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    • March 11, 2010
    • 07:30 PM
    • £40 ● Finchley
    • 2
    Spend the night in Brazil without leaving London

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    If you close your eyes and let your tastebuds guide your imagination you will be swept away to the country side of Brazil. 

    This Tastour is a guided wine tasting and 3 course dinner.

    About the dinner


    Casa Brazil cooks authentic cuisine served in a charming cafe.  We will sample around 15 different dishes over 3 courses.  The final course will be a passion fruit mousse paired with a Muscadel sparkling wine.

    About the Wine

    After tasting your welcome glass of bubbles, you won't be surprised to hear that Brazil is becoming know as one of the best producers of sparkling wine.

    Brazilian Wine is amazing and extremely hard to find.  And to prove it to you we will do a blind tasting comparing Brazilian wines to Old World rivals.

    We will be tasting an array of wines from the producer Miolo, Brazil's best winery.

    In addition to guiding you through the wines, your host will give a small presentation on the history of Brazilian wine and what you can expect in the future.

    How to book

    Click the register button on the left side of this page

    £40 if booked before the 4th March
    £45 if booked after the 4th March

    Includes a presentation on Brazilian wines and guided wine tasting, 3 course meal, wine with dinner (around 2 large glasses of wine retailing above £15 per bottle*)

    *In a restaurant, the wine alone would cost £30.

    Limited to 15 spaces

    Review of our last event hosted at Casa Brazil

     It was really good home cooked food, very different to the run of the mill one experiences elsewhere. It was also interesting to learn about how Brazilian wine compares to other wines. ” Robert

    Review of restaurant

    Home cooked savoury dishes were delicious and wholesome, and both the sweet corn/polenta cake and the passion fruit mousse deserved a Michelin star. I sampled acai and other fruit cocktails - fantastic experience. After five days my skin glowed and my tongue was pinker and healthier than its been for years.


    How to find the venue


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    Casa Brasil
    Tube: Finchley Central (Northern Line)
    289 Regent's Park Road
    London N3 3JY, United Kingdom
    020 8371 1999

    Casa Brazil is a 'Bring your own Bottle' restaurant.
    • March 20, 2010
    • 03:30 PM
    • £7 ● Notting Hill
    Share your fav recipe, eat cake & visit Portabello Market

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    If your like most home cooks, you'll agree sharing a recipe is very rewarding.  We are test running this as a monthly event to bring together gourmets who'd like to exchange recipes and cooking tips.

    Books for cooks is opening it's kitchen, exclusively for Tastourians for this very special event.

    Upon arrival you will be given one cooking tip to share with the group.  You will then share with the group why you brought the recipe and any secret tips to help others make it.  If you haven't emailed your recipe in advance, your recipe will be scanned on-site and an e-book will be sent to attendees via email. 

    What recipe to bring?

    It's up to you!  Bring and oldie but a goodie or the one you throw together using what's left in the fridge.  The only requirements are that it's a recipe you have tried and think others will enjoy making.

    Do I have to be a fantastic cook?


    Absolutely not!  As long as you like to cook and want to share ideas with others you are most welcomed!

    About the venue


    This event will be hosted by Books for Cooks, the famous cookbook shop in Notting Hill.  If you haven't been before, you will feel like you've died and gone to heaven!  There are over 8,000 cookbooks for you to curl up on the sofa with. The best part is, in the back of the shop is a test kitchen where they serve lunch and cakes made fresh daily using the recipes from the books in the shop. 

    They are located just off the Portabello Road Market.  This market is well known for its foodie spots, including the Spice Shop (directly across the street) and the Hummingbird Bakery, just to name a few.

    For more details see the Books for Cooks website.

    Time

    Please arrive for 3:30pm

    How to book
    Click register on the left side of this page

    £7    if booked before 13th March
    £10  if booked after 13th March
    £12  cash on the door, if space is available.

