Food and Drink Experiences
Fall in love with food and drink in a whole new way when you treat yourself to one of our amazing fine dining experiences, celebrity chef master-classes or luxury tasting sessions. Whether you’d like to learn a new skill, discover the latest taste sensation or treat somebody special to a meal they’ll never forget, we’ve got the perfect experience to satisfy your craving. Perhaps you’d prefer to get into the kitchen yourself with a cookery course taught by a celebrity chef. We’ll even help you source the perfect liquid accompaniment with a delicious and informative wine, beer or gin tasting.
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Sipsmith Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting for Two
London - Chiswick(49)- Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Sipsmith Gin Distillery
- Enjoy a tutored tasting of some of their finest award-winning spirits
- Available selected weekdays
£50Sharpen Your Knife Skills: The Essentials Class at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
London - Islington- Master foolproof chopping, slicing and dicing techniques, all whilst cooking a tasty stir-fry
- Enjoy a welcome drink and tuck into your finished dish
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£79Gin Afternoon Tea for Two at the Luxury 5* Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Greater Manchester - Manchester(23)- Enjoy the finer things in life with an afternoon tea in 5* surroundings
- Tuck into award-winning sweet and savoury treats alongside tea and infusions
- Available Thursday to Sunday
£75Ultimate Foodie Cookery Masterclass at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
London - Islington- Choose from four 5-hour masterclasses, led by a professional chef
- Enjoy a welcome drink and dine on your finished dishes with wine
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£165One Day Whisky School and Lunch with The Whisky Lounge
London - Charterhouse Square(32)- Spend the day learning the ins and outs of the world’s most complex spirit with a One Day Whisky School
- Sample between 20 and 25 high-quality whiskies as well as a light lunch
- Take away a tasting glass and souvenir certificate to remember your special day
£150Half Day Master the Pasta Cookery Class at Sauce by The Langham, London
London - Regent Street- Discover the secrets of making a variety of pasta shapes and create a delicious main course
- Dine on your own dish with paired wine and take home some mementos
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£150- Sale
Original Chocolate Making Workshop for One with My Chocolate
3 locations(43)- • Learn the history and art of the chocolatier • Available all year round • Choice of three locations
£24.50£35You save 30% Tasting Menu with a Glass of Prosecco for Two at Vaasu by Atul Kochhar
Buckinghamshire - Marlow- Embark on a journey of gastronomic discovery from Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar
- Enjoy a glass of Atul Signature prosecco each and a tasting menu bursting with authentic Indian fare
- Available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday throughout the year
£150Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour for One Adult
London - Strand- Peppa-Pig afternoon tea bus tour for one adult
- Take in some of London’s top sights while enjoying a selection of sweet and savoury delights
- Available Thursday to Sunday throughout the year
£60- Sale
One Day Baking Masterclass at Cake Boy
London - Battersea(8)- 6 hour masterclass with Celebrity Chef & Pâtissier Eric Lanlard
- A range of courses including Chocolate Masterclass, Glamour Cakes, French Country Baking & More
- Welcome breakfast, lunch with wine & lots of goodies to take away with you
£140.62£187.50You save 25% Drinks Ahoy Gin and Cocktail Cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal for Two
North Yorkshire - Skipton(2)- Enjoy a drinks cruise like no other on a luxury canal boat
- Sip signature cocktails, whiskeys or gins as you soak up stunning scenery
- Available selected days March to December
£70Rum Tasting Experience with Sharing Cocktail for Two at Laki Kane
London - Islington(17)- Enjoy an exotic sharing cocktail at the tropical Laki Kane
- Taste seven different rums and learn about the spirit’s history
- Available Wednesday to Sunday
£40Four Course Lunch and Tour aboard the Bustronome, London
London - Victoria Embankment- Enjoy an exquisite four course lunch with a difference on a high-end double-decker bus
- Take in some of London’s top sights including various beautiful monuments
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£65Full Day Oriental Cookery Class at the School of Wok
London - Covent Garden(4)- Spend a day discovering the secrets of great Oriental cookery
- Learn from a talented expert
- Enjoy a delicious dinner, light lunch and welcome drink
£165Contemporary Indian Bottomless Brunch with Free-Flowing Prosecco for Two at Kahani, Belgravia
London - Belgravia- Enjoy a high-class brunch at the stunning Kahani
- Dine on a delicious Indian-inspired brunch, with free-flowing fizz
- Available Sundays
£100York Foodies Tour with Tastings for Two
North Yorkshire - York(6)- Visit independent food and drink establishments and enjoy tastings and drinks
- Learn about York’s rich cultural history from your guide
- Available Fridays and Sundays
£110Mad Cocktail Masterclass for Two at The Mad Hatter Bar
Oxfordshire - Oxford(3)- Head down the rabbit hole into an Alice-in-Wonderland inspired speakeasy for a mixology masterclass
- Learn the tricks of the trade from expert mixologists and enjoy delicious tipples before creating your own cocktail
- Available Tuesday to Friday
£70Three Course Lunch with Prosecco for Two at Indian Essence by Atul Kochhar
Kent - Orpington(40)- Take a lunch of inspired cuisine at Chef Atul Kochhar’s Indian Essence
- Enjoy three-courses of contemporary cuisine and a glass of prosecco on arrival
- Available Monday to Saturday throughout the year
£43Brunch with Bottomless Cocktails for Two at Queens of Mayfair
London - Mayfair- Start the day right with a two-course brunch at Queens of Mayfair.
