Das Hotsauce Lab

Become a Hot Sauce Maker and build your own blend

Perfect for

  • FOOD LOVERS

  • CORPORATE TEAM EVENTS

  • FRIENDS AND FAMILY

The Hotsauce Lab at a Glance

3h

Duration

CHF160

per person

1 Hot Sauce

3 x 100ml bottles of your own blend, with a customised label

Broad Ingredient Library

Mix and match from a wide range of chilies, ferments and flavour builders

Snacks incl.

Taste your creation with snacks along the way

Book your Hotsauce Lab now →Contact us for private groups

Three hours. A library of chilies and flavour builders. One hot sauce, entirely yours.

The Hotsauce Lab is where you build a hot sauce from the ground up — picking and layering raw ingredients to create the heat, depth and flavour profile that's actually to your taste. Along the way you'll learn about chilies, fermentation, and the styles and brands that define the hot sauce world today, before building your own from scratch. No experience needed. Snacks are on hand to taste your creation as you go.

Groups of 4 to 16 people are welcome.

What's included?

  • 3-Hour Workshop

    A hands-on session building your own hot sauce from scratch — no experience needed.

  • Build Your Own Blend

    Choose from a broad library of chilies and flavour builders, guided step-by-step by an expert.

  • Snacks Included

    Taste your creation as you go — snacks are provided throughout the session.

  • Hot Sauce to Take Home

    3 x 100ml bottles of your own hot sauce, with a customised label of your choice.

In good company

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Book your Event now 📅

Ready to join a Hotsauce Lab? Book your spot directly online — pick a date, choose your group size, and you're in.

Planning something bigger, like a private group or corporate event? Get in touch and we'll set it up for you.

Looking for a gift? Hotsauce Lab vouchers are available — just reach out and we'll sort one out for any date.

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FAQ

Do I need any hot sauce making experience?

Not at all. The Hotsauce Lab is designed for curious minds, not trained chefs. We guide you through everything, from picking ingredients to bottling your sauce.

How long is the workshop?

The workshop runs for around 3 hours.

How many people can join?

The Hotsauce Lab welcomes groups of 4 to 20 people, hosted at the Zürich Food Collective in Dübendorf.

What do I take home?

One hot sauce that you've built yourself — 3 bottles of 100ml each, with a customised label of your choice.

Is there food to try along the way?

Yes! Snacks are provided so you can taste your creation as you build it.

Where does the workshop take place?

At the Zürich Food Collective, Riedgarten 8, CH-8600 Dübendorf.

Can I book a private session?

Absolutely. Private Hotsauce Labs are available for corporate teams, birthday groups, and any occasion worth celebrating. Contact us to plan yours.

Is the workshop available in English?

Yes, we run sessions in both German and English.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the event for a full refund. Cancellations 29 days up to the day before the event (23:59) are charged at 50% of the booking price. No-shows or cancellations on the event day itself are charged at 100%. Cancellations must be made in writing to info@gipfelhirsch.com — the date we receive your notice is what counts.

Our Location

Zürich Food Collective
Riedgarten 8, CH-8600 Dübendorf

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