    Includes a coffee, tea, or glass of wine, a piece of cake and a recipe e-book.

    Limited to 15 spaces

    How to find us

    We will be in the cafe at the back of the book shop.

    4 Blenheim Crescent
    (near the corner of Portabella Road)
    Notting Hill
    London
    W11 1NN
    Tel 020 7221 1992

    By Tube
    The nearest tube station is five minutes away at Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith and City Line), while Notting Hill Gate (District, Circle and Central Lines) is a 10 minute walk up the Portobello Road. There is a map of the area and signs to the Portobello Road Market inside Notting Hill Gate tube station, but it is always advisable to bring a map.

    By Bus

    Catch the 23 bus from Trafalgar Square via Marble Arch or the 52 bus from Victoria via Knightsbridge to Elgin Crescent round the corner, or take the 7 bus from Oxford Street via March Arch to Westbourne Park Road, which is one block north from us.
    • March 27, 2010
    • 11:00 AM
    • £17 ● Hammersmith
    An exclusive Michel Cluizel tasting!

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    If you're looking for sensorial journey of London, this tasting walk will hi the spot!  You will explore a new area of London whilst your palate discovers new taste sensations!

    What we will be tasting:
    Examples of cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa butter and chocolate discs with varying levels of cocoa content. This is a great opportunity to taste the raw product of one of the world's best chocolates!

    About the chocolate:
    Michel Cluizel chocolate is one of the most highly regarded quality chocolate producers in the world.  With an array of single estate chocolate bars and specialist products the Michel Cluizel product range also appeals to wine enthusiasts due to the unique origins and charismatic flavour profiles available. 

    An average 80g bar of chocolate retails for £5

    We will be sampling the tasting box pictured above.  The tasting box will be available to purchase for £25 on the walk.

    The walk:
    We will walk along the south side of the River Thames until we reach Beverely Brook.  We will walk along the brook for 2 miles, where we will find ourselves in the charming village of Barnes. We will taste and discuss 9 different chocolates every 1/3 of a mile.

    Meeting Point:
    We will meet outside of Hammersmith Tube station, next to Benetton and across from Starbucks.

    Weather alternative:

    If it rains, the meeting time and place will remain the same.  We may take the bus and hold the tasting at the Coach and Horses. Please bring rain gear.  

    About the venue:
    The historic Coach and Horses is the oldest Young's Pub and is located just south of Hammersmith in the charming village of Barnes. The pub boast an amazing back garden fitted with its own Ice Cream Parlour and a trendy back room, which is perfect for any glamourous party!

    About TASTOUR:
    Tastour offers exhilarating experiences, all revolving around food and drink. Meeting new people is central to the Tastour concept; whether you’re single or partnered, it’s all about talking about what you taste!

    Tastour organises events including educational wine and food tastings, exclusive dinners, day trips, walking tours, as well as monthly drinks nights and socials. The unique speed-TASTING format makes meeting new people easy and enjoyable. With at least one event every week, Tastour is a great enhancement to your social life.

    Don't just eat and drink. Follow your senses, come and join us!

    How to book:

    Click on the register button on the left side of this page. 

    £17 if booked before 20th March
    £20 if booked after

    Space is limited to 20 people

    Includes the complete tasting experience:
    • 9 different chocolates from one of the worlds best chocolatiers
    • An introduction to chocolate and commentary on what you are tasting
    • A chocolate brownie and young's Double Chocolate Stout food pairing
    • A drink (beer, wine, hot chocolate, juice)

    For every 5 people who book, we will raffle off an interesting 32 page booklet on chocolate.


    • April 06, 2010
    • 07:30 PM
    • £5 ● Holborn

    This event brings together around 75 Tastourians

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    On the first Tuesday of every month, join us at a local wine bar to share ideas and tastes with other oenological enthusiasts.

