We provide the following programme of ideas for Special Events and Days Out. They make good ideas for employee incentive days and provide Quality events to reward your customers and others. These events are organised in association with a number of top quality country house hotels, restaurants and venues throughout the UK. The programme is ideal for group outings and can make a perfect gift for that someone special. Dates and venues vary from time to time throughout the year so it's best to let us know when you would like to go and we will be pleased to make suggestions of available programme on offer.
Preparing a Gourmet Dinner Party at Home
An expert cooking demonstration by an experienced chef on how to prepare a gourmet dinner for that special occasion and party at home. Our experts will take you through the entire process from designing your menu, buying the ingredients, matching and selecting the right wines to complement the cuisine to setting your table. A three-course lunch with wines is included in the price for this day.
The Chocoholic's Day
Cooking with chocolate - an expert demonstration by a professional patisserie chef during which you will consider the story and origins of chocolate, its discovery, medicinal qualities, culinary use and its place and status in past society. You will also consider the role that chocolate has played in famous events of the past and its use today in confectionery and in the art of dining.
A three-course lunch with wines is included in the price for this day.
Just Desserts
A demonstration by our experienced chef on preparing desserts for a gourmet dinner party at home. (See also our Chocoholic's Day). Our expert will take you through the entire process from designing your menu, buying the ingredients, matching and selecting the right dessert wines to accompany your creations, to serving the finished article. A three-course lunch with wines is included in the price for this day.
Become a wine connoisseur!
Our Master of Wine will show you how to appreciate fine wines, how to tell the difference between wines from different regions of the world, introduce you to the different grape varieties and tips on buying wine - what to look for and what to avoid. The day will include a tutored tasting session and visit to a local wine vault.
A three-course lunch with wines is included in the price for this day and there are special rates available to guests requiring overnight accommodation and dinner.
Bargain Hunt
A talk and guided visit by our antiques expert to a local antiques fair and saleroom with expert guidance on bidding at a live antiques auction. A three-course lunch with wines is included in the price for this day and there are special rates available to guests requiring overnight accommodation and dinner.
Gourmet Health Spa
Spend time during the morning in a health spa for a total head-to-toe pamper and afterwards enjoy a healthy gourmet lunch. During the afternoon you will be shown by our experts how to prepare a healthy gourmet meal - contrary to popular belief it can be done — and just because you're conscious of your health it doesn't mean you have to survive on shredded carrots and apple juice! Our specialist chef and dietician will show you how you can prepare delicious gourmet food and still stay healthy.
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