A weekly table built around fermentation

What started as our monthly Exploration Brunch has evolved into something more permanent.

Every Sunday, the Urban Fermentory opens its doors and invites you to experience fermentation not as a product, but as a way of cooking, collaborating and sharing a table.

Rather than following a fixed menu, our brunch follows the rhythm of the seasons, the pace of fermentation and the creativity of the projects working inside our shared food lab. Every week is different, but the philosophy remains the same: thoughtful food, living cultures and a generous table to gather around.

Whether you’re already passionate about fermentation or simply looking for a memorable Sunday brunch in Brussels, this is an opportunity to discover how traditional preservation techniques can shape contemporary cooking.

What you’ll discover

The Urban Fermentory Brunch is inspired by Japanese flavours and fermentation techniques, interpreted through local ingredients and the work of the artisans sharing our space.

Depending on the season and what is fermenting, the buffet may include:

  • Warm seasonal dishes
  • Fresh and preserved vegetables
  • Homemade ferments including miso, kimchi, pickles, vinegars and sauces
  • Sourdough bread by Les Coopains de la Boulangerie
  • Sweet preparations featuring preserved fruits and seasonal ingredients
  • A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermented beverages

Every visit is slightly different, making each brunch a new discovery.

Meet the Urban Fermentory

More than a brunch, this is a chance to discover the people and projects that make up the Urban Fermentory.

Depending on the week, you’ll taste products and creations from partners such as:

  • Fermenthings
  • NuuMiso
  • Les Coopains de la Boulangerie
  • Atelier Kuukuu
  • Malyce
  • Shadow Reaper
  • FelFel
  • …

Each project contributes its own expertise, creating a table that celebrates collaboration as much as fermentation.

Practical information

Every Sunday

11:00 – 14:00
Price: €29 per person
The buffet includes:

  • Unlimited access to the brunch buffet
  • One warm drink
  • Homemade non-alcoholic drinks throughout the meal

Location

Fermenthings @ Be-Here
Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4
1020 Brussels

Reservations are strongly recommended, as we prepare the food according to the number of guests to minimise waste while ensuring a generous buffet.

Want to explore fermentation further?

The brunch offers a taste of what happens inside the Urban Fermentory, but if you’d like to understand the techniques, ingredients and traditions behind what you’re eating, we invite you to continue exploring through the Ferment Wiki.

Discover articles about fermentation, ingredients, microorganisms, preservation techniques and food cultures from around the world: https://wiki.fermenthings.be

The wiki is continuously expanded with the knowledge, stories and techniques that inspire both our workshops and our Sunday table.