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Plenty at the Square, a creative vegetarian café based at South Square in Thornton, are running a weekly series of hands‑on food workshops at Darley Street Market, focusing on sustainable cooking and reducing food waste through preserving, pickling, fermenting and using whole ingredients.

Browse the upcoming workshops below and secure your place:

Plenty at the Square Workshop: Salad Days – Winter Salads

A fresh, seasonal workshop exploring hearty winter salads packed with flavour and texture. Date & Times: Thu 29 Jan 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM 

Plenty at the Square Workshop: Preserving Citrus

Learn how to make the most of vibrant winter citrus through simple, delicious preserving techniques. Date & Times: Wed 4 Feb 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM 

Plenty at the Square Workshop: Introduction to Lacto‑Fermentation

A beginner‑friendly introduction to the art of fermenting vegetables for flavour, nutrition and creativity. Date & Times: Wed 11 Feb 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM 

Plenty at the Square Workshop: Chutneys, Relishes and Ketchups

Discover how to transform seasonal produce into flavour‑packed condiments to enjoy year‑round. Date & Times: Wed 18 Feb 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM 

Plenty at the Square Workshop: In a Pickle

A hands‑on session exploring classic and creative pickling methods for vegetables and fruits. Date & Times: Wed 25 Feb 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM 

Plenty at the Square Workshop: Fermented Drinks

Learn how to craft refreshing fermented beverages such as kombucha, kvass and other cultured drinks. Date & Times: Wed 4 Mar 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM 

Plenty at the Square Workshop: Eastern European Week

Explore traditional Eastern European flavours and techniques in this culturally rich, hands‑on session. Date & Times: Wed 11 Mar 2026 — 10:00AM–12:00PM or 12:30PM–2:30PM