Food and Drink Related Activity Gifts
Treat yourself and your date, partner or friend to a foodie extravaganza or tasting masterclass! There is something for every palette in these delicious cooking and drink tasting activities ranging from an exclusive tour round a food market to cookery courses with professional chefs, tea, whisky an wine tasting or a champagne weekend! An experience that can be shared with one of these activities for two, just click on the link to read more and book!
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Borough Market Gastro Tour for Two - Special Offer
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 wine tasting 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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London Chocolate Tour for Two - 45% off
Welcome to a tour of London with a difference. Whether you're a born and bred Londoner or have never been to the city, 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 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, and the tour even includes a bus ride. And you 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.
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Chocolate Making Workshop for Two
Casanova called it the 'elixir of love'. French doctors used to prescribe it to women with broken hearts. Scientists say it stimulates the release of endorphins, the 'happy hormones'. Need we say more? This fabulous chocolate workshop begins with an informative talk on the history of chocolate, either by a master chocolatier, who served as the Head Pastry Chef at the Ritz Hotel in both London and Paris, or by an experienced chocolatier. Sample the chocolate fountain before you move onto the creative part of the workshop, making truffle fillings, then dipping your truffles into Belgian chocolate and decorating them with a variety of toppings and coverings. As a delicious memento of your experience you'll take home between 40 and 50 Belgian chocolates each, all wrapped, designed and made by you, to share with friends and family - or to save as a special treat.
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| Sushi Making for Two
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!
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Cooking Demonstration For Two
Enjoy a fantastic cooking demonstration for 2 at an award winning Indian restaurant in central London. | 
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Introductory Contemporary Cookery Course for Two
Do you have a passion for culinary perfection but don't really have the time to spend it cooking? Spare yourself an hour to get to grips with classy contemporary creations at L'atelier des Chefs, the newest concept from France. You will be instructed on how to prepare and cook a fabulous two-course meal by fully trained international chefs in a bright and spacious professional cookery school in central London. With food ranging from the freshest scorpion fish to rich spare ribs, from extravagant sushi rolls to sublime raspberry lime cheesecake, you can choose the menu to suit your tastes from a wide ranging and cosmopolitan selection. After the 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 an exclusive L'atelier des Chefs apron to take home and help relive and recreate your devilish dishes again and again.
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Classic Contemporary Cookery Course for Two
Delight your taste buds and broaden your knowledge with a 90 minute contemporary cookery course at L'atelier des Chefs, the newest concept from France. After fresh coffee on arrival you will be instructed on how to prepare and cook a wonderful three-course meal by fully trained international chefs in a bright and spacious professional cookery school in central London. With food ranging from refreshing gazpacho to the freshest salmon, from tasty chicken supreme to exotic passion fruit panna cotta, 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, with complimentary drinks included and beam with pride at your newfound skills. To top the day off you will receive an exclusive L'atelier des Chefs apron to take home and help relive and recreate your devilish dishes again and again. Fantastique!
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Deluxe Contemporary Cookery Course for Two
If food is your thing, submerge yourself fully for two hours 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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Cookery Masterclass for Two
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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Italian Cookery Masterclass in London for Two
Step into the state-of-the-art kitchen studio owned by Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi of BBC2's Return to Tuscany for a mouth-watering experience. Learn how to create delicious Italian dishes to wow friends and family - even if your culinary prowess extends no further than boiling an egg! On arrival, enjoy tea or coffee and biscotti or a glass of Prosecco and freshly made Focaccia. Then the chef will demonstrate the antipasti and seasonal pasta dishes you're going to prepare. Pay attention, it's your turn next - get your aprons on and your hands dirty creating your very own Italian masterpieces. Friendly, expert advice and help is on hand throughout, and once everything is cooked, reap the rewards of your hard work by sitting down to enjoy your creations in the light, airy kitchen seated area. Your meal also includes a great-tasting half bottle of Italian wine, chosen to complement your food perfectly. Water, tea and coffee are available all day, and you'll also take home a free gift.
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Anton Mossiman's Academy for Two
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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Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir Break for Two
It's hard to say what's best about Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Is it the glorious Cotswold location, the beautiful gardens, the individually decorated rooms or the exceptional food? Le Manoir is the fulfilment of chef Raymond Blanc's vision to open the perfect hotel and restaurant. Housed in a lovingly restored 15th century manor, it's the perfect place to relax, recharge, and spend some special time together. The menu has been described as 'a twist of imaginative genius' and the cuisine is undoubtedly the focus of every guest's visit. You'll enjoy a five course Menu Classique meal at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, followed by an overnight stay in a superb Junior Suite. The following morning, after a fine French breakfast, take some time to wander in the beautiful gardens: a magnificent two acre vegetable and herb garden, an English water garden, fed by natural springs, and a tranquil Japanese tea garden. You'll also take home a signed copy of one of Raymond's cookery books.
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Brewery Tour For Two
Spend the morning or evening tasting and learning how some of Britain's finest Ales are made. You will also be given various fine Ales to taste for yourself.
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Beer and Food Evening For Two
Take a guided evening tour and see how award-winning ales and speciality lagers are brewed, then savour a superb four-course 'Beer Dinner', freshly prepared with local ingredients. Learn how Master Brewers assess every batch of beer, discover fascinating facts about each beer, and take part in a fun 'Beer Quiz'.
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Food and Drink Discovery Experience For Two
Bored of beans on toast? Fed up with fish and chips? Now you and a guest can awaken your taste buds with a range of both traditional and exotic foods. This is a perfect introduction to some new foods. Why not sample a selection of local French dishes in an authentic French bistro? If wine is more your thing then you will be able to try a wide range at a wine tasting evening. Or you could take some time out of your day to share a generous platter of cheeses accompanied by a glass of wine. Those with a sweet tooth will love learning from the experts how to make fudge in the traditional method and tasting some along the way.
