professional fermenters across the UK & Ireland, including chefs, educators and producers, all unified by a passion for fermentation.
The Guild was founded as a community hub to support our members, as well as to provide resources for the general public to enjoy and learn from.
You can read more about our story and founding fermenters by clicking below.
meet our members
Check out the amazing array of professional fermenters that currently make up The Fermenters Guild.
Fermenters Guild Symposium 2026
Fermenters Guild Symposium 2026
Join us in London for a 2-day Fermenters Guild Symposium
We have the legendary Sandor Katz as well as and UK’s leading fermenters, chefs, authors, scientists and educators including Dr Johnny Drain, Chef Sam Black and Olia Hercules.
11th & 12th May 2026 @ OmVed Gardens, London
Fancy joining us?
Are you a fermented food & drink professional based in the UK and Ireland? If so…
We’d love to hear from you!
Click below to find out how we offer growth and support to all of our members & how to register.