London offers a diversity of cuisines and has the widest variety of food at Michelin starred level of any city in the world. London is fast becoming the gastronomic capital attracting ambitious and talented chefs from around the globe. Students can enjoy behind the scenes tour of one of London's best known hotels as well as exploring Billingsgate fish market, displaying the largest selection of fish in the UK and Smithfield's Meat Market, one of the largest of its kind in Europe.
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Hospitality & Catering Student Tours to London
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Hospitality & Catering Student Tours to London
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Spitafields Market
New Spitalfields houses the largest number of wholesalers and has the highest turnover, making it the UK's leading horticultural market. The continuing specialisation by wholesalers in exotic fruit and vegetables means that New Spitalfields provides the greatest choice of these products of any market in Europe. Although the Market does not offer regular tours these can be arranged and they will make every effort to accommodate your group.
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Vinopolis
You will meet your expert Vinopolis guide at the visitors' entrance. They will then take you through the different areas of the tour whilst tasting 6 specially selected wines. Your guide will select the regions and the wines to be sampled and will share their knowledge by showing you how to 'sniff, gargle and spit' like a professional. You will also have the opportunity to ask your guide any questions you may have.
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Cookery School
This fantastic cookery school offers a range of different classes for beginners and experienced cooks as well as offer wine tasting sessions and demonstrations by visiting professional cooks. A vast range of classes are available such as Seafood, Italian, Christmas, Sauces, Pastry, Indian, Chinese, Bread Baking and Scones to name a few.
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Hotel Tour
Take a tour around a luxury hotel to gain insight into the customer service skills that promote good hospitality and catering. Hotel staff are able to give presentations to provide further information on the industry that benefit Hospitality & Catering Students.
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Smithfields Meat Market
Meat has been bought and sold at Smithfield for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest markets in London. A livestock market occupied the site as early as the 10th century. Approximately 120,000 tons of produce pass through the market each year. Buyers including butchers, restaurateurs and caterers are able see the goods for themselves and drive away with what they have bought. The ancient meat market has been transformed into the most modern in Europe, possibly even the world.
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Sambrook's Brewery
Sambrook's Brewery is an independent brewery based in Battersea, London. Set up in August 2008, Sambrook's Brewery aims to bring the craft of brewing back to the heart of London. Private group tours are available and run for 30-40 minutes with an optional tasting session immediately following the tour. Tours take place between Monday & Thursday evenings and the group size must be between 10 and 25 people.
Suggested Accommodation
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Royal National Hotel
Location: London
Facilities: This hotel is centrally located and within easy reach of museums, galleries, historical and cultural attractions. It is an award winning accommodation and has several different restaurants with something for everyones taste. The rooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities and TV and Radio and wireless internet connection points.
Capacity: 1630 Rooms
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