Learn to cook with Delia Smith and visit vineyards with Raymond Blanc…here are our favourite expert-led foodie trips
If you really want to delve into the culture of a region, one of the best things you can do is discover its food and drink.
From the full-bodied clarets of south-west France to the flavoursome produce to be found in the UK’s countryside, we love savouring the delightful flavours of each country and county we visit.
Something that can make a culinary discovery even more special is travelling with the company of an expert. From renowned chefs to wine connoisseurs, expert guides can teach you a lot about a location’s culinary heritage, and give you plenty of tips for recreating the best dishes at home.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite expert-led foodies breaks for you here. Bon appétit!
Visit Norwich and take a Food & Wine Workshop with Delia Smith
We’re always looking forward to our next UK getaway, and discovering the country’s best gourmet destinations is a wonderful way to spend a staycation. With its rich agricultural heritage and long coastline, Norfolk is a hotspot for those looking for the best of British cuisine.
Food and drink enthusiasts can explore Norfolk on our four-day trip with Delia Smith. This special itinerary includes a day hosted by Delia at her Food and Wine Workshop. You’ll also be joined here by chef Alex Mackay and wine expert, Jason Banner.
Your fun-packed experience will include a three-course lunch with wine tasting, a live cooking demonstration with Alex, and a special Q&A session with Delia. You’ll also enjoy a special dinner at Yellow’s Restaurant in the company of Delia. Everything is homemade with fresh, local ingredients, serving great tasting comfort food.
CALL – 02039 668 629
Discover the food and wine of Médoc with James Martin
The Médoc wine region of France is as well known for its cuisine as its stunning scenery and beautiful châteaux. With stunning scenery and gorgeous weather throughout the year, this is one of the best French regions for anyone who appreciates good food and wine.
One of our best-loved chefs, James Martin, started his career there as a trainee in the Michelin-starred Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-Émilion in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region and has been going back to this beautiful part of France ever since.
Join us for an exclusive eight-day river cruise with James, with visits to the region’s verdant vineyards, bustling farmers’ markets and UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Blaye Citadel and Bordeaux all included.
James will give a talk about his life and how to cook French classics, will show you cooking tips in a live cooking demonstration and will curate a special gala dinner.
CALL – 0808 239 7828
Get a taste of the Bordeaux with Raymond Blanc
Another opportunity to explore beautiful Bordeaux and the Médoc wine region comes in October next year, when celebrated French chef Raymond Blanc will be joining us for an exclusive gourmet cruise along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.
On this seven-night all-inclusive river cruise, you’ll wind your way through the picturesque countryside, visiting exceptional traditional wineries and charming châteaux. You’ll be able to soak up some of France’s most idyllic landscapes from the comfort of your ship.
Raymond Blanc will host an interactive cooking demonstration of some of his favourite dishes, answer your questions in a Q&A session, and sign a copy of one of his cookbooks for you.
As if this wasn’t enough, you can even learn more about the art of French cuisine in Scenic Culinaire, the ship’s onboard cookery classes, so you can learn how to recreate the tastes of Bordeaux in your own kitchen.
CALL – 01615 164 991
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