Pumpkin carving with Saskia Jiggens

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 11:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Food & Drink Studio, 3rd Floor, Fortnum & Mason | London, EN

Advertisement
Join us in the Food & Drink Studio this Halloween for a lesson in Pumpkin carving
About this Event

Although pumpkin carving has become synonymous would Halloween, it wasn't always that way. The tradition has its roots in ancient folklore, which referenced carving turnips, then later potatoes and beetroots. ​

In modern times pumpkins have been bred and harvested for the sole purpose of carving, meaning that their culinary uses are often neglected and a huge amount wasted. ​

This Halloween, we invite guests to take up the tradition but with lesser known varieties of squash that they will be able to enjoy in a variety of dishes.


About Saskia

Saskia Jiggens is a UK-based artist and founder of House of Hesperides, a wildcraft brand dedicated to celebrating the beauty of the organic and ephemeral. Her practice transforms seasonal and natural materials into works of quiet beauty. A graduate of The Courtauld Institute of Art, she brings an art-historical sensitivity to her creations, which range from intricate pumpkin carvings to immersive public art installations. Her work has been commissioned across London, and she has shaped cultural engagement for leading sculpture festivals, including Kensington + Chelsea Art Week and Mayfair Art Weekend. Through her craft, she reveals the poetic potential of the natural world.


Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about dietary requirements

If you need to cancel, we can only offer you a refund if you cancel within 72 hours notice of the date your ticket is booked for.

Our Food & Drink Studio events are frequently photographed and filmed for use across our channels. Footage is likely to include individuals within the background or audience. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a member of staff.


About Fortnum & Mason's Food & Drink Studio:

Opened in April 2023, Fortnum's Food & Drink Studio is a space dedicated to the search for extraordinary food and drink experiences.

Enjoy unmissable masterclasses and intimate dining experiences hosted by some of the world's best chefs. Live demonstrations led by major names in food and drink. Illuminating conversations with makers and creatives who share our passion for all things delicious. The chance to grab an apron and grow your own culinary skills with a little help from the experts.

For a full list of upcoming events visit: www.fortnumandmason.com/events


Event Photos
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Food & Drink Studio, 3rd Floor, Fortnum & Mason, Fortnum & Mason, London, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 45.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Fortnum & Mason

Host or Publisher Fortnum & Mason

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in London

Bookclub -  Take Control
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:00 am Bookclub - Take Control

Pear Tree Cafe

MEETUPS
Dockside Vaults London Wedding Fair
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:00 am Dockside Vaults London Wedding Fair

Ivory house dockside vaults

DJUICE
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:00 am DJUICE

Bubba Oasis

PERFORMANCES ART
Runway Masterclass
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:15 am Runway Masterclass

Dance Attic Rehearsal Studios

WORKSHOPS FASHION
Ukrainian Cookery Class with Iryna |Veg Friendly| LONDON | Cookery School
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:45 am Ukrainian Cookery Class with Iryna |Veg Friendly| LONDON | Cookery School

Migrateful Cookery School

WORKSHOPS COOKING
NQ64 SHOREDITCH SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER
Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm NQ64 SHOREDITCH SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER

NQ64 Arcade Bar - Shoreditch

ART NONPROFIT
The Leadenhall Vintage Furniture & Flea Market
Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm The Leadenhall Vintage Furniture & Flea Market

Leadenhall Market

FLEA
Braid Social: Queen of The South, Norwood
Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm Braid Social: Queen of The South, Norwood

Queen of the South Pub

CONTESTS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly M**der Tour
Wed, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Free Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly M**der Tour

Cleopatra's Needle

NONPROFIT
Ghosts of London: Haunting Stories Outdoor Escape Game
Wed, 18 Jan at 12:00 pm Ghosts of London: Haunting Stories Outdoor Escape Game

Bond Street Station

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Hex and the City theatrical walking tour
Sat, 13 Apr at 08:00 pm Hex and the City theatrical walking tour

Farringdon Underground

ART THEATRE
London Dungeon - Anytime Ticket
Thu, 30 Jan at 12:00 am London Dungeon - Anytime Ticket

Shrek's Adventure London

NEON NAKED LIFE DRAWING | CAT & MUTTON | BROADWAY MARKET
Wed, 30 Jul at 07:00 pm NEON NAKED LIFE DRAWING | CAT & MUTTON | BROADWAY MARKET

Cat & Mutton

ART FINE-ARTS
Hook Up Culture
Wed, 03 Sep at 07:30 pm Hook Up Culture

The Finsbury

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
The Official All Access London Freshers Pass 2025
Sun, 07 Sep at 10:00 am The Official All Access London Freshers Pass 2025

All the Best London Clubs & Venues, London

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
F*CK ME IT'S FRESHERS 2025 \ud83c\udf89 | THE BIGGEST FRESHERS EVENT IN THE UK! \ud83d\udca6 - \u2b07\ufe0f SELECT YOUR CITY BELOW \u2b07\ufe0f
Sun, 07 Sep at 08:45 pm F*CK ME IT'S FRESHERS 2025 🎉 | THE BIGGEST FRESHERS EVENT IN THE UK! 💦 - ⬇️ SELECT YOUR CITY BELOW ⬇️

The UK's BIGGEST & BEST Clubs

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
MONSTERS - A series of free lectures on Monsters, Energy and Cultures
Wed, 10 Sep at 08:00 pm MONSTERS - A series of free lectures on Monsters, Energy and Cultures

The Post Bar

NONPROFIT HALLOWEEN
London Ghost Hunt
Fri, 12 Sep at 03:00 pm London Ghost Hunt

1 Leicester Square

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
The Official All Access London Freshers Pass 2025  \ud83d\udea8COLLECTION INFO IN DESCRIPTION! \ud83d\udea8 | London Freshers Week 2025
Wed, 24 Sep at 09:30 am The Official All Access London Freshers Pass 2025 🚨COLLECTION INFO IN DESCRIPTION! 🚨 | London Freshers Week 2025

All the Best London Clubs & Venues

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES
Friern Barnet Repair Cafe and reuse workshops
Sun, 28 Sep at 11:00 am Friern Barnet Repair Cafe and reuse workshops

Friern Barnet Community Library

WORKSHOPS KIDS

What's Happening Next in London?

Discover London Events