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• WALK: HISTORICAL CULINARY TASTOUR OF MAYFAIR

  • Start
    September 11, 2010
  •  
    01:45 PM
  • Location
    £12 ● Green Park

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  This is no ordinary walking tour! 
  
  
  

  
  This Tastour has been exclusively arranged with a passionate epicurean who is a City of Westminster guide.  We will discover the gastronomic delights of London's most exclusive area. Mayfair is rich in history and culinary tradition.  We visit an old tea shop and 2 hidden historic pubs, stopping for 30 minutes at each to wet our whistle!
  
  Time: 
  
  Meet at 1:45
  
  Meeting point:
  
  A pub near Green Park
  (Details be provided to paid Tastourians)
  
  How to book:
  
  Click register on the left side of this page.
  
  £12 if booked before 4th September
  £15 if booked after 4th September
  
  This Tastour will last for 3 hours. It includes expert commentry of 6 top restaurants, 5 fine tea shops, 4 luxery hotels, 3 celebrity nightclubs, a butcher and that's just to name a few!
  
  Places limited to 15
  No food or drink is included in the ticket price
  

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• RECIPE SWAP @ Books for Cooks

  • Start
    September 25, 2010
  •  
    03:30 PM
  • Location
    £10 ● Notting Hill
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

   

  Share your fav recipe, eat cake & learn through discussion
  
  
  

  
  If your like most home cooks, you'll agree sharing a recipe is very rewarding. 
  
  Last month this event brought together gourmets in a "chilled-out environments where food enthusiasts share tips on perfecting their cooking skills."
  
  Books for cooks is opening it's kitchen, exclusively for Tastourians for this very special event.
  
  How does it work?
  
  Before the swap, you will be asked to submit your recipe, provide an insight into you, as a cook,  and ask your burning cooking questions. 
  
  The event is guided by a professionally trained chef, who will encourage discussion and provide useful insights.  Each guest to contribute whilst indulging in glorious cakes and teas and passionate conversation.
  
  An e-book will be sent to attendees via email after the swap.
  
  
  What recipe to swap?
  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!  'There are some serious cooks in the group where culinary kungfu is a religion!' However, 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
  
  £10  Early bird, if booked before 17th September
  £13  Standard ticket
  £15  Cash on the door, if space is available.
  Please check the site, as last month it sold out.
  
  Includes guided discusion from a professional trained chef,  coffee or tea, a selection of yummy cakes 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. Portabello road can be very busy on a Saturday, please allow extra time.
  
  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.

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• FOOD AND WINE PAIRING: WSET FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE

  • Start
    September 26, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Please register your interest

  Register

  Fancy learning more about the different styles of wine?  Need advice on how to serve and store wine? Want the secrets to successful food and wine pairing? Then, join us on Sunday 26^th September to gain the WSET Level 1 Certificate in Wines.

  

  The WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Certificates, taught in over 50 countries, are internationally-recognised wine qualifications, which are awarded to both wine-lovers and members of the wine trade.  On this 1 day course, after successful completion of a 50 question paper, you will be granted the WSET Level 1 Certificate in Wines. There are 4 levels to complete before you gain a diploma in wine.  

   

  What you will learn on the course:

  Main styles of wine and the factors that influence them

  Characteristics of the principal grape varieties

  Serving and storing wine

  How to produce tasting notes

  Food and wine pairing

   

  Why book through Tastour?

  You’ll do the course with a group of fun, wine-loving Tastourians, rather than a bunch of quiet, dull trade professionals. Yes, it’s educational, but we make it engaging and social!  

   

  Lunch is provided – learning about wine is hard-work, you’ll need to replenish your energy at half-time. It’s also a chance to mingle and get to know your ‘glassmates’!

   

  There’s celebratory Champagne after the course 

   

  You’ll save money – it’s £40 cheaper than at the Bermondsey School

   

   

  Date:26th September
  

  Cost: £110 
  £125 if booked after 19th September  
  Includes: The course book, wines, tutor, exam fees, lunch on the day and glass of Champagne when you finish.

  (please note the WSET charges £140 and does not include lunch or champagne)  

  Time: 10-5pm (tbc)

  Location: Oxford Circus (tbc)

  Please note, we are waiting to hear confirmation from the venue.
  Tutor: We have hired a WSET certified educator to host this course
  

  If you have any queries about the course, please don’t hesitate to contact me – Kelly Bayliffe on 07919053064 or info@tastour.co.uk
  

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• TASTOUR TEASE! MINI WINE TASTING & SOCIAL DRINKS

  • Start
    October 05, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM
  • Location
    £5 ● Holborn

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  Each month learn a thing or two about wine
  

  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 around 50 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.

