Smoke, Cure & Cook Workshop

Master the Art of the Perfect Reuben Sandwich in 2025!

Forget your average sandwiches—this workshop is a celebration of the ultimate classic: the Salt Beef Reuben! Join us at our purpose-built Smoke School studio, where we’ve reimagined our workshops for 2025 to be longer, more immersive, and capped off with a delicious sit-down lunch featuring your own handmade creations.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn the time-honored techniques of curing and smoking or simply elevate your sandwich game, this is the course for you.

What You’ll Learn:

During this hands-on session, you’ll dive into the art of curing, smoking, and sandwich perfection:

• Salt Beef from Scratch: Work with the finest English grass-fed beef to create tender, flavorful salt beef.
• Russian Dressing Mastery: Make the creamy, tangy sauce that’s the hallmark of a great Reuben.
• Homemade Sauerkraut: Learn to craft this tangy classic, adding crunch and complexity to your sandwich.
• Cold-Smoked Cheese: Discover the delicate balance of smoke and flavor to create the perfect finishing touch.

The Grand Finale:

By the end of the session, you’ll bring everything together to build the ultimate Salt Beef Reuben, complete with:

• Your own cured and cooked salt beef
• Freshly made Russian dressing
• Tangy homemade sauerkraut
• Blow-torched, cold-smoked cheese
• The best local bread 

Then, it’s time to dig in and enjoy your masterpiece!

What’s Included:

• Facility Tour: Begin your day with a behind-the-scenes tour of our production facilities
• Hands-On Expertise: Gain practical skills in curing, smoking, and sandwich assembly.
• Take-Home Treats: Leave with your own slab of cured salt beef and a pot of freshly made sauerkraut.
• Delicious Food: Enjoy a belly full of your own handmade Salt Beef Reuben, plus unlimited tea and coffee throughout the session.

Course Details:

• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
• Location: Smoke School Studio, London Smoke & Cure, Bermondsey SE16 3FJ

Why Join Us?

• For Foodies of All Levels: Whether you’re a beginner or a kitchen pro, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
• Perfect Gift Idea: Treat yourself or surprise the sandwich lover in your life with this unique experience.
• Learn Timeless Skills: Take home techniques in curing and smoking that you can use for years to come.

Secure Your Spot Today!

Spaces are limited, and this workshop is sure to sell out. Don’t miss your chance to master the art of the Salt Beef Reuben. Book Now or purchase a Gift Voucher for someone special.