Half Day Course at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Belmond Le Manoir
Best for: learning industry secrets.
Through honeyed-stone gate posts, you’ll find the glorious Belmond Le Manoir hotel. Here, food connoisseurs can step into the fascinating world of celebrity chef, Raymond Blanc. The intensive 3 hour course will see you create a three-course meal, using fantastically fresh, seasonal ingredients. Along the way, you’ll pick up some expert tips to take into your own kitchen.
Half Day Course at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Belmond Le Manoir
Drive through the honeyed-stone gateposts to the glorious Belmond Le Manoir hotel and you’re stepping into Raymond Blanc’s world of phenomenal cooking we’ve all enjoyed on television. A Half Day Course at Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School is the perfect way to seriously lift your culinary expertise up a notch or two in truly superb surroundings. Quite simply, this is foodie heaven!
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Pork Pie Making Workshop for Two at Brockleby's Bakery
Best for: pork pie lovers.
Ah, the humble pork pie. Fans of this British culinary staple will love this workshop at Melton Mowbray’s Brockleby's Bakery. Learn how to make the world-famous Melton Mowbray pork pie, from start to finish. Take home two pies each, and enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch or high tea to take away after the experience.
Pork Pie Making Workshop with Ploughman's Lunch for Two at Brockleby's Bakery, Melton Mowbray
Pie lovers, it’s your time to shine. Get hands-on with this exclusive Pork Pie Making Workshop at Brockleby’s Bakery. One of only six producers who can make the geographically protected Melton Mowbray Pork Pie, Brockleby’s offers a friendly, authentic setting for you and a lucky friend to create this world-famous delight.
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Full Day Cookery Course with Portobello Market Tour at Enrica Rocca
Best for: learning the market-to-plate process
Bringing Italian and Venetian cuisine to London’s Notting Hill, family-run Enrica Rocca offers a variety of cookery courses. Start with a lesson of ingredient sourcing in Portobello Market, before heading back to the award-winning cookery school’s kitchen. Tuck into a refreshing aperitivo, before transforming the fresh ingredients into delicious antipasti, pasta, meat, and fish dishes.
Full Day Cookery Course with Portobello Market Tour at Enrica Rocca
Pick up some delicious produce at the famous Portobello Market, then learn how to turn those fresh ingredients into fine Venetian cuisine with this Full Day Cookery Course with Portobello Market Tour at Enrica Rocca, Notting Hill.
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One Day Cookery Course at Rick Stein’s Cookery School
Best for: seafood enthusiasts
Plan a jaunt to the seaside with a day at Cornwall legend Rick Stein’s Cookery School. With views of Padstow’s breath-taking harbour and estuary, you’ll be well-placed as you delve into the fascinating world of seafood. The day will be full of demonstrations, hands-on cooking, plenty of food tasting, complimentary wine, along with fresh coffee and tea.
One Day Cookery Course at Rick Stein’s Cookery School
World renowned and award-winning Chef Rick Stein owns a stunning cookery school in Padstow, Cornwall, and you’re invited to join his chefs for a one-day seafood cookery course. You’ll be situated in a breath-taking location with views of the harbour and the estuary – a perfect place to learn how to cook seafood.
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Full Day 'Taste Of' Cookery Class at the Gordon Ramsay Academy
Best for: Hell’s Kitchen fans
While you may know Gordon Ramsay for his televised hot temper tantrums, there’s no denying his culinary prowess. You can now uncover his best-kept secrets at Woking’s Gordon Ramsay Academy. From France to Italy, India to Asia, it’s entirely up to you which cuisine you’d like to master. Expect to learn a host of facts about your chosen region’s dishes, from new flavours to age-old traditions.
Chubby Fellow’s Personalised London Food Tour for Two
Best for: Navigating the capital’s rich and diverse foodie culture
A hub of exciting food and culture, the best way to navigate your way through London’s flavours is with a food tour. Exclusively private, Chubby Fellows tailors the tour to suit your dream eating and drinking experiences. The adventure will feature some of the capital’s top foodie locations, including Soho, Borough Market, Camden, and the East End.
Modern French Fine Dining Seven Course Tasting Menu for Two at L'Ortolan
Best for: fine dining
Voted 20th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Food List, Reading’s L’Ortolan has won the hearts and minds of food writers and the general public alike. Presenting a mixture of modern French and European cuisine, Head Chef James Greatorex ensures only the finest fresh ingredients are used. If fine dining is the name of the game, you can’t go wrong with setting your sights here.
Michelin Star Seven Course Tasting Menu for Two at L'Ortolan
Experience unforgettable dining together with a Michelin-starred Seven Course Tasting Menu at L’Ortolan. This famed fine dining restaurant holds a Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosettes, was voted 20th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Food List, and has won the hearts and minds of food writers and the general public alike.
