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If food is your thing, submerge yourself fully into learning the art of creative cooking at L'atelier des Chefs, the newest concept from France. You will be instructed on how to prepare and cook a fabulous three-course banquet by fully trained international chefs, in a bright and spacious professional cookery school in central London. With food ranging from decadent smoked duck breast to fresh squid plancha, from exotic lamb tajine to exciting morello cherry macaroons, you can choose the menu to suit your tastes from a wide ranging and cosmopolitan selection. After your in-depth training your mouth will surely be watering, so retire to the modern dining room to tuck into your sumptuous creations and beam with pride at your newfound skills. To top the day off you will receive a complimentary bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal or save for later as well as an exclusive L'atelier des Chefs apron to take home and help you relive and recreate your devilish dishes again and again.
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£99.00
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Tea Tasting and Blending for Two with Alex Probyn - Master Tea Blender
A good cup of tea is as much a part of contemporary British culture as a trip to the local curry house. Everyone loves a cuppa, but how much do you actually know about what you're drinking? Has your tea gone through the 'cut, tear, curl' process or the orthodox process? And just what is the difference between black tea and oolong tea? Who better to explain all than Alex Probyn, a master tea blender who has tasted over a million cups of tea... and counting! (Not bad considering that the average person will drink 50,000 cups in their lifetime.) After talking about the history, origin, manufacture and different styles of tea, you'll taste a combination of up to 24 teas, including white, green, oolong, black, herbal and teas of the world. Alex will teach you the art of slurping and spitting (all in the best possible taste) and then you'll get the chance to put your new-found skills into practice by creating your very own blend each to take home with you.
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£98.00
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Tea Tasting and Blending with Alex Probyn - Master Tea Blender
A good cup of tea is as much a part of contemporary British culture as a trip to the local curry house. Everyone loves a cuppa, but how much do you actually know about what you're drinking? Has your tea gone through the 'cut, tear, curl' process or the orthodox process? And just what is the difference between black tea and oolong tea? Who better to explain all than Alex Probyn, a master tea blender who has tasted over a million cups of tea... and counting! (Not bad considering that the average person will drink 50,000 cups in their lifetime.) After talking about the history, origin, manufacture and different styles of tea, you'll taste a combination of up to 24 teas, including white, green, oolong, black, herbal and teas of the world. Alex will teach you the art of slurping and spitting (all in the best possible taste) and then you'll get the chance to put your new-found skills into practice by creating your very own blend each to take home with you.
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£49.00
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Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting for Two
English wines are becoming increasingly popular and have gained a well respected reputation within the industry in the UK and abroad. So if you're partial to a glass of wine and would like to know how the grape gets to the glass, then this experience is for you. Taking place at an award winning vineyard set in beautiful Sussex countryside, your experience will start with tea and coffee and an introduction to the estate and its history. Then you will be taken on a tour of the vineyard, from the original cuttings to the newest additions and will learn about the whole process from planting to harvesting. From here go straight onto the winery to find out something about the winemaking process, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling of the finished wine. And what better way to finish a perfect day out than... you guessed it... quaff some wine! You'll taste three different varieties and a buffet meal is also included. A bottle is all yours to take home and savour later.
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£75.00
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Cookery Masterclass for Four
Hazlewood Castle was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, and has been the location for some spectacular feasting down the centuries. Now it's the perfect location for this great foodie experience. You'll start off with a glass of champagne, followed by a two course lunch at the fabulous Restaurant Anise (where the cooking has come on a lot since 1086). Then you'll go for a brief tour of the castle. Next it's time for some hands-on fun, with a two-hour cookery demonstration from esteemed head chef Tim Hamer. Tim started his career at the Grosvenor House hotel (previously known as Le Meridien Grosvenor House) and has several years experience working at top level. He'll show you how to prepare a variety of dishes, some classic, others with a twist. The demonstration includes a tasting session and you'll get copies of the recipes to take home. Remember to leave room for afternoon tea and cakes at Restaurant Anise at the end of your experience.
