Cook along live from your own kitchen – and unlock the magic of fermented plant-based cheese
Join Chef Ollie for a delicious deep dive into the world of vegan nut cheese and fermentation. In this hands-on, 1.5-hour online masterclass, you’ll create your own batch of nut-based cheese from scratch – learning to coax out flavour, texture, and tang through simple, accessible fermentation techniques.
You don’t need a fancy kitchen or previous experience – just a love of great food and a willingness to get stuck in.
Date: Thursday 14 August
Time: 6pm
Location: Online (via Microsoft Teams)
Price: £30.00
Duration: 1.5 hours
Only 6 spots available for personalised support and feedback
What you’ll make
Cook along to create your own tangy, creamy vegan nut cheese, and explore bonus recipes like pestos and savoury nut-based snacks.
Ingredient and equipment lists will be sent ahead of time so you can prepare and cook in real time.
What you’ll learn
- The basics of fermentation and how to apply them to plant-based cheeses
- How to make fermented cashew cheese at home
- Techniques for flavour layering using herbs, spices, and cultures
- How to adapt your base for other fermented and non-fermented nut-based creations
- Tips on texture, storage, and presentation
Why cook along from home?
- You’ll gain hands-on experience in your own kitchen – so you can repeat the recipes confidently
- Use your own tools and ingredients – no high-end kit needed
- Get live feedback from Chef Ollie and answers to all your questions
- Learn skills you can apply to loads of other recipes
- And best of all – you get to eat your creations fresh, just how you like them
Cooking along from home gives you more control, more learning, and more delicious results – all with personal guidance every step of the way.
Book your place
With just 6 spots per class, these sessions fill up quickly. Book now to secure your place.
To book your place, click here
Questions? Contact: ollie@vegetarianforlife.org.uk
We can’t wait to ferment, flavour, and feast with you.