- Enjoy unlimited cocktails for 1 hour 30 minutes
- Available weekends
£90- Sale
Original Chocolate Making Workshop plus Cocktails and Tapas for Two with My Chocolate
2 locations- Cut, dip and decorate your way to chocolate-making glory with My Chocolate
- Enjoy quirky cocktails and tapas at nearby MAP Maison • Available Sundays and occasional Saturdays
£76.25£108You save 29% Six Months Rum Subscription with Little Rum Box
- Six months of rums from the experts at Little Rum Box
- Two 50ml samples of world-class rum each month with tasting notes
- Delivered straight to the lucky recipient’s door
£60Fuller’s Brewery Tour and Tastings For Two
London - Chiswick(7)- Head behind the scenes of a working brewery, in one of the world’s Top 10 Brewery Tours
- Enjoy a tutored tasting of Fuller’s finest ales
- Available Monday to Saturday
£40Vineyard Tour and Tasting with Cheese and Wine for Two at Kerry Vale Vineyard
Shropshire - Montgomery(8)- Take a guided tour of the Kerry Vale Vineyard
- Sample four varieties of English wine and tuck into a delicious, locally-sourced cheeseboard
- Available on selected Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from April to October subject to availability
£70Two AA Rosette Five Course Tasting Menu and Prosecco for Two at Hotel Gotham, Manchester
Greater Manchester - Manchester- Dine in opulent art deco surroundings at Gotham’s Honey restaurant
- Enjoy five courses and a bottle of Prosecco to share
- Available seven days a week
£149Scotch Egg Masterclass for Two
County Durham - Stanley- Craft your way to Scotch egg glory with a masterclass from the pros
- Enjoy a seven-course tasting menu and take home your handmade Scotch eggs
- Available weekends and weekday evenings
£35Luxury White Wine Six Pack from Virgin Wines
Physical Gifts- Treat a wine lover to this selection of luxury white wines
- Six bottles of crowd-pleasing favourites
- Delivery straight to their door
£85Visit to the London Eye and Three Course Meal with Bubbles at Skylon for Two
2 locations- Take a trip on the iconic lastminute.com London Eye
- Three-course set menu and arrival glass of bubbles at Skylon
- Available selected days throughout the year
£133Pasta Masterclass for Two at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
London - Islington- Learn how to make perfect pasta dough, different shapes, and tasty sauce
- Enjoy a welcome drink and dine on your finished dishes at the end
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£128- Sale
Chilli Afternoon Tea for Two with Gourmet Tasting
Bedfordshire - Chawston(27)- • Enjoy an afternoon tea with a difference, with a selection of chilli-infused sweet treats and savoury snacks • Take part in a chilli tasting featuring produce both grown and made on-site • Feel the heat and try some fresh chillies and gourmet chilli sauces
£11.52£24You save 52% Explore the World of Whisky with Tastings and Cocktails for Two at TT Liquor
London - Shoreditch(1)- Take a tasting tour through whisky across the globe
- Choose your favourite to create a classic cocktail
- Available Saturdays
£120Evening Pork Pie Making Workshop for Two at Brockleby's Bakery, Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire - Melton Mowbray(3)- Hand-raise your very own Melton Mowbray pork pie each
- Enjoy a welcome snack, learn about the history and take home your finished creations to bake at home
- Available Mondays
£50Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Tour with Cask Whisky Tasting for Two
Scotland - Aberfeldy- Discover the world of whisky with this award-winning guided tour
- Exclusive single cask whisky tasting, a second tasting in the bar and engraved souvenir glass to take home
- Available most days throughout the year
£35Interactive Introduction to Pasta Making for Two at La Goccia, Petersham Nurseries
London - Covent Garden(2)- Learn how to make pasta like the pros at La Goccia, Petersham Nurseries
- Take home a goodie bag with treats and a recipe book each
- Available Wednesday evenings
£130Indian Cooking Class for Two at Ann's Smart School of Cookery
2 locations- Two-hour workshop taught by a professional chef
- Make onion pakora, tarka dal and saag paneer
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£98Chester City River Sightseeing Cruise and Finest Sicilian Wine Tasting at Veeno for Two
2 locations(1)- Enjoy a tranquil 30 minute cruise along the historic River Dee
- Sample award-winning wines with Italian appetisers
- Available seven days a week
£85- Sale
Sunday Lunch with Champagne for Two at The Melody Restaurant, London
London - Kensington(5)- Enjoy a Sunday roast made for two in London’s prestigious Kensington district
- Dine on finely cooked meats and all the tasty trimmings, served in style at the Melody Restaurant
- Make your Sunday sophisticated with a complimentary glass of champagne each
£37.53£49You save 23% Japanese Whisky Masterclass with Tastings for Two at MAP Maison
London - Haggerston(23)- Enjoy a drinks reception of bubbles and light nibbles at one of London’s largest Japanese whisky collections
- Learn all about the history of Japanese whisky, taste three premium samples and enjoy two cocktails plus one to take home
- Available Tuesday to Sunday
£112The Royal Mint Experience for Two with Lunch
Wales - South Glamorgan(20)- Witness UK coins being made, and one strike one coin per adult to take home
- Explore 1,100 years of history in the gallery, and enjoy lunch
- Available seven days a week
£55Bootlegger Breakout Cocktail Experience for Two at Cahoots, London
London - Soho(1)- Travel back in time to an underground 1940s-inspired bar working against the clock, solving puzzles to save the day
- Learn to make Cahoots Classics in a cocktail masterclass
- Available weekends for over 21s
£96The Caldesi Trattoria - Informal Italian Cookery Class at La Cucina Caldesi
London - Marylebone(9)- 3 hour cookery class
- Welcome tea, coffee and biscotti and lunch with wine
- Available throughout the year
£100
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