Welcome to a tour of London with a difference. Whether you're a born and bred Londoner or have never been to the city in your life, this is an experience not to be missed. If you can't stand chocolate on the other hand - well, what's wrong with you? Learn some interesting facts about London while the tour takes you from Fortnum and Mason down hidden side streets and alleyways that conventional tours leave out. On top of this you will be given an in depth talk on the history of chocolate. Find out what makes chocolate taste the way it does, how to store it, how to eat it (!) and where to find the best stuff. You will also visit a selection of London's finest chocolate shops including Charbonnel et Walker and Rococo Chocolates and experience tastings in all of them. Whilst there is a fair bit of moving around, don't worry, it's not totally uphill. You'll even get a break for - you guessed it - hot chocolate, along the way. At the end of the day, take home a goody bag to enjoy later.
£ 122.00
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Visit the home of Glenmorangie - one of Scotland's finest malt whiskies - for a fascinating tour and a warm Highland welcome. You'll arrive in time for afternoon tea at the five-star Glenmorangie Hotel. Meet your fellow guests over pre-dinner drinks and enjoy a traditional Scottish supper. Then put your feet up by the fire and enjoy the ambience at this intimate, cosy hotel. The next day you'll be chauffeured to the Glenmorangie Distillery for a tour, malt whisky tasting and lunch. The distillery has been making Glenmorangie the same way since 1843, and you'll learn about the craftsmanship of the legendary 'Sixteen Men of Tain' who work there. Back at the house, a tutored malt whisky tasting is followed by a fabulous Highland evening: a black tie gala dinner, with a sumptuous set Scottish menu (pipes and haggis included!) followed by a ceilidh and a second night's accommodation at the hotel. You'll also receive a bottle of the ten year old malt to take home.
If you're partial to a tipple and want to see the processes behind the art of winemaking yourself, what nicer experience than this wine tour indulgence? Denbies Wine Estate is the UK's largest vineyard and is set in beautiful Surrey countryside. Make yourself comfortable in the circular cinema to watch and learn about the whole winemaking process, from planting to harvesting. Then take your seat on their indoor train and enter a working winery to see the journey of a picked grape to the bottling of the finished product. Taste three different varieties of wine when you go into the cellars. As you sit back in comfort on a train tour of the vineyard, your guide gives you a full commentary on the history of the estate. Your experience includes a tasty two course lunch with wine and coffee in the Gallery restaurant. To top it off, a bottle of Denbies Wine Estate sparkling wine and an informative book of wine tasting tips each are all yours to take home and enjoy.
Indian food has come a long way from the stereotyped outings and flock wallpaper of the 70s. With Chicken Tikka now firmly crowned as the nation's favourite dish, it is clear that this vibrant cuisine has permeated our consciousness permanently. Learn how to use a fabulous fusion of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques at this impressively chic restaurant. After tea and coffee on arrival you'll be given an informative introduction to the history of Indian food by super-chef Sanjay Dwivedi (who has worked internationally and as Chef for a Rolling Stones international tour, as well as appearing on TV's Market Kitchen). In the kitchen, muck in as you learn the ins and outs of preparing a four course Indian meal, from starter through to dessert. Afterwards you'll be treated to a delectable and innovative meal complemented with selected wines and champagne. As a memento take home some menu cards, to help you replicate the memorable gastronomic creations of the day.
Sushi is fresh, healthy, tasty and trendy. But hardly anyone tries to make it at home - because surely something which looks and tastes so beautiful must really be difficult to create? Not so. With this experience you'll learn a lot - all about the different types of sushi, fish, rice and vegetable ingredients, as well as tips on how to make it yourself at home. It's run by the experts at YO! Sushi, who enjoy what they do and help make your experience great fun. Your class will start off with a talk on the history of sushi before watching a demonstration by a top YO! chef. Then it's your turn to try it for yourself, preparing three different types of sushi, with the expert advice and help of the chef who remains on hand should you need assistance. You'll learn and then enjoy a special YO! bento box (because you're bound to be hungry with all the sumptuous food around). You'll even take home a sushi rolling mat - essential for your new hobby as a home sushi chef!
