Top 10 Best Drinks And Tastings classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of South African wines from our founders heritage farm, Blaauwklippen, South Africa. As you arrive, a welcoming glass of Prosecco sets the tone for an unforgettable experience. You'll then be treated to a tasting of three exquisite wines, including the crisp Chenin Blanc, the bold Malbec, and the classic Cabernet Sauvignon. SUCCULENT PLANTER After savoring these fine wines, get your hands dirty as you plant your very own succulent garden in a charming planter. This unique blend of wine and planting creates a memorable day where you take home not just the succulent planter, but also the delightful memories of a beautiful wine and planting experience at the charming Botanical Boys experience store. Wine is served in 125ml small glass serving so you get more than just a taster! More glasses or bottle can be purchased as part of your experience. Planter size average is Round clay 15x10cmH and 20x10cm brick planters

This Spanish themed wine and tapas tasting will be a relaxed evening of fine wines, in a lovely tapas bar in Soho, Jamon Jamon. Suitable for anyone from beginner to enthusiast, the tasting will include a selection of delicious tapas paired with a variety of Spanish and Latin American wines In this class In this class, the clue is in the name, but you will taste 8 very fine Spanish / Latin American wines and learn a lot about them. At the same time, you will get to taste some delicious Spanish tapas alongside and all in a relaxed but informative atmosphere! There will be loads going on, but you can be certain to cover: 8 Wines and tapas learn to taste wine the way the experts do learn the difference between wines from the old world and the new world the major styles of wine across the Spanish speaking world how to blind taste wine

Take some time out to slow down and savour craft chocolate engaging all your senses. Using mindful techniques to anchor your thoughts on the present moment, the team will help you to have a deeper experience with flavour, enjoying each and every mouthful. Discover a diverse selection of fine ethical bars from artisan makers from all over the world. Pause your busy schedule and rushed meals to find more joy and happiness with chocolate. What You Can Expect: A comprehensive introduction to the world of craft chocolate, including history and processes involved in the making. Tips on how to choose, taste and store your chocolates Demonstrations with Cocoa Pods, Beans, Nibs and Butter. Guided mindful chocolate tasting engaging all your senses Tasters of 7 from the some of the world's finest bean-to-bar Palate cleansers Individual Tasting Sheet Water

A fun 2 hour mobile cocktail class where each guest will get hands on and make 4 cocktails each. We provide all the equipment, glasses, garnishes, alcohol and ingredients. Your personal mixologist will guide you through making each cocktail before hosting some fun drinking games in between each drink. -4 cocktails per person -fun games in between the cocktails -equipment and glass hire included -alcohol and ingredients included -your own bartender for 2 hours

Our Cocktail Making Classes are one of our most popular activities and it’s easy to see why. Ideal for hen and birthday parties, corporate and team building events. These 90-minute interactive sessions are great fun and definitely get you in the mood to party! All alcohol and mixers are provided by us as well as all the professional bar tools ( shakers, pourers, strainers, etc.. ) along with the specific glassware for each cocktail. Your professional mixologist will teach you all about the history of cocktails and show you the tools and techniques you need to make them. The bartender will demonstrate how the first cocktail is brought to life and then you’ll get the chance to make your own, with the bartender's help every step of the way! The group will be split into teams, to make it a bit more competitive and the winning team will get a WINNING PRIZE! Super fun, interactive and a great way to learn the tricks and hidden secrets of this industry :)

TCC Karaoke is a place to cut loose, be yourself and truly sing your heart out. Mind blowing cocktails, epic sing alongmusic, and an unbeatable vibe! Come and drink, sing and swing with us in our private Karaoke room. Choose from either 2 or 3 hours in our Shoreditch bar and bring between 10 and 45 friends for a night you won't forget! Oh, and did we forget to mention that you get your OWN bartender - get those vocals warmed up!

Wanna home-bartending ninja, hone your shaking skills and have a blast at one of our cocktail masterclasses led by some of the best in the industry? Start your masterclass with a tasty welcome drink to get you in the cocktail mood and then learn how to mix, muddle and shake 3 cocktails with our top notch bartenders over an hour and a half / two hours. Perfect for a birthday, hen party, work do or just because! All you need is a minimum of four eager cocktail makers and then you can leave the rest to us to ensure you have top notch banter and a good time!

Olive Oil is originally from the Mediterranean area and now it’s produced and consumed in other areas around the world. It’s also included by The European Parliament in the list of food products most subjected to fraud. This is a great opportunity to learn about this key ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet. In this 2 hours Olive Oil workshop, we will learn about: How Olive Oil is produced and the different commercial categories: Extra virgin olive oil versus olive oil. Its health benefits. Its uses in the kitchen. How to assess its quality by tasting. For the tasting part of the workshop, we will be using award-winning Spanish extra virgin olive oil produced from the four main varieties: Arbequina, picual, hojiblanca and cornicabra. By tasting the oils, you will appreciate the different intensity, nuances and aromas of the real extra virgin olive oil. The workshop includes: From 4 to 6 Spanish extra virgin olive oils. Olive Oil tasting cups. Four ingredients to pair with the oils. Spanish Tapas.