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Kitchen Table Experience for Four at Gordon Ramsay's Pétrus
Best for: watching your food get made
While the Kitchen Table dining concept is nothing new, what sets the experience at Pétrus apart is the amount of time the chefs dedicate to you. Seated in the heart of the restaurant, watch as the Michelin-starred seven-course meal is brought to life before your eyes. Sommeliers will be on hand to guide you through the celebrated wine list.
Vegan Foodies Tour of Harrogate with Tastings for Two
Best for: discovering Harrogate’s plant-based food hotspots
Whether you eat a vegan diet - or just want to test the waters - a food tour in Harrogate is an unmissable treat for any foodie. Learn the culture and history of one of the UK’s most charming spa towns, while visiting five different establishments for a tasting at each stop.
Sharpen Your Knife Skills at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
Best for: going back to basics
Even the most seasoned professionals can sometimes do with a refresher on the fundamentals of kitchen knife skills. This two-hour class at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School will ensure there’ll be no stopping you in the kitchen after this. You’ll grasp how to properly handle sharpened kitchen knives, picking up all the best techniques, all whilst preparing a delicious stir-fry.
Multisensory Immersive Supper Club with Eight Course Tasting Menu for Two
Best for: those who think food is about so much more than taste
Mixing multisensory elements of audio, lighting, and table projections, this immersive Supper Club from Kitchen Theory is one of the best in the capital. You can choose from a menu meticulously crafted by Chef Josef Youssef and his talented team, before tucking into eight exceptional courses, each with a unique culinary twist.
Foodies Festival Day Ticket for Two
Best for: those who think food is about so much more than taste
Hosted at an array of locations, the Foodies Festival is the UK’s biggest celebration of food, drink, and music. From Michelin-Starred chefs to Bake Off winners, tutored tastings in a drinks tent to street food from around the world, this food festival has something for every palate.
Woodland Afternoon Tea with Sparkling Wine for Two at Field by Fortnum's
Best for: a fresh twist on afternoon tea
We couldn’t talk about the UK’s best foodie experiences without mentioning its quintessential dining tradition: afternoon tea. This offering from iconic London restaurant Fortnum’s is a dream for food enthusiasts, who are all about celebrating food with real provenance. With a menu focussed on seasonality, you can dine on sweet and savoury treats, topped off with two glasses of English sparkling wine.
Woodland Dining with Three Courses and Gin Pairing for Two
Best for: foodies who love the great outdoors
Surrounded by beautiful Pembrokeshire woodland, Cuddfan Feasts is a must for those craving something a bit more nature-inspired. Kick things off with a garden cocktail and canapes, before a refined three-course dinner is cooked over fire. There’s even an accompanying gin flight from local distillery Cinnamon Grove to round things off.
Cheese Making for Two at Ann's Smart School of Cookery
Best for: cheese lovers
Cheese, glorious cheese! For those with a taste for all things fromage, Ann’s Smart School of Cookery is a paradise. The perfect introduction to the world of cheese making, this hands-on three hour course offers a deep insight into the product (and all-important tasting) of an array of cheeses. Pairing fresh, local ingredients with professional yet informal tuition, you’re sure of a wonderful day from start to cheesy finish.
Cheese Making for Two at Ann's Smart School of Cookery
Cheese, glorious cheese! If you’ve got a taste for all things ‘fromage’, then this fabulous Cheese Making for Two at Ann's Smart School of Cookery is just the ticket. This 3 hour experience is the perfect introduction to the world of cheese making – you’ll learn the art of crafting sublime mozzarella, ricotta, paneer and even your very own infused soft cheeses. Of course, the most important part of all is the tasting, and you’ll be able to accompany your creations with scrumptious chutneys, breads and oils, also made during the lesson.
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Pop Up Performances with Bottomless Brunch and Prosecco for Two at CIRCUS London
Best for: a vibrant dining atmosphere
For a bottomless brunch quite like no other, hit up CIRCUS London, where your afternoon will consist of dazzling pop up circus performers, such as fire-eating and burlesque. Naturally, the food does not fall short of expectations either. Three courses of Pan-Asian fare are beautifully paired with 60 minutes of unlimited prosecco.
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience for Two
Best for: theatrical dining
Join everyone’s favourite hoteliers for an immersive night of theatrical dining. During the two hour experience, Basil, Sybil and Manuel will serve you a three-course meal, while entertaining you with hilarious antics. Every show is different, with heaps of improvisation on the cards every night, so it’s sure to be nothing less than extraordinary.
Luxury Chocolate Making Workshop with MyChocolate
Best for: chocoholics
If you’re in need of indulgent foodie adventures, how about this chocolate making class that offers a holy trinity of chilled bubbly, martinis and chocolate? Hosted by the expert chocolatiers at MyChocolate, this class allows you to fuel your creativity with a tasty chocolate martini, before rolling up your sleeves to make and design a giant chocolate button.
Luxury Chocolate Making Workshop Including Martini and Bubbly with My Chocolate
This is an impressive luxury chocolate making workshop with some of the best chocolatiers in the business and will see you Martini making, chocolate tasting, decorating and experimenting.