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£382.00
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25% off Cocktail Mixing Masterclass
A few years ago ordering a cocktail was just an excuse to ask for Sex on the Beach, but we've all grown up a bit since then. Your host for this masterclass will be a top mixologist (who used to be called a cocktail barman in the days when drinking was simple). He'll start you off with an introduction to the equipment and techniques of mixology and will explain the lingo. Then it's on to the best bit - mixing and tasting five cocktails, all chosen to develop your skills. Additionally you will be issued with a voucher (valid up to six months) to allow you to come back another day and explore Vinopolis at your own pace. It's a whole centre dedicated to the world of wine and classic drinks, with lots to learn and lots more to taste - you can sample five wines and a Bombay Sapphire cocktail. All in all a pretty good way to spend a day.
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£73.00
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English wines are becoming increasingly popular and have gained a well-respected reputation within the industry, in the UK and abroad. So if you're partial to a glass of good wine and would like to learn about the path of the grape to your glass, then this experience will lead the way. It is available at several stunning English vineyards, many of which are still family-run and each with its own unique take on, and love of, wine - you choose. During your experience you will receive a guided tour of the vineyard and at least five wines will be tasted. A plougmans or two-course lunch will then be served for you at the vineyard, with a complimentary glass of wine available with your meal at most of the venues. You will also take home a full bottle of wine to savour in your own time and relive the memories of the day. If you also love apples, then why not plump to visit Biddenden Vineyard, as they produce fine cider as well as wine.
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£49.00
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Unlike some top chefs, Anton Mosimann doesn't spend half his life on TV and his cooking is all the better for it. He's the holder of the Royal Warrant for Catering Services to HRH the Prince of Wales, and he's been awarded an OBE. Your experience begins with a coffee and a tour of the Mosimann Academy, which Anton set up as a centre of learning and excellence in cooking. The tour includes Anton's amazing private library, which contains over 6,000 cookery books, dating from as far back as the 15th century. Enjoy a glass of champagne whilst watching a cookery demonstration by a top chef, where you'll be able to pick up a few new skills and take away a copy of the recipes shown and a Mosimann's apron at the end. Then get whisked by coach to Mosimann's, the renowned private dining club in Belgravia. Relax in the splendid surroundings of one of the private dining rooms - the building was originally used as a church in Victorian times - and enjoy a fantastic three course dinner with wine.
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£199.00
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Whisky Tasting Masterclass
Whisky has a certain mystique surrounding it (which is a nice way of saying that lots of people get very pretentious about it) but if you enjoy a wee dram now and then and you want to learn a bit more without drowning in jargon, then this is the experience for you. You'll taste six excellent whiskies in turn, guided by your experienced host, who'll help you discover and appreciate the diversity of whisky and the different characters of different types. You'll also receive a whisky companion book to take home. Additionally you will be issued with vouchers (valid up to six months) to allow you to come back another day and explore Vinopolis at your own pace. It's a whole centre dedicated to the world of wine and classic drinks, with lots to learn and lots more to taste - you'll taste five excellent wines on your return and a Bombay Sapphire cocktail. All in all a very pleasant way to spend a day.
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£48.00
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Borough Market Gastro Tour for Two
Join Celia Brooks Brown for an exclusive tour of London's most amazing food market. Hear the extraordinary history of this ancient market, share an insider's view and savour all the tastes and smells on this unique gastro tour. Celia is the perfect guide - a passionate cook and food writer, she also regularly appears on TV shows such as Saturday Kitchen. Enter the market for a series of arranged tastings including scallops, rare breed meats, olive oils, superfood juices, Mexican chillies, Italy's most prized Parmesan and many more snippets. You'll also hear stories behind the creation of these fabulous artisan foods. Then sit down for a tasting of two wines at Bedale's accompanied by a spread of delicious French delicacies. Resume the market tastings, finishing up with a series of tapas combinations at Brindisa Spanish Foods. Conclude your experience perched above the market in Roast with wine and oysters.
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£185.00
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