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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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Whisky Tasting Masterclass For Two
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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Cocktail Mixing Masterclass For Two
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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Cocktail Making Experience For Two
Enter the wonderful world of cocktail mixology. You'll both join a professional team who will teach you how to mix up some of the most popular cocktails in the world. Have you ever wanted that James Bond lifestyle? Vesper martinis and Cosmopolitans are just some of the drinks you'll make. This is a fun, interactive training session in small groups so everyone gets to be involved.
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Wine Tasting at a Vineyard For Two
You'll be amazed at the skill, effort and experience it takes to produce a quality wine. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard including how vines are grown on a commercial scale; history of the vineyard; winemaking in the UK and the history of the estate. Tour of the winery including the winemakers art, select tank tastings and current vintage tastings. Following this will typically be a cold buffet lunch. On conclusion you will be presented with a bottle of complimentary wine per couple as a souvenir of your winery visit.
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Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour For Two
Many do not realise England produces its very own wine! Well, this is an ideal opportunity to find out all about the English wine industry by enjoying a tour of one of England's finest vineyards followed by a tasting session.
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Vinopolis Wine Tasting Tour For Two
The Vinopolis vineyard is the most popular and exciting wine tour experience. This self-guided wine tour offers a unique opportunity to explore and sample a variety of wines and spirits from around the world. All the Vinopolis wine tours are laid out around the wine producing regions of the world including France, Italy, Australia, California, South Africa and some lesser known regions such as Thailand. This tour also includes a 20 minute wine experience during which one of the qualified wine professional will demonstrate how to truly appreciate wine using all of your senses.
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Vinopolis Wine Tasting Tour For Two - Vineyard
The Vinopolis vineyard is the most popular and exciting wine tour experience. This self-guided wine tour offers a unique opportunity to explore and sample a variety of wines and spirits from around the world. All the Vinopolis wine tours are laid out around the wine producing regions of the world including France, Italy, Australia, California, South Africa and some lesser known regions such as Thailand. This tour also includes a 20 minute wine experience during which one of the qualified wine professional will demonstrate how to truly appreciate wine using all of your senses.
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Vinopolis Wine Tasting Tour For Two - Celebration
The Vinopolis Celebration tour is the premium wine tour, designed for all wine enthusiasts. This self-guided wine tour offers a unique opportunity to explore and sample a variety of wines, premium wines and sparkling wines from around the world, and finally three different Ruinart champagnes. Ruinart is the oldest champagne house in the world and you will have the opportunity to compare and contrast the R de Ruinart NV, the Ruinart Rose and the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. This tour also includes a 20 minute wine experience during which a quality wine professional will demonstrate how to truly appreciate wine using all of your senses.
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Vinopolis Wine Tasting Tour For Two - Spirit
The Spirit of Vinopolis wine tasting tour is designed for real wine enthusiasts. This self-guided wine tour offers a rare opportunity to explore and sample a variety of wines, premium wines and sparkling wines from around the world. All the Vinopolis wine tours are laid out around the wine producing regions of the world including France, Italy, Australia, California, South Africa and some lesser known regions such as Thailand. This tour also includes a 20 minute wine experience during which a qualified wine professional will demonstrate how to truly appreciate wine using all of your senses.
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Bordeaux Wine and City Break for Two
Wine is a glorious gift from the gods, but if you can't tell your Pinot Noir from a Pinot Plonk, why not treat yourself and a partner to a delightful weekend of informative indulgence? After travelling to Bordeaux at your leisure (travel not included) check into your centrally located and delightfully family run 18th century hotel, your base for the following three nights. The first evening to ease you into the heady world of French wine, your expert wine guide will host a wine tasting giving a fascinating insight into the wines and region of Bordeaux. After breakfast (included every morning), be whisked away to have your first of two chateaux visits, this time to the Medoc famous for the quality of their wines, before retiring to the hotel. The second day begins where you left off with another chateau, this time on the right bank with more fabulously sumptuous wines. By breakfast and check out on the third morning you will be awash with a new found vigour for wine. C'est magnifique!
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Champagne Weekend in France for Two
Want to know the difference between le champagne and La Champagne? Or just want a good excuse to drink bubbly at breakfast? Then you'll love this champagne weekend for two. You'll visit the French region of La Champagne, home to the world-famous tipple and find out all about the traditions and dedication that go into making some of the finest wines in the world. You'll stay for two nights in a three-star hotel with a bottle of champagne in the room to greet you on your arrival. Get your days off to a satisfying start; a wonderful champagne buffet breakfast to share each morning. Join your tour guide and pick up some tasting tips before you visit some of the great champagne houses for a tour and tasting. You also enjoy a tasty lunch at a champagne cellar to further tantalise your tastebuds. You'll travel by luxury coach to and from Reims, crossing then by ferry or shuttle which means an eco-friendly trip, as well as lots more boot space to take your favourite champagne home with you.
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Glenmorangie Whisky Weekend for Two
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.
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Gourmet Escape for Two
Treat yourselves to a one night escape for two people, including a sumptuous dinner, at one of our stunning boutique hotels. We've hand-picked a fabulous range of small, independent hotels and inns in wonderful locations across the UK, from the best in chic urban boutiques to beautiful rural bolt-holes and stunning coastal retreats. Each hand-picked property combines stylish surroundings with excellent customer service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many of these charming properties have won awards, and all of them offer a memorable experience with a genuinely personal touch. Your evening meal will be an unforgettable gastronomic experience - all of our hotels have excellent restaurants, usually featuring the best in local, seasonal produce. Subject to availability, you'll also be offered a complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
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