Food and Drink Experience Days

Tasting Classes, Cooking Lessons, Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tours

Good food and drink experiences are something everyone can appreciate, and here at Experience Days we have a whole range of wonderfully indulgent tasting classes, dining excursions, and cookery lessons to tickle your taste buds. Whether you have a passion for foreign cuisine, a thirst for delicious wine, or just want to enjoy an entertaining food-based day out, you are guaranteed to find an experience perfect for you.

For March, the latest Experience Days for Food and Drink Experience Days include, Devon Cider Orchard And Vineyard Tour, Dundee Tayport Distillery Tour And Tasting, and London Group Bottomless Karaoke Brunch Experience.
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Coghlans at Barningham Afternoon Tea For Two

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  • Richmond
  • Spend a special afternoon with a loved one at Coghlans at Barningham. You'll feel like royalty as yo...
  • From £ 42 For 2 People
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    Coghlans Sparkling Afternoon Tea For Two

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    • Richmond
  • Sip your way through a seriously sophisticated afternoon with this sparkling afternoon tea for 2 at ...
  • From £ 59 For 2 People
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    At-Home Introduction To Wine Tasting Experience

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    • London
  • Enjoy a 2 hour virtual wine tasting from the comfort of your own home, led by a qualified wine exper...
  • From £ 49 For 1 Person
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    Granny Gothards Artisan Ice Cream Making Kit

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    • Cullompton
  • Bring your fantasies of ice cream swirls to life with this luxury at-home gift, as you learn how to...
  • From £ 28 For 1 Person
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    Durham Gin Tasting Cruise On The River Wear

    • Durham
  • During this Durham gin cruise, spend three hours cruising down the River Wear and enjoy Steel River ...
  • From £ 99 For 2 People
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    Durham Gin Party Experience For Two

    • Stockton on Tees
  • During this Durham Gin Party experience, you will have the opportunity to discover how gin is made, ...
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    Teesside Weekend Gin Experience

    • Stockton on Tees
  • Enjoy a gin-themed weekend in Teesside, consisting of a distilling workshop, tastings, gin cruise an...
  • From £ 299 For 2 People
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    Newcastle Perfume Making with Afternoon Tea for Two

    • Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • The perfect day spent enjoying afternoon tea and learning to make perfume, with your loved one by yo...
  • From £ 188 For 2 People
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    Newcastle Three Hour Food And Culture Tour

    • Newcastle
  • Discover The Abundant Culture Of Newcastle While Savouring The Finest Cuisine The City Has To Offer
  • From £ 70 For 1 Person
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    Newcastle Three Hour Cheese And Wine Food Tour

    • Newcastle
  • Delight In This Extravagant Cheese And Wine Tour
  • From £ 65 For 1 Person
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    Durham Three Hour Food Tour

    • Durham
  • Explore The Beauty Of Durham And Indulge In The Culinary Pleasures Offered By This Historic City
  • From £ 75 For 1 Person
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    Northumberland Seafood Food Tour

    • Morpeth
  • Savour The Best Of Northumberland And Its Seafood Delights On A Full Day Culinary Tour Departing Fro...
  • From £ 150 For 1 Person
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    Most Popular Food and Drink Experiences

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    Esprit Spa Reading Spa Day With Lunch For Two

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    • Reading
  • Indulge in a delicious three course lunch and enjoy full use of the spa during this full day experie...
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    Beer Tasting Masterclass For Two

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    • Multiple Locations
  • Beers Followed By A Burger! Sample plenty of amazing beers - both local and internationally brewed -...
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    Beer Tasting Masterclass For Two

    • Multiple Locations
  • Sample plenty of amazing beers - both local and internationally brewed - and learn while you taste, ...
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    Oxfordshire Winery Tour With Tastings For Two

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    • Henley on Thames
  • Enjoy a guided tour of a winery and brewery in Oxfordshire, and taste some beautiful award-winning w...
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    Learn about Food and Drink Experience Gifts

    Food and Drink Experience Gifts

    Food-based gifts or experiences are one of the most fail-safe tokens of appreciation that you can give; after all, food, like love, makes the world go round. Our passion for all things culinary means that whether you're looking for the perfect present for a loved one or an enjoyable day out for yourself, you're guaranteed to find something that will both tantalise and treat your taste buds! Gourmet experiences make ideal gifts for foodies: creative types will enjoy the many different culinary workshops, from chocolate making, to curry cookery, to classic street food workshops; laid-back types will appreciate a delicious dinner boat cruise; and food connoisseurs will relish the chance to participate in wine and food tasting courses.

    For those who love chocolate (and let's face it, who doesn't?) there can be no greater indulgence than a chocolate making workshop. During these hugely enjoyable and informative classes, you will get the opportunity to experience the beauty of your own chocolate creations and take home some of your homemade delicious treats - perfect for giving out as thoughtful gifts, although equally perfect for munching yourself. 