  What's New:
  

  We have added a mini wine tasting, called a Tastour Tease!  Each month, for 5 minutes you will learn a bit about wine, so that you can shop smarter and save money.

  We also have added a little icebreaker to help you learn about the style of grapes. (see below for a member's blog)
  

  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 Bunghole
  57 High Holborn
  London
  WC1V 6DT
  
  www.davy.co.uk
  
  
  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
  
  
  

  What's A Tastour Tease?
  Written by
  Sarah, Tastourian
  

  Last Tuesday, I spent the evening meeting and talking to grapes…am I crazy? Was I trolleyed?!
  

  Well, definitely not nuts, nor were the 50 others who were there.

  It was Tastour’s monthly social drinks - as we went in, we all chose a grape personality and got a sticker.  I plumped for ‘Pinot Grigio - I'm TRENDY - I'm in all the bars, not always cheap, but I am EASY…drinking’.  It was hilarious! I met so many grape people!!!  I also met up with a few old friends in the guise of Malbec ‘Rich and chococately, I am every girl’s dream’ and Marsanne ‘Some consider me to be the finest in the world.  Learning about the grape styles was fun. I even met my match - I mean, I met a chap who’d also chosen Pinot Grigio.  Did this mean we were soul-mates – Mr and Miss Pinot Grigio - both trendy and playful?! We’ll see!

  Although it was a social drinks night, there was also a mini-wine tasting – rather aptly named a Tastour Tease! So not just a great night with some fun people, but I learned something as well!  At the start of the evening, in small groups, you were guided through your first glass of wine – this glass of wine was free when you arrived. We learnt a few tricks of trade about aromas.  The guide said that we’ll be tackling a different subject every month.  But it’s whet my appetite – they’re running a Champagne tasting on 24^th April and I’m going to sign up tonight.  The tasting was only 5 minutes, so there was plenty of time to get mingling, buy some more wine at the bar and test out my new-found smelling skills!  All in all, a grape night!!

  
  
  
  

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• WALK: HISTORICAL CULINARY TASTOUR OF ST. JAMES

  • Start
    October 09, 2010
  •  
    01:45 PM
  • Location
    £12 ● Green Park

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  'The Tastour walks are a great way to explore London' 
  
  

  
  

  
  
  This Tastour has been exclusively arranged with a passionate epicurean who is a City of Westminster guide.  We will discover the gastronomic delights one of London's most exclusive area.  The area around St James Palace is rich in culinary tradition.  Join us as we wonder the back streets of St James and discover an area rich in history and culinary tradition. Not only will you discover some trendy hot spots but we will visit 3 hidden historical pubs, stopping for 30 minutes at each to wet our whistle!
  
  Time: 
  
  Meet at 1:45
  
  Meeting point:
  
  A pub near Green Park
  
  (As we limit the number of attendees so that everyone can hear the presenter, details of the meeting point are provided in the confirmation email to paid Tastourians)
  
  How to book:
  
  Click register on the left side of this page.
  
  £12
  £15 if booked after 9th October
  
  This Tastour will last for 3 hours. It includes expert commentary of 5 top restaurants, 5 Gentleman's clubs, 4 luxury hotels, 3 fine food shops, and that's just to name a few! Plus if you've been wondering where you can buy a brolly with a flask built into the shaft you'll learn that too!
  
  Places limited to 15
  No food or drink is included in the ticket price
  

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• WINE & CHEESE TRICK OR TREAT TASTING PARTY

  • Start
    October 30, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    £35 ● Embankment

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  Wine & cheese pairing doesn't have to be scary!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  Do you know how to keep your wines safe from the evil wine goblins? Are you confident when buying wine to pair with cheese? At this social wine tasting you will learn how to buy wine and cheese as you mingle and taste an array of wines.
  
  
  FORMAT:
  
  There will be various stations, each with a different set of wine and cheese pairing.  You wine guru answer your questions and challenge your tastebuds!
  
  At the end of the event, prizes will be awarded for best dressed and trivia quiz.
  
  
  LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  
  This is for the beginner wine taster, but even the wine buff will learn!
  
  *** FANCY DRESS IS OPTIONAL
  

  WHERE:
  

  The Theodore Bullfrog. 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)

  
  TIME:
  
  7:00pm - 10pm
  
  
  FOOD:
  
  Canapés of Smoked Salmon Bellini's, Chicken Skewers, Vegetarian Spring Rolls and various other nibbles will be served and the SATURDAY NIGHT Party will begin!
  *** please note, that this is nibbles not dinner
  
  
  COST:
  We may not act like it, but we are wine snobs : ) We only serve FINE wines retailing at £10-30 per bottle.
  
  £35.00 Advanced booking
  £40.00 If booked after 24th October
  
  To pre-book your tickets, please click register on the left side of the page.
  