    This event attracts 50-75 wine lovers – it’s bigger and more informal than a guided Tastour tasting. We go to a lot of effort to ensure that the venue is easy to get to, the right environment is created and everyone mingles.

    How to reserve your space:

    To book your tickets, click the register button on the right side of the page.

    £5 if booked 24 hours before the event

    £8 on the door

    Ticket price includes a welcome glass of Davy’s #1 white or red wine.

    Subscribe to our newsletter to be invited to free tasting events click here

    About the Venue:

    If you haven't been to a Davy's wine bar, it is about time you did!  Davy's is well known across London as one of the best wine suppliers and has many modern & traditional wine bars at very convenient locations throughout London.  For more informations about Davy's see www.davy.co.uk

    This month's quiz question: 

    Q:Do you know what a Bunghole is?
    A: When storing wine in a barrel for ageing, there is hole on one side which is used to fill the barrel.  The cork that is placed inside the hole is called a BUNG!  Therefore, the hole is called a BUNGHOLE  Who would have thought!?


    About TASTOUR:

    Tastour offers exhilarating experiences, all revolving around food and drink. Meeting new people is central to the Tastour concept; whether you’re single or partnered, it’s all about talking about what you taste!

    Tastour organises events including educational wine and food tastings, exclusive dinners, day trips, walking tours, as well as monthly drinks nights and socials. The unique speed-TASTING format makes meeting new people easy and enjoyable. With at least one event every week, Tastour is a great enhancement to your social life.

    Don't just eat and drink. Follow your senses, come and join us! 


    Who will be hosting the evening?

    Kelly, the founder of Tastour and Emma, wine expert

    How to find us:

    The Bunghole
    0207 831 8365
    57 High Holborn
    WC1V 6DT

    Nearest Tube: Holborn (Picadilly/Central) & Chancery Lane (Northern)

    There are two entrances to the Bunghole, the best one to use is on the side of the building.  We will be downstairs. 

    Time:

    The official time is 7:30-9:30 but many will stay until 11-11:30


    The feedback from the last Social Drinks meetup:


    “ It was my first time at a Meetup event and I really enjoyed it. I liked the relaxed and friendly feel to the event and I will certainly be wanting to attend more events. ” -Sarah

    “ Great atmosphere and venue; lively crowd, inspiring a variety of conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. ” - Hari

    “ Great group of people. Very friendly and interesting. I had a great time! ” - Rahul

    • April 11, 2010
    • 01:45 PM
    • £12 ● Victoria
    • 7
    This is no ordinary pub crawl! 

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    This Tastour has been exclusively arranged with a passionate epicurean who is a City of Westminster guide.  We will discover the social history of food and drink as wonder through the poshest streets of London to visit 4 hidden historical pubs in Belgravia.  We will have 30 minutes at each stop to wet our whistle!

    Time: 

    Meet at 1:45 for a 2:00pm introduction

    Meeting point:

    A pub near Victoria Station
    (Details be provided to paid Tastourians)

    How to book:

    Click register on the left side of this page.

    £12 if booked before 4th April
    £15 if booked after 4th April

    This Tastour will last for 3 hours. It includes expert commentry of 4 historical pubs and their surroundings by a qualified City of Westminster guide.

    Places limited to 15
    • April 24, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    • £30 ● Embankment
    This event should cost £75, but it's only £35!

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    Big bubbles, little bubbles; big price tags, little price tags... so what's the difference? One thing’s for sure, when we're talking about bubbles, size does matter!

    We will taste over 10 different sparkling wines & Champagnes including a few classics and a HARD TO FIND Brazilian Beauty!  This tasting will guide you through the wines, comparing different price points to help you save money as well as teach you a few quirky facts to impress your friends!  

    This inadvertently educational and thoroughly social guided tasting will encourage you to appreciate bubbles for more than just its comforting qualities!

    What is speed-TASTING?

