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Unlike some top chefs, Anton Mosimann doesn't spend half his life on TV - but his cooking is all the better for it. He's the holder of the Royal Warrant for Catering Services to HRH the Prince of Wales, and he's been awarded an OBE. Your experience begins with a coffee and a tour of the Mosimann Academy, which Anton set up as a centre of learning and excellence in cooking. The tour will take in Anton's amazing private library, which contains over 6,000 cookery books, dating from as far back as the 15th century. Then you'll watch a cookery demonstration by a top chef, where you'll be able to pick up a few new skills, before being whisked by coach to Mosimann's, the renowned private dining club in Belgravia. Relax in the splendid surroundings of one of the private dining rooms - the building was originally used as a church in Victorian times - and enjoy a fantastic three course dinner with wine.

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Unlike some top chefs, Anton Mosimann doesn't spend half his life on TV - but his cooking is all the better for it. He's the holder of the Royal Warrant for Catering Services to HRH the Prince of Wales, and he's been awarded an OBE. Your experience begins with a coffee and a tour of the Mosimann Academy, which Anton set up as a centre of learning and excellence in cooking. The tour will take in Anton's amazing private library, which contains over 6,000 cookery books, dating from as far back as the 15th century. Then you'll watch a cookery demonstration by a top chef, where you'll be able to pick up a few new skills, before being whisked by coach to Mosimann's, the renowned private dining club in Belgravia. Relax in the splendid surroundings of one of the private dining rooms - the building was originally used as a church in Victorian times - and enjoy a fantastic three course dinner with wine.

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It's hard to say what's best about Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Is it the glorious Cotswold location, the beautiful gardens, the individually decorated rooms or the exceptional food? Le Manoir is the fulfilment of chef Raymond Blanc's vision to open the perfect hotel and restaurant. Housed in a lovingly restored 15th century manor, it's the perfect place to relax, recharge, and spend some special time together. The menu has been described as 'a twist of imaginative genius' and the cuisine is undoubtedly the focus of every guest's visit. You'll enjoy a five course Menu Classique meal at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, followed by an overnight stay in a superb Junior Suite. The following morning, after a fine French breakfast, take some time to wander in the beautiful gardens: a magnificent two acre vegetable and herb garden, an English water garden, fed by natural springs, and a tranquil Japanese tea garden. You'll also take home a signed copy of one of Raymond's cookery books.

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Ever dreamt about spending lazy summer days amongst the leaves and grapes of your very own wine producing vineyard? Take a step towards that dream and adopt your very own vine from one of England's premier wine producers. Take a trip down to the wonderful award winning Sussex vineyard to visit your vine and receive an escorted and informative tour of the wine making processes by one of the resident wine experts, as well as receiving a fantastic ten percent discount off any purchases made on the day in the wine shop. To top it off you take home a little bit of a wine related pleasure with you with a certificate of your vine adoption, a map of the vineyard so you can locate your new leafy friend and a book of wine tips so you will be quaffing with style. This will be useful because as an added bonus you will receive a generous gift pack of two sumptuous wines produced by your very own vine and his little friends for you to enjoy at home. A must for any wine lover.

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English wines are becoming increasingly popular and have gained a well respected reputation within the industry in the UK and abroad. So if you're partial to a glass of wine and would like to know how the grape gets to the glass, then this experience is for you. Taking place at an award winning vineyard set in beautiful Sussex countryside, your experience will start with tea and coffee and an introduction to the estate and its history. Then you will be taken on a tour of the vineyard, from the original cuttings to the newest additions and will learn about the whole process from planting to harvesting. From here go straight onto the winery to find out something about the winemaking process, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling of the finished wine. And what better way to finish a perfect day out than… you guessed it… quaff some wine! You'll taste three different varieties and a buffet lunch is also included. A bottle is all yours to take home and savour later.

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English wines are becoming increasingly popular and have gained a well respected reputation within the industry in the UK and abroad. So if you're partial to a glass of wine and would like to know how the grape gets to the glass, then this experience is for you. Taking place at an award winning vineyard set in beautiful Sussex countryside, your experience will start with tea and coffee and an introduction to the estate and its history. Then you will be taken on a tour of the vineyard, from the original cuttings to the newest additions and will learn about the whole process from planting to harvesting. From here go straight onto the winery to find out something about the winemaking process, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling of the finished wine. And what better way to finish a perfect day out than… you guessed it… quaff some wine! You'll taste three different varieties and a buffet lunch is also included. A bottle is all yours to take home and savour later.

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Fish is fashionable, tasty and most importantly, good for you. Spend a day learning the ins and outs of cooking this wonderful food with the experts at Fishworks, the specially-designed fish cookery school and brainchild of award-winning chef and fish expert Mitch Tonks. An expertly trained in-house chef will teach you how to confidently identify and buy fish, will demonstrate and give you invaluable skills in preparing and cooking all sorts of fish and shellfish in everyday situations, as well as how to go all fancy for special occasions and make a spectacular statement. Over the course of the day you'll prepare, cook and eat a wide range of specially chosen seasonal dishes, all washed down with a range of carefully-selected wines. So that you don't forget anything you've learned, everyone takes home a folder filled with top fishy tips, plus you'll get a ten percent discount against any fish you purchase on the day from the wide selection of fresh produce from the on-site fishmongers.

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The smell of freshly baked bread has to be amongst the top ten best smells in the world, right up there with freshly mown grass. Contrary to popular belief, making your own bread doesn't have to be difficult and time consuming, turning out like a block of concrete after all your efforts. Or at least it won't by the time you've finished this experience. Join a top French baker and head chef who will show you the best way of lifting and folding your dough to create lots of air and therefore produce a lighter bread with less effort. More importantly, everything is taught using domestic equipment and appliances, meaning methods are easily duplicated at home, so you can turn your kitchen into a bakery whenever you like. Use your newfound skills to make a variety of breads from three different types of dough. Enjoy the results of your hard work by sitting down to lunch, including a well deserved glass of red or white wine.

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After a hard week at work is there anything better than knowing that you have a nice, relaxing weekend to look forward to? And what better way to enjoy yourself than by spending time with good friends and eating wonderful fresh and beautifully produced food. But would the idea of throwing a dinner party send you into a stress related frenzy? Does it conjure up disturbing images of pots and pans randomly thrown all over the kitchen while you stand there screaming? After you have been on this experience those images will plague you no longer. The day is tailor-made according to the overall skill level of the group but the aim is to teach you how to use the freshest seasonal ingredients, how to entertain in style and importantly how to make perfect dinner party food that allows you to relax and enjoy your evening. Enjoy the results of your hard work by sitting down to lunch, including a well deserved glass of red or white wine.

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We've all been there haven't we? Picture yourself cooking a fabulous three course dinner for friends and family… They've absolutely loved the entree and positively swooned over the main course. It's time for the dessert - la piece de resistance! Lo and behold, the bottom of your apple tart has gone so soggy that it looks more like apple mush. Worry no longer fellow pastry lovers, because this masterclass will show you how to never a suffer soggy base ever again. Each class is tailor-made according to the skills and level of the group on the day and it gives you the opportunity to learn secrets you will put into practise time and time again once you know. Of course, not all pastry is sweet so you will learn to make a variety of dishes, from quiches to tarts. Then you will sit down to lunch to enjoy your hard work, including a well deserved glass of red or white wine.

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