Tempt your taste buds

Enjoy a foodie holiday in one of these epic locations

Make perfect pasta in Tuscany

Famous for truffles, wine and pasta, this beautiful Italian region, and the village of Roccatederighi, is among the best the country offers. Spend four days surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and rolling scenery while you learn to make authentic pasta and risotto. Immerse yourself in the art of pasta making as you get to grips with everything from linguini to tortellini, taught by experienced chefs in up-close cooking lessons. Your stay includes several excursions, such as a visit to a local vineyard, with a fun tasting session set against panoramic views. Experience the good stuff at a buffalo mozzarella farm, before exploring an organic Tuscan rice farm, which will be the base of the evening’s risotto masterclass. Your accommodation is a beautiful apartment, with an on-site pool, perfect for a relaxing dip at the end of a busy day.

Authentic Asian cooking in Thailand

Thai is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK, so why not enjoy the real thing on an adventure in Thailand? Starting in Bangkok, explore the city’s street food scene and discover the labyrinth of canals, before dinner at Nahm, one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Next stop is Sukhothai – home to Southeast Asia’s most beautiful ruins, giant Buddhas and ornamental lakes – where you’ll enjoy a cookery lesson in a family home. In Chiang Mai, visit an organic farm and learn how to make a traditional Lanna meal on a charcoal fire. Then snack on exotic fruits and explore jungle temples on a Vespa before afternoon tea, Chiang Mai-style. Winding up in the tropical paradise of Phuket, white sandy beaches and clear waters provide the perfect backdrop for a local food market tour. Enjoy delicious cuisine, including dim sum and rice curries, and mix up some cocktails at the Chalong Bay Distillery before ending your trip on a sunset cruise.

Wine and dine in Spain

Head to the Balearic island of Menorca and enjoy a week-long trip exploring and tasting your way around the gastronomic delights on offer. Join Annie B’s Spanish Kitchen on a food and wine adventure, which takes in stunning scenery along with dinners in the best restaurants, cooking classes of classic Menorcan dishes, and local wine tastings. Other highlights will include a trip to Mahon’s gourmet market, a tour and lunch at Binifadet Vineyard, a cheese farm visit, and meeting a gin producer, followed by cocktail classes. All set against the beautiful backdrop of the island and stays in gorgeous boutique hotels.

Food for the soul in the USA

From Tennessee to Louisiana, experience some of the classic cooking that’s distinctive to these states. This music and food-inspired tour will take you from the musical mecca of Nashville, to the toe-tapping charm of Memphis, where you can follow in the footsteps of musicians like Ike Turner and BB King at the famous Blues City Café, before heading to the food capital of the region, New Orleans. Visit the historic Court of Two Sisters, one of the oldest restaurants in the city and enjoy its jazz-inspired brunch, or pick some other speciality dishes such as Gumbo or Jambalaya. And watch local chefs in action at the New Orleans School of Cookery, as they showcase their expertise using authentic and regional flavours.