    There are 6 different learning themes, introduced in rounds by your host, who is bursting with entertaining and memorable facts.  After each round, you move onto a different table where you are greeted with new faces and your next set of generous tasting samples. The unusual samples are a superb talking point and will really get your tongues wagging!

    In under 3 hours, with carefully organised seat-swaps, you’ll meet 80% of the event’s attendees and enjoy a tastour of 10 different Champagnes and sparkling wines!

    Not only will you discover just how diverse taste is, you’ll learn more about your own taste preferences, some which may even surprise you!

    About TASTOUR:

    Tastour offers exhilarating experiences, all revolving around food and drink. Meeting new people is central to the Tastour concept; whether you’re single or partnered, it’s where people with good tastes enjoy good company.

    Tastour organises events including educational wine and food tastings, exclusive dinners, day trips, walking tours, as well as monthly drinks nights and socials. The unique speed-TASTING format makes meeting new people easy and enjoyable. With at least one event every week, Our events will certainly make your mouth water.

    Don't just eat and drink. Follow your senses, come and join us! 

    How to book:

    £35.00 Early Bird, advance price

    £40.00 If booked after 17th April 2010

    Ticket price includes welcome tasting of Champagne, generous nibbles, informative entertainment and around 10 tasting samples.

    To book your tickets, click the register button on the left side of the page.

    Subscribe to our newsletter to be invited to free tasting events click here

    How to find us:

    The Theodore Bullfrog

    28 John Adam Street
    Charing Cross
    London
    WC2N 6HL

    This is a newly renovated pub in the heart of the west end. It is light and lively and we have exclusive use of the upstairs.

    Nearest Tube: 

    Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern Line) and Embankment (District and Circle) and just a short walk from Leicester Square (Piccadilly)


    Feedback from the last few wine tastings:

    “ Really great night, I was going initially going to learn about wine, but the social aspect was a real bonus. Kelly was a fantastic host and I look forward to attending more of her events. ”

    “ Kelly is incredibly organized, and plans great events. She brings together fun and interesting people for a high quality evening. And she is a wonderful hostess, making everyone feel welcome and keeping us entertained! I also learned a thing or 2 about wine! ”

    “ I've been to other introduction wine tastings over the years, but I found this one more structured and I learned some new things about wine tasting. ”

    “ It was a fun evening and great way to socialise and learn at the same time ! ”

    “ Very nice! Good wines & interesting people! Look forward to the next one! Thanks Kelly! ”

    “ Organization was very good, atmosphere was lively, wine was tasty, and people were friendly. ”

    “ Excellent value, a well catered venue, enough yummy food and a few snippets of knowledge to impress others with. Definitely will be doing one of these again soon. ”

    “ Another great night organised by Kelly. I liked the format which suited the numbers (although I also liked the informal wine tasting format at Shepherd's Bush too). I learnt a lot about beer, including learning to like it! ”

    “ Absolutely fantastic. Terrific idea and very well presented. Lots of great and interesting people. ”


    • May 04, 2010
    • 07:30 PM
    • £5 ● City

    This event brings together around 75 Tastourians

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    On the first Tuesday of each month, join us at a local wine bar to share ideas and tastes with other oenological enthusiasts.

    This event attracts 50-75 wine lovers – it’s bigger and more informal than a guided Tastour tasting. We go to a lot of effort to ensure that the venue is easy to get to, the right environment is created and everyone mingles.

    How to reserve your space:

    To book your tickets, click the register button on the right side of the page.

    £5 if booked 24 hours before the event

    £8 on the door

    Ticket price includes a welcome glass of Davy’s #1 white or red wine.

    Subscribe to our newsletter to be invited to free tasting events click here

    About the Venue:

    If you haven't been to a Davy's wine bar, it is about time you did!  Davy's is well known throughout London as one of the best wine suppliers and has many modern & traditional wine bars at very convenient locations throughout London.  For more informations about Davy's visit www.davy.co.uk

    About TASTOUR:

    Tastour offers exhilarating experiences, all revolving around food and drink. Meeting new people is central to the Tastour concept; whether you’re single or partnered, it’s all about talking about what you taste!

