The Brine is Calling: Getting Your Pickle Fix Before September
The Brine is Calling: Getting Your Pickle Fix Before September
If you’ve spent any time on the London food scene lately, you’ll know that the countdown to The Big Brine is officially on. With founders Clarice Downes and Emma Winstanley recently announcing that tickets for the September 12–13 festival go on sale this April 28, the city is currently gripped by a bit of a "pickle fever."
While the festival at Hackney Bridge promises a wild weekend of DJs, drag, and deep-level fermentation workshops, September feels like a very long way away when you’ve got a craving for a proper crunch today.
The London Fermentation Renaissance
The buzz surrounding the festival proves what we’ve known for a long time: London has moved past the soggy, supermarket shelf-filler. From the high-tech experiments of the Pickle Project to the probiotic-heavy ferments found in East London’s weekend markets, the "Big Brine" energy is about celebrating independent makers who do things the hard way.
Bring the Festival Vibes to Your Kitchen
You don’t need a ticket to Hackney Bridge to start exploring the world of artisan brines. While we won’t be setting up a stall at the event this year, we are big believers in the culture Clarice and Emma are building.
Whether you’re planning a "pre-party" for the ticket launch or you simply want to level up your pantry with something more sophisticated than a standard gherkin, we’ve got you covered. Our current batch of [Insert Product Name] is hitting its peak right now—perfectly balanced, punchy, and delivered straight to your door.
How to Stay Brined-Up This Summer:
Follow the Founders: Keep an eye on the official Big Brine channels for the full chef lineup—it’s going to be a masterclass in modern fermentation.
Support Independent: The spirit of the festival is all about self-funded, independent brands. Every jar you buy from a small-scale producer keeps that ecosystem alive.
Host Your Own Taster: Can't wait for the September workshops? Grab a selection of our finest and host a "brine board" night with friends.
The Big Brine is set to be the highlight of the autumn, but in the meantime, the jars are open and the brine is fine right here.