    For those who like to get out and about, why not combine your love of food with a fantastically enjoyable river cruise or train journey? With a wide range of locations across the UK, you can take a fascinating trip and dine in style as you and a loved one are treated to a feast of fine cuisine. Take in some of our country's most famous sights as you gently cruise down a river, or roll your way through the country in a beautiful Belmond British Pullman train. Whatever your favourite mode of transport, you can be assured of an incredible experience that is perfect for socialising, celebrating or even networking!

    For foodies with an appetite for foreign cuisine, why not treat them to something they can enjoy for the rest of their lives? Cookery courses give you fun and instructive culinary guidance, and you will take away some fantastic new cookery skills. Whether you're into Thai, Spanish, Middle Eastern or African cuisine, whether you have cravings for curry or fervour for fish, you are guaranteed to find your perfect cookery course at Experience Days.

    For those who are partial to a tipple or two, why not treat a loved one (or yourself!) to a wine tasting workshop or vineyard tour? Offering a fascinating insight into the world of wine, these workshops will allow you to appreciate the delicacy of a good wine, learn how to correctly taste it, and understand the subtlety of what makes each wine distinct.

    We all deserve a treat now and then, and at Experience Days there is something to suit every palate! So whether you are interested in a classic cookery lesson, a whisky tasting masterclass or a food tour of London's markets, you are guaranteed to find the perfect food and drink based experience gift for any occasion.

    Food and Drink Experience Days Reviews

    Cecilia Smth
    • May 2015
    Excellent afternoon with wonderful sandwiches, cakes, scones etc, plus tea and first-class service from staff.
    Charlotte
    • Oct 2015
    Excellent service, food and setting. We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who then presented us with a glass of champagne each, a very nice touch. There was also an excellent selection of teas, coffee and soft drinks, which were re...
    Excellent service, food and setting. We were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who then presented us with a glass of champagne each, a very nice touch. There was also an excellent selection of teas, coffee and soft drinks, which were refilled multiple times. The afternoon tea itself was delicious, consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, plain and fruit scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of cakes/tarts/pastries. Overall a very enjoyable experience. The only issue we encountered was the booking process. I originally sent an email but got no reply.Therefore I phoned to book, but never received the promised confirmation email. I rang up again on the day to check that all was okay, the staff were unhelpful and didn't seem to know anything, so I had to make a completely new booking.
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    Toby
    • Nov 2016
    Everything was great from start to finish. We arrived early so sat in the bar and had coffee. The staff couldn't have been nicer and when the tea arrived there was so much food that we couldn't finish it between two of us - and we tried! De...
    Everything was great from start to finish. We arrived early so sat in the bar and had coffee. The staff couldn't have been nicer and when the tea arrived there was so much food that we couldn't finish it between two of us - and we tried! Definitely recommend.
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    Michelle
    • Nov 2016
    This was my first afternoon tea experience and it was great! The staff at Rubens Hotel were very friendly and accommodating. There was a nice selection of traditional sandwiches and teas. The scones were absolutely delicious and my favorite...
    This was my first afternoon tea experience and it was great! The staff at Rubens Hotel were very friendly and accommodating. There was a nice selection of traditional sandwiches and teas. The scones were absolutely delicious and my favorite part. (I enjoyed the cakes as well.) All in all, it was a wonderful afternoon. Highly recommended.
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    Questions About Food and Drink Experiences

    I've received an Indian Cookery Class voucher but don't want to go, can I exchange it?

    All Experience Days vouchers are exchangeable provided they have not been redeemed. Simply type in the voucher code and click Exchange, then choose from thousands of exciting activities. Remember, exchanging doesn't change the expiry date of the voucher, so be sure to check the Availability sections of each experience to find one that suits.

    Where can I take a chocolate truffle making lesson?

    Chocolate making lessons come in all shapes and sizes, but we've handily put them all together in this category! By using the location filters, price dropdowns and Map icon, you can narrow your search and find a chocolate course near you.

    What do you wear to afternoon tea?

    Although there's no strict dress code for afternoon tea experiences, it's advised to wear smart-casual clothing.

    Where can I learn to cook Thai food?

    Thai cookery classes are available across the UK, so to reduce your search it's best to use the Map or location filters, then decide based on price and course content. Popular locations for Thai cooking lessons are Glasgow, Gloucester and London!

    I'd like to book a vegan food tour, do you have gift vouchers for these?

    We offer a couple of vegan food tours in both Camden and Shoreditch that may be of interest. Everything purchased online comes as a gift certificate valid for 12 months, sent via email or as a gift pack in the post. Simply follow the redemption instructions on the voucher and book a date at your convenience. Alternatively, we're happy to check availability for you prior to purchase.

    We live in Birmingham so what would be our closest cooking lesson?

    We currently have two cooking lessons available in central Birmingham; a Three Hour Indian Cookery Class and a Caribbean Cooking Class available as a half or full day. If you head to the Cooking Lessons category page and click the map, you can view all experiences within your region and the surrounding area.

    I'm interested in booking an afternoon tea experience but my friend is gluten free, will they be able to accommodate that?

    All afternoon tea experiences are slightly different, so we'd advise first choosing a location or price range to narrow down your options. Once you've found the perfect afternoon tea, we're happy to contact them on your behalf to enquire about dietary requirements.