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• TASTOUR TEASE! MINI WINE TASTING & SOCIAL DRINKS

  • Start
    November 02, 2010
  •  
    07:30 PM
  • Location
    £5 ● City

  Register

  Each month learn a thing or two about wine
  

  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 around 50 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.

  What's New:
  

  We have added a mini wine tasting, called a Tastour Tease!  Each month, for 5 minutes you will learn a bit about wine, so that you can shop smarter and save money.

  We also have added a little icebreaker to help you learn about the style of grapes. (see below for a member's blog)
  

  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
  
  
  

  What's A Tastour Tease?
  Written by
  Sarah, Tastourian
  

  Last Tuesday, I spent the evening meeting and talking to grapes…am I crazy? Was I trolleyed?!
  

  Well, definitely not nuts, nor were the 50 others who were there.

  It was Tastour’s monthly social drinks - as we went in, we all chose a grape personality and got a sticker.  I plumped for ‘Pinot Grigio - I'm TRENDY - I'm in all the bars, not always cheap, but I am EASY…drinking’.  It was hilarious! I met so many grape people!!!  I also met up with a few old friends in the guise of Malbec ‘Rich and chococately, I am every girl’s dream’ and Marsanne ‘Some consider me to be the finest in the world.  Learning about the grape styles was fun. I even met my match - I mean, I met a chap who’d also chosen Pinot Grigio.  Did this mean we were soul-mates – Mr and Miss Pinot Grigio - both trendy and playful?! We’ll see!

  Although it was a social drinks night, there was also a mini-wine tasting – rather aptly named a Tastour Tease! So not just a great night with some fun people, but I learned something as well!  At the start of the evening, in small groups, you were guided through your first glass of wine – this glass of wine was free when you arrived. We learnt a few tricks of trade about aromas.  The guide said that we’ll be tackling a different subject every month.  But it’s whet my appetite – they’re running a Champagne tasting on 24^th April and I’m going to sign up tonight.  The tasting was only 5 minutes, so there was plenty of time to get mingling, buy some more wine at the bar and test out my new-found smelling skills!  All in all, a grape night!!

  
  
  
  

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• WALK: CULINARY TASTOUR OF MARYLEBONE

  • Start
    November 06, 2010
  •  
    01:45 PM
  • Location
    £12 ● Baker Street

  Register

   

  'The Tastour walks are a great way to explore London' 
  
  

  
  This Tastour has been exclusively arranged with a passionate epicurean who is a City of Westminster guide.  We will discover the gastronomic delights one of London's trendiest area. 
  
  Time: 
  
  Meet at 1:45
  
  Meeting point:
  
  A pub near Marylebone
  
  (As we limit the number of attendees so that everyone can hear the presenter, details of the meeting point are provided in the confirmation email to paid Tastourians)
  
  How to book:
  
  Click register on the left side of this page.
  
  £12
  £15 if booked after 6th November
  
  This Tastour will last for 3 hours. It includes expert commentary of the area, map of the walk and arranged visits along the way.
  
  Places limited to 15
  No food or drink is included in the ticket price
  

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• DAY OUT: The Wine Show & MasterChef Live

  • Start
    November 12, 2010
  • End
    November 14, 2010
  • Location
    £10 Olympia

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  Stop by and see us at the Wine Show!  The wine show is an amazing place to try wines from all over the world - all under one roof.  Plus, the best part is, this year they have teamed up with MasterChef Live - this is a great day out for anyone who loves food and wine.

  
  

  Here are some of the highlights:
  

  
  

  Taste and buy a variety of wines from around the world 

  
  

  (Most of the wines are free, so even at £30 this is a great price - the better quality wines you'll need to fork out some cash.)
  
  

  Try your hand at the delicate art of Sabrage 

  
  

  (This involves a sword and alcohol - a very dangerous combination.)
  
  

  Take a stroll down The Wine Market and find out about boutique and independent wines from small producers

  
  

  (Even more dangerous... your credit card and alcohol!)
  
  

  Meet celebrity wine experts including Oz Clarke, Tim Atkin, Susy Atkins and Rob Buckhaven who will be hosting wine tasting sessions in the Drinks Tasting Theatre sponsored by Liebherr. 

  
  

  (Worth checking the website for a schedule and planning ahead.)
  
  

  Pick up your free savoury accompaniment and bottle of water at the Refreshment Pods. 

  
  

  (Drinking responsibly - Tastour supports reducing the effects of a hangover)
  
  

  Plus your ticket includes FREE entry into MasterChef Live, the show that brings the hit TV series to life, happening at the same time, same place. 

  
  

  (This is a great move by the organisers and overall a day you'd be crazy to miss!)

  
  

  To buy your ticket, please visit 

  http://www.wineshow.co.uk/
  
  £10     Early Bird

  £21.50 Standard
  
  Book by the 12 September to save up to £11.50 off the standard advance ticket and pay only £10 by quoting EB5*.