    Tastour organises events including educational wine and food tastings, exclusive dinners, day trips, walking tours of interesting places and markets, as well as monthly drinks nights and socials. The unique speed-TASTING format makes meeting new people easy and enjoyable. With at least one event every week, Tastour is a great enhancement to your social life.

    Don't just eat and drink. Follow your senses, come and join us! 


    Who will be hosting the evening?

    Kelly, the founder of Tastour and Emma, wine expert

    How to find us:

    The Wine Tun
    2-6 Cannon Street
    London
    EC4M 6XX
    020 7248 3371


    Central (St. Paul's) and District and Circle (Mansion House) Northern (Bank)

    We will have exclusive use of the mezzanine level, with our own bartender.  The stairs are on the left as you walk in.

    Time:

    The official time is 7:30-9:30 but many will stay until 11-11:30


    The feedback from the last Social Drinks meetup:


    “ It was my first time at a Meetup event and I really enjoyed it. I liked the relaxed and friendly feel to the event and I will certainly be wanting to attend more events. ” -Sarah

    “ Great atmosphere and venue; lively crowd, inspiring a variety of conversation. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. ” - Hari

    “ Great group of people. Very friendly and interesting. I had a great time! ” - Rahul



    • May 11, 2010
    • 07:30 PM
    • £45 ● Shepherd's Bush
    This exclusive dinner was prepared for the Queen
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    Have you ever wanted to 'dine as a royal'? At this exclusive dinner, Robert Kusy, an award winning chef, will prepare the same meal for Tastourians as he prepared for the Queen and 300 of her guest.  The best part is you don't have to worry if you're eating with the right fork!

    How to book

    Click register on the left side of this page

    £45 if booked before 4th May
    £50 if booked after 4th May

    Group discount, if booking 4 or more spaces

    Includes a short presentation on Royal Dinners, a welcome cocktail, 3 course meal and shot of homemade fruit vodka or acai berry Monivie.

    This event will be hosted in the speedDINING format. Each course you will sit with 5 new diners. 

    If you would like to sit with your partner or friend please let us know when booking.


    Menu

    We are awaiting the menu. There will only be one choice per course

    The Restaurant

    Tatra was awarded best Modern European restaurant in 2009.  Meet the chef and his wife, click here


    • May 16, 2010
    • 08:45 AM
    • £60 ● Embankment
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    Let your imagination run wild and become a big kid as you tour the magical world of chocolate.   The award-winning exhibition will bring chocolate to life as you journey through the History of Chocolate. This Tastour will give you the inside scoop on the world's largest chocolate producer before it is taken over by Kraft!

    After your tour, Tastour has arranged a 2 course Sunday lunch and an exclusive tasting of the entire Cadbury range.  All you Cadbury fans will feel like you have died and gone to heaven! If you have any room left you can then produce your own flavored chocolate drink!

    How to book:

    Click register on the right side of this page.

    £60   This is an all day event, including return coach, a tour of the facilities,  exclusive tasting, and 2 course Sunday lunch.*
    £70    If booked after 16th April

    *This is a great price! Like most of our events, if you organised this event yourself, it would cost much more! For example, if you booked a coach trip to Stone Hedge, the coach alone would cost you £60 without a tour or lunch.

    Meeting Point:

    Embankment (map will be sent to paid Tastourians)

    Departure Time: 8:45 AM

    Return Time: 7:00 PM

    About the venue:

    For more details on the award-winning exhibit, please click here

    About TASTOUR:

    Tastour offers exhilarating experiences, all revolving around food and drink.  Meeting new people is central to the Tastour concept; whether you're single or partnered, it's all about talking about what you taste!