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Four Course Lunch and Tour aboard the Bustronome, London
Best for: saying goodbye to mundane dining
There’s dining with style and then there’s dining on a high-end, double-decker bus. Bustronome is whipping up a four course lunch, featuring seasonal dishes from a carefully curated menu. With amazing views of London’s top sights, this dining experience is certainly unique.
Amusement Mile Afternoon Tea for Two at Park Row
Best for: comic book fans
Offering one of London’s most quirky afternoon teas, Park Row is the Batman and DC-themed restaurant that’s sure to hit the spot for lovers of great food and comic books alike. A stunning art deco space, the feast includes the likes of nitro popcorn, scrumptious sandwiches, and Joker-inspired desserts.
Secret London Indian Food Tour with Tastings for Two
Best for: taking the taste buds to India
Whether you’re a seasoned curry fan and like it hot or you need an introduction to the varied tastes, this fantastic tour is packed full of the capital’s most exciting Indian food. Journey through Brick Lane, stopping to sample curries, savouries, sweets, and some cold beers to wash down the deliciousness. A must-visit for every foodie who’s interested in learning more about some of the UK’s most popular cuisine.
Five-Course Tasting Menu for Two at 20 Stories Rooftop Restaurant
Best for: sky-high dining
Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, Manchester’s 20 Stories is ideal for those who like to dine with a side dish of epic skyline views. With a menu designed to showcase the very best of the Northwest, you can expect five courses of culinary excellence, curated by Executive Chef Daniel Scott.
Traditional Scottish Tasting Platter For Two at The Tolbooth Tavern
Best for: a taste of Scotland
Proving that the UK’s foodie culture is capable of thriving outside of London, Edinburgh’s Tolbooth Tavern is a must for anyone wanting a real taste of Scotland. With a rich history, the Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub, full of character and charm, with a prime location on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. You’ll be served a tasting platter, designed to showcase local produce, ranging from haggis to Scottish desserts.
Foraging, Cookery and Lunch for Two with Totally Wild
Best for: Sustainable and eco-friendly foodies
On a mission to excite people with the amazing flavours to be found in the wild, Totally Wild is here to teach sustainably-attuned foodies the art of foraging. The six hour course covers identifying wild ingredients, sampling tasters, and transforming foraged ingredients into a three-course meal.
Foraging, Cookery and Lunch for Two with Totally Wild
Head back to nature with this fantastic Foraging, Cookery and Lunch for Two with Totally Wild. You and a fellow adventurer will join a professional forager to learn basics of foraging and wild food, before cooking up your very own wild food lunch.
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Two Hour BYOB Sushi Class for Two at The Avenue Cookery School
Best for: Sushi devotees
On the hunt for sushi making classes in London? The Avenue Cookery School holds some seriously cool classes, where you can learn the techniques needed to perfectly create hand-rolled sushi. It’s BYOB and you’ll get to meet a group of similarly-minded enthusiasts.
One Day Baking Masterclass at Cake Boy
Best for: Those passionate about baking
Based in ‘Cake Boy’ Eric Landlard’s luxury Battersea boutique, this baking class allows you to spend the day in the kitchen of an award-winning pâtissier and learn to bake like a master. From Cooking with Chocolate to Glamorous Cake Decorating, it’s up to you what you’d like the focus of the workshop to be. Lunch is included and you get to leave with an assortment of ‘Cake Boy’ goodies.
One Day Baking Masterclass at Cake Boy
Spend a day in the kitchen of the award-winning pundefinedtissier and learn to bake like a master. Eric Lanlard has baked cakes for the likes of Madonna and the Queen Mother. Now you can learn how it’s done with this One Day Baking Masterclass at the Cake Boy Emporium.
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Three Course Lunch for Two at Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill
Best for: discovering world-renowned restaurants
Favoured by the likes of Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, Oscar Wilde and Queen Elizabeth II, there are few places that hold the level of prestige, history and acclaim of Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill in London. Surrounded by 1920s elegance in the art deco dining room, savour the flavours of a three-course lunch, made from the best of British produce with classic culinary techniques.
Three Course Lunch with Prosecco for Two at Sindhu by Atul Kochhar
Best for: destination dining
Last but by no means least, Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar brings his superb traditional Indian cuisine to the Thames riverside. Inspired by Atul’s love of traditional Indian dishes with contemporary flair, Sindhu plates up delicious fare, using only the very finest British ingredients. Welcome glasses of prosecco and enviable views out over the Thames ensure a dining experience to remember.
Three Course Lunch with Prosecco for Two at Sindhu by Atul Kochhar
Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar brings his superb traditional Indian cuisine to the Thames riverside. You and a guest can enjoy an unforgettable three course lunch at Kochhar’s latest culinary venture, Sindhu, Marlow.
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Summary
Hopefully by now, we’ve inspired you to embrace your foodie passion and explore Britain in a whole new way. Haven’t found something that’s quite your cup of tea? Fear not! Browse our full collection of food and drink experiences, brimming with culinary adventures that pack a punch.