Book a Cheese & Wine Challenge

Online bookings for wine challenges are only available for groups of 8-18 people. We can though accommodate as few as 6, and as many as 30, for these tastings, so please use our contact form if you can't find the availability you're looking for.

Please note the following regarding group bookings:

- We don't allow fancy dress, as a courtesy to other guests.
- We ask you to respect other customers and keep noise to a suitable level.
- Depending on the size of your group, you may not all be sitting on the same table - though your tables will all be adjacent to each other.
- It is our policy to take credit card details to secure your booking. These are not used for payment, we still require payment in full on the day of the tasting.

 

 

 

If you have specific requests or requirements, please use the box provided during the booking process. If you are not quite ready to book, but have questions for us, please use our general contact form.

FAQs

How long do tastings last?
We tend to let you dictate the pace of tastings, and they can last for more or less time depending on how much chatting there is and how quickly you’re drinking! On average, however, tastings last roughly 2 hours. If you have a deadline and need us to stick to a specific timing, just let us know.

Can I bring someone along who's not tasting?
The way we offer tastings means it's difficult not to include everyone sitting at the table, even if they aren't drinking! The charge for tasting is related just as much to the experience and the educational aspect involved as to the actual wine tasted, so it can be a little awkward to have a tasting, particularly with a small group, with members of the group not participating. Therefore, we’ve applied the following to our tasting bookings: if a tasting has at least 6 participants paying full price, we are happy for up to two ‘extra’ people, not tasting but sitting in, at a cost of £12.50 per person.

Do I need to drink the wine?!? 
We always offer spitoons, and if you’re pregnant/driving/would rather not drink you’d be surprised how much you can participate just by smelling and/or spitting out the wine. If you’d rather not spit, we find there’s usually at least one person on the table who’s happy to hoover up any leftovers!

Can I buy a tasting as a present for someone?
Yes indeed, we are more than happy to book a tasting and give you a voucher with all the details to give to your friend, alternatively we can just write ‘wine tasting’ and a value and leave it for them to book at their convenience.

How many wines will I taste?
That depends on the type of tasting - details are given under each heading on our tasting page. Six wines is the norm, with some tastings also including a glass of fizz on arrival.

What will I be tasting? Can I taste whatever I like?
We find that the best tastings are usually a mix of what people already know, as well as a few surprises. If you would like a completely bespoke tasting, please get in touch with us for a quote.

Can I buy the wines I've tasted?
You certainly can, and the cheeses too! We offer discounts for purchases made after a tasting - ask your tasting host for details.