    Tastour organises events including educational wine and food tastings, exclusive dinners, day trips, walking tours as well as monthly drinks nights and socials. The unique speedTASTING format makes meeting new people easy and enjoyable. With at least one event every week, Tastour is a great enhancement to your social life.

    Don't just eat and drink.  Follow your senses, come and join us!

    Subscribe to our newsletter to be invited to free tasting events click here

    • June 12, 2010
    • 01:00 PM
    • £27.50 ● Hammersmith

    This event sold out in 2009!


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    After a leisurely 2 mile walk along the south side of the River Thames, we arrive at a hidden garden of one of  London's most charming villages.

    This tasting is designed exclusively for Tastourians.  We have paired 5 sweet flavoured liqueurs to 5 scoops of luxury ice cream.  This is the ulitmate indulgence!

    After mixing and matching, you can decide for yourself which is the best combination.

    How to reserve your space:

    To book your tickets, click the register button on the right side of the page.

    £27.50  Early Bird, if booked before 5th June

    £33.50  If booked after 5th June

    £35.00  On the day, if space is available

    Includes a guided walk, glass of Pimms*, light lunch, 4 large scoops of luxury ice cream and 5 shots of liqueur

    *Pimms is the traditional English summertime drink and costs £6 per pint

    Subscribe to our newsletter to be invited to free tasting events click here

    How to find us:

    We will meet outside of Hammersmith Tube station, next to Benetton and across from Starbucks.

    Time: 13:00-17:00

    Although many Tastourians will make stay til closing!

    Weather alternative:

    If it rains, the meeting time and place will remain the same.  Please bring a brolly.  Those who wish may take the bus and meet us there.

    About the venue:

    The historic Coach and Horses is the oldest Young's Pub and is located just south of Hammersmith in the charming village of Barnes. The pub boast an amazing back garden fitted with its own Ice Cream Parlour and a trendy back room, which is perfect for any glamourous party!

    About TASTOUR:

    Tastour offers exhilarating experiences, all revolving around food and drink. Meeting new people is central to the Tastour concept; whether you’re single or partnered, it’s all about talking about what you taste!

    Tastour organises events including educational wine and food tastings, exclusive dinners, day trips, walking tours as well as monthly drinks nights and socials. The unique speed-TASTING format makes meeting new people easy and enjoyable. With at least one event every week, Tastour is a great enhancement to your social life.

    Don't just eat and drink. Follow your senses, come and join us!




     
    • June 19, 2010
    • 10:00 AM
    • £105 ● Embankment
    This event sold out in 2009!

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    What is Royal Ascot? And why do 300,000 attend this festival each year?

    It's

    • The most popular and prestigious horse racing event of the year
    • A piece of British Heritage. This is the ultimate British experience. A member wrote on her facebook page after attending last year, 'this is the most British thing I have done'
    • A chance to see the Queen and rub shoulders with her friends
    • A great day out and a good excuse to get dressed up
    • An experience you will never forget
    • The people and hat watching
    • THE social gathering of the year! 


    Why come with the group
    • You'll learn how to bet on the horseys
    • We'll drink and learn about Bollinger, the Champagne that Ascot charges £90 per bottle
    • You'll receive inside tips on how to get the most of the day
    • Our carefully arranged meeting points means you can explore and rejoin the group as and when you wish
    • Your host will queue for an hour to reserve your spot so you won't miss afternoon tea 
    • Meet others with good taste and enjoy good company

    About your ticket


    The Grandstand Admission ticket at Royal Ascot provides similar access facilities around the racecourse as it does for those with Royal Enclosure tickets. (Silver Ring tickets are greatly restricted.)

    The Grandstand Admission ticket provides excellent facilities and viewing areas at ground level and lawn level. Grandstand Admission customers can watch the Royal Procession and the racing action from the lawns in front of the Grandstand. The Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and track are both within a short walking distance, by crossing the Concourse in the main Grandstand. 

