Pickling Workshop at Big Jim Farms

Pickling Workshop at Big Jim Farms

Step into the fields at Big Jim Farms and experience the joy of farm-to-jar pickling! Begin your class by harvesting fresh vegetables straight from the fields, then head to our outdoor kitchen where you’ll learn the art of pickling in a special collaboration with Chef John of The Unseen Chef and Big Jim Farms.

Pickling is more than just delicious—it’s a healthy, natural way to preserve your harvest, packed with probiotics and nutrients that support gut health. Plus, you’ll gain a timeless skill you can use year-round to create flavorful sides, snacks, and gifts.

🌱 Details

• Location: Big Jim Farms

• Dates: October 4th & October 11th 

• Time: 1:00–2:00 PM

• Price: $35 per person (includes a mason jar of your own pickled veggies to take home)

• Availability: Very limited—must book in advance!

About the Instructor 
Chef John LeTard, founder of The Unseen Chef, offers private culinary experiences that blend comfort, flavor, and a touch of surprise. A graduate of CNM Culinary School, he built his career at Four Hills Country Club and Hyatt Regency Tamaya—working at both The Corn Maiden and Santa Ana Café—and now serves as an Event Chef at Campo at Los Poblanos. His background includes award-winning competition experience and years of banquet and fine-dining work, shaping his precise yet approachable style.