Bored of patronisingly pretentious sommeliers but keen to know more about wine ?! Sarah will host a friendly, interactive wine tasting where you will learn how to taste and navigate the nuances of organic & biodynamic wines. Sarah will be joyfully guiding our palettes and telling us about a special selection of delicious European wines, building our confidence and knowledge as we sip. Because soil health is sexy and environmentally friendly, biodynamic wine drinking is the only way forward! Apéro is a well-known ritual in the Mediterranean, and Sarah's favourite time of day - the perfect way to come together, unwind and socialise before a meal. Please bring a favourite cheese to share with the group and accompany the wine!! Meet your host! Sarah Jones' appreciation of flavours, taste and provenance led her to follow her nose and become one of London’s young female wine specialists focusing on exceptional wines with a sustainable focus. Today Sarah is at the forefront of the best wines that the capital has to offer. Her ability to inform and engage in a friendly and relaxed way makes her the perfect person to teach you about wine in the comfort of your own back yard. Think of a prettier version of Jamie Oliver - the Bish Bash Bosh of wine!

Wine can sometimes seem a bit mysterious, even pretentious and descriptions aren't always easy to understand. We can help with: How is wine made? How can I tell if a wine is sweet or dry? Does this wine have high or low acidity? What does a 'full bodied' wine mean? What are tannins? We show you "How to Taste Wine Like a Pro" at all our events, but at an introductory evening we explain every detail right from the start, so you can impress friends, family and sommeliers! Overview of the day: · Kicking off with a Champagne Introduction then an introduction to some of the World's major grape varieties · Major Red Grape Varieties – Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Malbec & others · Major White Grape Varieties – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & others · How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing · How to taste wines like a pro– aroma, taste, describing wines · Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak, when a wine if faulty · Tutored Tasting of 12 wines · The effect of climate on the taste of wine - do you prefer warm cliamte wines or cool? · Which wines to buy / where to get the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels · Food & Wine Matching – tips & advice

Be introduced to 6 fabulous wines from award winning English vineyards. The tasting session will be hosted by Clive Barlow MW and will showcase some of the finest English wines. Split into three distinct groups, you will taste 2 Sparkling Wines, 2 Bacchus Wines and 2 Chardonnay Wines, reflecting the true diversity of English wines. We have an award-winning sparkling rosé from Woodchurch, WineGB's (2020) Best Classic Cuvée from Ashling Park, West Sussex, 2 new Chardonnay's, including Hattingley Valley in Hampshire and a first Chardonnay from the impressive newcomer, Heppington vineyard. And, of course, 2 Bacchus wines, including IEAW Gold medal winner, Whitehall vineyard and, local to Canterbury, the CB Bacchus. Clive Barlow is one of just over 400 Masters of Wine in the world and is vastly experienced at hosting wine tasting events. He is a panel chair at the International Wine Challenge, was a senior judge at the Decanter Awards, founded the Canterbury Wine Festival and Chair of Education at the Institute of Masters of Wine.

The Wine Garden of England is made up of 7 of Kent’s most prestigious vineyards, 6 of which are currently producing wine, with Domaine Evremond expected to do so in the next couple of years. Each vineyard has selected one their wines which showcase their style and quality. The six wines being tasted are Gusbourne Brut Rosé, Squerryes Brut 17, Biddenden Gribble Bridge Rosé 2020, Balfour Liberty’s Bacchus 2019, Chapel Down Chardonnay 2020 and Simpson’s Railway Hill Rosé The evening will be hosted by Clive Barlow, MW. Being based in Canterbury he is well known in the area and a highly respected wine expert. He founded the Canterbury Wine Festival and was Director of Education at the renowned Institute of Master of Wine as well as being a panel chair at the International Wine Challenge.

Experience Valentine's in a new way through exploring the stage of lovemaking from beginning to end to beginning again. We’ll travel in the company of 5 unique mouth-watering wines, paired perfectly with 5 dangerously delicious chocolate creations. Each flavour experience compliments luscious lessons on love under the covers. Whether you are travelling solo, with friends or with a lover or partner, the experience offers a safe, gentle introduction to new ways of tasting...and of lovemaking. This is NOT for you if you are looking for a hands-on experience. The only hands-on experience that will be had is hands on delectable food and gorgeous drink. You'll be travelling with: Andrea Balboni, Love Relationships and Intimacy Coach, will share how to fuel desire, deepen connection (with yourself and / or with a partner) and experience more nourishing pleasure – body and soul – in each stage of the journey under the covers. Or wherever it is that you are making it happen. Benedict Butterworth, wine expert like no other, has interpreted each of the stages of the amorous experience via vino and brings to your palate a surprising selection of unique, quality wines from small producers around the world. No experience of pleasure this sweet would be complete without some dangerously delicious chocolate. And meditation teacher & chocolatier Meredith Whitely makes just that. Perfectly paired with each exquisite wine are hand-crafted chocolates with unexpected flavour combinations oozing with goodness and created specially for the experience. V-Day never tasted so...mmmm….well, pleasurably sweet if we do say so ourselves.

An in-depth introduction into everything you need to know about fermented soft drinks. Learn how to make water kefir, ginger bug, tepache, bread kvass and other soft drinks. Discover ways of using these drinks in other ferments as well as techniques such as secondary fermentation. At the end of the course you will have water kefir grains to ferment at home as well as recipes and the knowledge and confidence to experiment further. This can open the door to a lifetime of experimentation as well as saving you money along the way.