    Other highlights of a Grandstand Admission ticket include:

    * Over 1,000 free seats are available to view the racing.
    * Big Screen TVs on the Plaza Lawn.
    * Military Bands performing in the Parade Ring before the Royal Procession each day.
    * Traditional sing-along around the Bandstand after racing on each day. Free song books provided.
    * Food outlets selling a variety of value for money cuisine options.

    *And the best part is, you get to mix with the Royal Enclosure.  To obtain a ticket to the Royal Enclosure you must be recommended by two people who have attended for more than four years.


    Grandstand Admission Dress Code

    Ladies with a Grandstand Admission ticket are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. (Garden Party or Wedding Wear) Many wear hats although this is not compulsory.

    Gentlemen in the Grandstand Admission area must wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Sports attire, jeans and shorts are strictly forbidden.

     

    Hats

    Just a warning, if you don't wear a hat, you will wish you did! It is fun and all you really need is a simple feather from Accessorise.

    We will be hosting a Pre-Ascot Hat hire party which will teach you the history of the British hat making industry and enable you to wear a £300 hat for £30!

    Food on the day 

    Sandwiches, Salads and all the trimmings will be available for purchase (next to the Champagne bar!) or you could pack your own. 

    The group will be meeting for afternoon tea. £15 will be payable on the day.

    Guest

    This is an experience to share.  Please invite your friends, the more the merrier!


    How to book

    (Click the register button on the left side of the page)

    ASCOT is proving to be credit crunch proof! They have put up the ticket price this year!  Last year, Saturday's tickets were snapped up by 89,000 people and tickets Saturday was completely sold out - Grandstand Admission tickets were selling on ebay for over £150 each . 

    There are less expensive ticket options but for the ultimate British experience (and to do the best people-watching) the place to be is the Grandstand.

    Early bird  £105
    • Grandstand Admission*
    • Tutorial on How To: Bet on Horsey's
    • 2 glasses of Champagne and brief talk on Bollinger  
    • Return transport**
    • Organised meeting points, including afternoon tea***
    • PayPal fee


    If booked after the 16th May  £125

    • Grandstand Admission *
    • Tutorial on How To: Bet on Horsey races
    • 2 of Champagne and brief talk on Bollinger  
    • Return transport**
    • Organised meeting points, including afternoon tea***
    • PayPal fee

    * Grandstand Admission on the day cost £66
    ** We will take a luxury coach to Ascot, enjoy a glass of Champagne on the coach and an additional goodluck glass in the picnic area.  We will provide train tickets for your return journey to Waterloo.  This is the best way to experience the picnic area and return party on the train.  This enables you to leave when you are ready.  It really is the best of both worlds!

    ***This year, Ascot is not taking advance bookings for Tea.  Your event host will queue in the line for the group (for over an hour) to ensure the group has a table for afternoon tea.


    On the day

    Meet fellow Tastourians at our coach pick-up location near Embankment.  A map and detailed email will be sent to paid attendees 2 weeks prior to event.

    Events Pre/Post Ascot

    This year we have a series of events leading up to Ascot and a post event for those who'd like to meet up for a drink afterwards.  We are finalising the details now.

    11th May   Exclusive Dinner: Dine as a Royal  £45

    This dinner was prepared for the Queen and 300 of her guest in 2009.  Let's just say it is the art of vertical stacking on your plate! (more details to follow)

    5th June     Pre-Ascot Hat Hire Party  TBC

    Have you ever thought about the history of hats?  We've put together an opportunity for you to learn about and try on hats, which cost an excess of £300, whilst having tea on the veranda!


    Refunds

    We will offer a refund, with a £10 admin fee, if requested via email before the 13th May.  However after the 13th May, we welcome your friend to take your place on this unforgetable experience.  

