Top England Food & Drink Classes

Chocolate fans—this is the one for you! Rather than simply buying chocolate from a shop in York, this experience allows you to learn how to make your own chocolate bar from scratch. Learn special techniques used by chocolatiers—such as how to temper chocolate, and experiment with different flavor combinations too. At the end of the lesson, enjoy the perk of being able to take your chocolate bar away with you.

London takes its tea seriously—and you’ll be able to sip, sniff, and savor with the best of them during this masterclass. Make your own way to the Central London tasting room, and settle in with just a small group for company. You’ll sample varieties like black, oolong, and pu’erh tea; will learn to recognize what makes a quality tea; and will discover the history of tea-drinking in Britain.

Learn the art of making (and tasting!) chocolate from an expert during this fun tasting experience. Watch chocolate being made, and sample chocolates of different strengths and flavor notes made with cocoa beans from around the world. Once you’re done, enjoy great discounts in the shop and café.

Turn cooking into a party with this pasta-making experience. Ideal for London locals and tourists alike, you learn all about how to make fresh pasta from scratch, all while sipping complimentary bottomless prosecco and learning about the history and traditions of Italian pasta making. After you’re done cooking, enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner.

Experience London’s traditional pub scene—and discover historical drinking dens that most visitors miss—on this small-group, half-day tour. Accompany your guide to the history-saturated City of London, and visit at least four noteworthy pubs (drinks separate expense). Pop into centuries-old alehouses, see literary haunts favored by writers such as Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture as you explore.

Step into a real kitchen and learn to make real-deal Chinese dumplings from scratch in this private, fully hands-on cooking class in London. Your guide shares secret tips to help you master authentic Northern Chinese dumplings—from kneading the perfect dough to the "3-fold secret." Enjoy an intimate setting with full attention and take home your delicious creations along with a digital recipe to continue practicing.

This is a unique activity and the only one in London. You'll be part of a family for a night in a home away from home setting with delicious food and drink. It's the perfect experience for any visiting foodies!

Borough Market is one of the oldest and most celebrated food markets in the world, and London Bridge is the historic neighborhood that grew up around it. This is the best food tour in London Bridge, and one of the top-rated things to do in London for food lovers visiting from abroad. Over 3 hours and 6 hand-picked stops, you will explore Borough Market and the London Bridge area with a local guide who knows every address worth knowing. English food has a reputation. This tour aims to change it. From a bacon and egg bap to award-winning fish and chips, artisanal British cheeses paired with ale, cider or honey mead, and a proper sticky toffee pudding, every stop is chosen for quality and the tastings add up to a full meal. There is also a Secret Dish revealed only on the day.

Eating well in East London means knowing which spots locals rate and which are tourist traps, hard to judge as a visitor. This small-group food tour does the sorting, walking you between Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch for a run of tastings: a warm crumble, Brick Lane curry, freshly baked bagels, and fish and chips among them. A guide covers the area's mix of cultures as you eat your way through.

Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK. Sample authentic Indian cooking while learning how to craft the dishes yourself with the help of a professional chef and award-winning author in this small-group cooking class. Visit a local Indian food shop to shop for ingredients, while learning how Indian cuisine became so rooted in British culture.

Start with a welcome drink and a reserved table before stepping behind the bar to craft your own cocktails. With expert guidance, you’ll shake, pour, and garnish two cocktails of your choice. Expect prosecco on arrival, hands-on fun, and plenty of laughs — it’s interactive, lively, and made for groups.

London’s gin history goes back centuries, but it can be hard to learn about it when you’re exploring alone. Enjoy a private gin masterclass at the Old Royal Naval College, part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a welcome G&T, sample four award-winning gins while learning insider history from your gin-expert guide.

The Big Bakes invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join us in our iconic tent for some quintessentially British baking - creating Classic British Scones. This fun, immersive baking class is perfect for visitors to London, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed - Just bring your enthusiasm! We provide all equipment, ingredients, and know how. And yes - we even do the washing up! So you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a post-bake tasting of your warm, fresh creations.

York is famous for its chocolate–both Kit Kat bars and Terry’s Chocolate Orange were invented here. Have your own Willy Wonka experience in this class where you’ll craft chocolate truffles at a factory. Learn the basics of chocolate making, from tempering chocolate to making ganache, before you package your creations and take them home.

Learn how Yorkshire gin is made without guessing your way through tastings on this guided experience at Hooting Owl Distillery in York. Led by a master distiller, the tour explains the distillery’s process, origins, and the legend of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins, so you understand what you’re drinking—not just sampling it.

Discover the art of crafting Italy’s beloved cocktails in a lively class set in central London. Under the guidance of a friendly bartender, you’ll learn to mix and sip four signature cocktails, including the refreshing Aperol Spritz and the iconic Negroni, all while indulging in delicious Roman supplì. This hands-on experience is perfect for gatherings, whether it's a birthday bash or a fun night with friends. Immerse yourself in cocktail history, enjoy everything you create, and savor the authentic tastes of Italy with every sip.

Discover new and exciting wines from around the world with this small-group wine tasting experience in Torquay. Let a knowledgeable wine host guide you through the process of tasting different styles of wines, and sample six different varieties. Beginners welcome, as the experience caters to all levels of wine knowledge.

There’s nothing more British than scones with jam and clotted cream. In this fun workshop, led by a professional local baker, you’ll learn how to make scones from scratch then feast on your creations with clotted cream, jam, and tea. Along the way, hear the history of this classic treat and mingle with like-minded folk.

If you've ever wanted to make your own chocolate but haven't gotten around to traveling to far-flung places, get your fix right in the heart of London with this chocolate-making class. Join a small group in the charming neighborhood of Notting Hill to learn how cacao beans are transformed into chocolate bars. Then, under the watchful eye of a chocolatier, get your hands dirty and create your very own chocolate to take home with you.

Don’t just "go for drinks" in Liverpool. Put a twist on your evening plans with cocktails in the Alcotraz inn. Billed as a theatrical cocktail bar, this speakeasy-style prison bar comes complete with orange jumpsuits for drinking inmates, crooked prison guards, barred cells, and, most importantly, killer cocktails made with your own (smuggled-in) alcohol.

Booking afternoon tea with a royal view can be difficult to arrange on your own. This private experience at The Rubens at the Palace offers a relaxed way to enjoy the tradition overlooking the Royal Mews. Savor finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and cakes, choose from loose-leaf teas, and upgrade to include a glass of Champagne.

Gin is the go-to drink in London, so if you find yourself in the capital, treat yourself to a tasting session at the Greenwich Gin distillery. Located in the Old Royal Naval College, inside the maritime Greenwich neighborhood, learn the history of the juniper-based drink beloved by Londoners, and sample four of the distillery’s award-winning gins.

Lovers of all things sweet will enjoy this private gelato-making workshop in London. Your instructor guides you step-by-step through making delicious, homemade gelato and sorbet. As this is a private class, receive plenty of direct instruction. You can choose to make plant-based, dairy-free, or low-fat varieties if you like. Take around 1 quart (1 liter) of gelato home with you at the end.