  
  

  For Tastourians only, we are  arranging a few meeting times and special tasting sessions throughout the show.
  

  
  

  If you would like an update on the times and meeting place, please register by clicking the Register button on the right side of this page.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WINE: CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING SpeedTASTING

  • Start
    November 20, 2010
  •  
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    £40 ● Embankment

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  You'll learn to shop smarter and save money
  

  
  

  
  

  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, like vintage Veuve 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 celebratory 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:
  

  £40.00 Early Bird, advance price

  £45.00 If booked after 13th November 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. ”

  “ 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. ”

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

  
  

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• WINE: RARE & UNDISCOVERED SpeedTASTING

  • Start
    February 05, 2011
  •  
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    £35 ● Embankment

  Register

   

  Enjoy wines from the world's undiscovered regions

  
  

  
  

  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

  £40.00 If booked after 29th January
  

  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. ”

  “ 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. ”

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

  
  

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• Exclusive Tastour of London's Sipsmith Vodka and Gin Distillery

  • Start
    February 12, 2011
  •  
    05:00 PM
  • Location
    £45 Shepherd's Bush

  Register

  Join us for an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ visit just for Tastourians, led by the founder of Sipsmith, Sam Galsworthy.

  Sipsmith has crept onto the London bar scene and is causing a storm with the city’s top bar-tenders and mixologists! Both the gin and vodka have also won gold medals at the 2009 ‘Gin Masters’ and ‘Vodka Masters’ award ceremonies.
  
  On the tour between 5 – 7pm, you’ll…

  • Meet Prudence, the first copper still to launch in London since 1820

  • Discover the botanicals used to make Sipsmith Gin (Macedonian juniper berries, Spanish orange peel, Chinese cassia bark to name just a few!)

  • Learn about the history of gin and the very English tradition of gin & tonic

  • Have a guided tasting of Sipsmith Gin and Vodka

  • Enjoy a special Sipsmith cocktail: In the bar at The Dorchester, a Sipsmith G&T costs £12.94!

  • Tuck into some cheese and charcuterie

  • Receive a free bottle of Sipsmith Gin or Vodka (not widely available to purchase, retails at £23 - £28. If you don’t think you’ll get through a bottle, it makes a wonderful present!)

  
  

  HOW BUY YOUR TICKETS & RESERVE YOUR SPACE

  Click register on the left of this page
  

  Please note, space is extemely limited for this event

  £45, Earlybird

  £50, after 5th February tickets

  
  

  Click here to visit the Sipsmith website

  Clck here to watch the BBC news piece
  

  
  

  Location

  27 Nasmyth Street, London W6 0HA

  
  

  Sipsmith’s awards & reviews

  “Made in London, in a traditional handcrafted copper still, by three friends who passionately put quality before quantity, this is a drink with soul and substance” (Richard Reed, Style magazine)

  “It’s a new brand that draws on the oldest traditions of gin-making. A product that’s sophisticated, yet neighbourly, made with the old-fashioned, yet thoroughly modern concept of hand-crafting something fine, and supporting local produce and producers” (Claire Doble, The London Blog)

  “Stunning spirits that are smooth, full of charater and have true intensity of flavour” (The Drink Shop.com)

  
  Dinner & Cocktails after the tour

  After the Sipsmith tour, if Tastourians fancy it, we will be heading to Tatra, a fantastic Polish restaurant on Goldhawk Road, for dinner and cocktails.

  Tatra has modern Polish and East European cuisine with a huge selection of vodkas, including their excellent home-made flavoured vodkas. The chef/owner used to be the head chef at Wodka in Kensington, before deciding that he wanted to do it bigger, better and for less money!

  For more info about Tatra, check out www.tatrarestaurant.co.uk

  
  
  
  

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• WINE: DESSERT SpeedTASTING

  • Start
    February 26, 2011
  •  
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    £35 ● Embankment

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        The pudding is in the glass!
  

  
  

  
  

  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

  £40.00 If booked after 19th February
  

  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. ”

  “ 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. ”

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

  
  

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• WINE: CHEAP vs CHEERFUL SpeedTASTING

  • Start
    March 19, 2011
  •  
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    £35 ● Embankment

  Register

   

       Taste the difference!
  

  
  

  
  

  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

  £40.00 If booked after 12th March
  

  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. ”

  “ 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. ”

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

  
  

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• WINE: TRENDY vs TRADITITONAL SpeedTASTING

  • Start
    April 16, 2011
  •  
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    £35 ● Embankment

  Register

   

       Taste the difference!
  

  
  

  
  

  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

  £40.00 If booked after 9th April
  

  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. ”

  “ 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. ”

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

  
  

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