    Feedback from last year's Ascot Tastour

    "It was the most British day I've had since moving here a year ago. I saw the queen and won a little cash and got totally swept up in the people watching. ” Lisa

    "A mammoth feat of organisation by Kelly made for a great day out - thanks!" Amber

    Note from the organiser

    I realise that this is a large amount of money to commit, especially if you are new to the group.  All those who attended last year would testify, it's worth every penny!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to phone me.  -Kelly 0791 905 3064 or email info@tastour.co.uk


    • September 04, 2010
    • 05:00 PM
    • TBC
    Details TBC, just save the date!

Past events

March 06, 2010 speed-TASTING: New Trends in chocolate - 70% is so last season!
March 02, 2010 WINE BAR MIX & MINGLE
February 06, 2010 speed-TASTING: How to taste wine and not waste time - SOLD OUT
February 02, 2010 WINE BAR MIX & MINGLE
November 28, 2009 INTRO TO CHEESE: Who cut the cheese?
November 21, 2009 INTRO TO SPARKLING WINE: Show me the bubbles! - SOLD OUT
November 18, 2009 COCKTAIL SOCIAL DRINKS W/ LESSON
November 17, 2009 INTRO TO CHOCOLATE: New Trends - 70% is so last season! - SOLD OUT
November 14, 2009 WINE MINGLE: New World vs Old World Blind Challenage
October 31, 2009 MINGLES WINE TASTING: Trick or Treat Halloween Party- SOLD OUT
October 27, 2009 FREE PRIVATE TASTING: W's only
October 24, 2009 10 COURSE DINNER AND FRUIT VODKA TASTING - SOLD OUT
October 20, 2009 INTRO TO OLIVE OIL
October 13, 2009 WINE BAR SOCIAL DRINKS
October 05, 2009 INTRO TO WINE: How to taste wine and waste time - SOLD OUT
October 03, 2009 INTRO TO BEER: German beauties, Prepare for Oktoberfest
September 08, 2009 WINE BAR: SOCIAL DRINKS NIGHT
August 11, 2009 WINE BAR SOCIAL NIGHT
July 27, 2009 CHAMPAGNE TASTING: INDOOR GOLFING & GO-KART RACING - SOLD OUT
July 25, 2009 CASINO SOCIAL NIGHT:LEARN TO PLAY BLACKJACK AND ROULETTE
July 20, 2009 INDOOR GOLFING FOR THOSE WHO KEEP SCORE
July 17, 2009 FREE EVENT: BYOB PICNIC ON THE RIVER-HAMMERSMITH
July 15, 2009 15 BUILDING BLOCK OF WINES ON THE 15th for £15 - SOLD OUT
July 14, 2009 WINE BAR SOCIAL NIGHT
July 12, 2009 WALK FROM HAMMERSMITH TO BARNES & ICE CREAM TASTING
July 11, 2009 THAMES BOAT RIDE, BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN GREENWICH
July 09, 2009 BOOTLEG BEATLES CONCERT AND FAKE CHAMPAGNE CHALLENAGE
July 04, 2009 THE MIXED SET: FINE WINE TASTING & A DREAM BBQ - SOLD OUT
June 30, 2009 WEST LONDON SOCIAL NIGHT
June 24, 2009 ROSE WINE IN AN ENGLISH ROSE GARDEN, LADIES ONLY
June 23, 2009 speed-DINNER, MEAT & WINE CO. SHEPHERD'S BUSH
June 20, 2009 ROYAL ASCOT & BOLLINGER SOLD OUT
June 13, 2009 INTRO TO BEER: TO BEER OR NOT TO BEER?
June 10, 2009 INTRO TO CHOCOLATE TASTING - SOLD OUT
June 07, 2009 A DAY TRIP TO AN ENGLISH VINEYARD AND KENT COUNRTY SIDE - SOLD OUT
June 06, 2009 PRE-ASCOT CHAMPAGNE HAT-HIRE PARTY
June 02, 2009 INTRO TO WINE: HOW TO WASTE TIME AND TASTE WINE - SOLD OUT
 
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