A Taste of Seaweed
Explore unique flavours from beneath Orkney’s waves
Taste of Seaweed
Join us as we guide you through the world of seaweed and discover why its umami goodness and oceanic health benefits should feature more in Orkney's natural larder. Immerse yourself in a 45-minute exhibition, including a demonstration of cooking with seaweed from head brewer, Sam Britten, and a deep dive into our naturally fermented products, where we infuse sea kelp foraged from the Birsay coastline in our popular Sea Kelp Fizz Kombucha.
Orkney Food & Drink Festival
Location: Kirkwall Grammar School, The Meadows, Kirkwall, Orkney
45-minute exhibition including:
Explore the world of seaweed
For thousands of years, Scottish coastal communities have collected and used seaweed. Early peoples like the Picts and Norse used it for food, fertilizer, and building. Join us as we explore seaweed’s amazing uses in cooking, medicine, and beyond.
Taste the sea within our Sea Kelp Kombucha
We gather sea kelp from Birsay’s coast to brew our dry kombucha. You’ll enjoy this great drink and other products made from Orkney’s natural ingredients.
Learn to cook with popular seaweeds from across the UK
Our Head Brewer, Sam Britten, a Michelin 3-star chef, will teach you how to cook amazing meals with the ocean’s best ingredients.
Deep dive into Kombucha and our brewing methods
We'll show you how Kombucha is made and the different ways we brew bold, flavourful drinks.
Submerge yourself in the history of the Golden Slipper
The Golden Slipper is famous across Orkney. We'll share the story of how this old cobbler shop became a well-known nightclub.
Bring the experience back with you
You'll be given an exclusive seaweed goody bag to inspire you to find and gather fresh seaweed yourself, adding this natural treasure to your daily life for a bold, healthy, and tasty treat.