Food Nerd Festival is a celebration of all things food! So this festival is for anyone who’s obsessed with food! Whether you're a chef, foodie, flavour geek, or love to nerd out over the latest culinary trends and techniques, the Food Nerd Festival is your jam.

With 4 workshops centred around the basic cooking elements, these immersives will leave you with an elevated culinary game.

Salt by Chef Gautam & Bala (@gonzogarbanzo & @saltycuredpigs) (11-12:30)

• Guided Overview & History Of Preservation Techniques
• Exploring Techniques Of Pickling & Preserving In India & Around The World
• Understanding Curing Salts & The Science Behind Them
• Expert Tips On Mastering Salt, Time, & Fermentation
• Live Demonstration Of A Traditional Pickling Technique
• Live Demonstration Of A Meat Curing Technique
• Recipes For Pickling & Curing Bacon At Home

Fat by Heena Punwani (@tiffintales, founder of Maska Bakery) (1:00-2:30)

• Cracking The Code Of Baking Theory: The Science Behind It
• The History Of Fats In Cooking
• Understanding Different Fats In Indian Baking
• Cookie Tasting Session Showcasing Different Fats
• Oil Vs. Ghee: Flavor Showdown
• Live Fat-Washing Cocktail Demo

Acid by Payal Shah (@kobofermentery) (3:00-4:30)

• Exploring Indian Vinegars & Its Usage In Indian Cooking & History
• Live Demonstration Of Vinegar Making.
• Breakdown Of The Science Behind The Technique
• A Vinegar-Tasting Experience of 5 vinegars.
• Hands-On Shrub-Based Drink Making

Heat by Chef Gresham Fernandes (@greshamfernandes) (5:00-6:30)

• Discover the Secrets of Heat Sources
• Uncover the chemistry behind how heat works
• Learn the wonders of wood-fired cooking
• Pro techniques for smoking food
• Using heat to create different textures: dry jerky vs fish roast.

Disclaimer: Programming is subject to change, please watch out for an official email a few days before the actual workshop.