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Gastronomy

The Art of Gastronomy is access to the world’s finest cuisine, the discovery of local delicacies, journeys elevated by their dining experiences. It is the reservation with Michelin star restaurants, the most memorable street food tours and the discovery of the hidden gems away from the main tourist spots.

Each foray takes you to a place where food is in the heart of the culture and memories are made by the experiences, the cuisine and the people.

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True Gastronomic Experiences

The tastes and smells of destinations can live with you as long as the memories of the landscapes and people. Our team have carefully curated experiences to provide a sample of authentic, local delicacies from around the world.

Laotian Cuisine - Laos, ASI - Experience

Laotian Cooking Class

Discover the flavours and techniques of Laotian cuisine under the expert guidance of Chef Joy in the picturesque setting of Tamarind Gardens. Learn the skills and recipes to create your own delectable lunch, before feasting on the resulting gourmet delights. You’ll be able to recreate the dishes at home with a souvenir recipe book filled with the secrets of Chef Joy’s expertise. Immerse yourself in a day of new flavours, ingredients, and techniques, surrounded by the serene beauty of Tamarind Gardens, making this cooking experience an unforgettable blend of education and indulgence.
Chinatown Food Tour - Thailand

A Taste of Chinatown

Immerse yourself in Bangkok’s Chinese heritage by eating your way through 200-years of Chinatown’s history, exploring diverse eateries from street food vendors to charming restaurants. Meander through its narrow alleys and character-laden streets, before stopping to enjoy sunset with a drink at a riverside bar. Hop in a tuk-tuk to dive into the heart of Chinatown, sampling over 12 unique delicacies including dim sum, dumplings, fresh seafood and local desserts, learning more about the dishes and the local area as you soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Chinatown.
Street Food Experience - Penang Malaysia

Street Food Paradise in Penang

Travel through Malaysia’s varied history as you sample the famed street food of Penang. From Chinese to Malay, British to Indian, the dishes showcase the historic influences that play out in the city’s cultural heritage. Blow away the cobwebs with the spicy-sour Penang Assam Laksa, taste the city’s Indian roots with Nasi Kandar and graze on sticky satay. Strolling past the various street food stalls is a journey for all the senses and a chance to mingle with the local Penangites as they make the most of the cooler evening.
Learn to Cook Khmer - Cambodia

Learn to Cook Khmer

Discover Cambodian history, culture and beliefs through the country’s cuisine as you enjoy a private cooking lesson in a local home. Immersed in the tranquillity of a shaded palm and bamboo grove, the family will introduce you to the importance of food in Cambodian daily life and culture. As you explore the vast array of herbs and spices you’ll uncover their significance in traditional beliefs, customs and superstitions. Finally, take a seat in a private stilted pavilion overlooking a lily pond and feast on the lunch you’ve helped to prepare.
Tamarind Private Masterclass - Laos

Tamarind Private Masterclass

Discover the flavours and techniques of Laotian cuisine under the expert guidance of Chef Joy in the picturesque setting of Tamarind Gardens. Learn the skills and recipes to create your own delectable lunch, before feasting on the resulting gourmet delights. You’ll be able to recreate the dishes at home with a souvenir recipe book filled with the secrets of Chef Joy’s expertise. Immerse yourself in a day of new flavours, ingredients, and techniques, surrounded by the serene beauty of Tamarind Gardens, making this cooking experience an unforgettable blend of education and indulgence.
Rural Balinese Culinary Experience - Indonesia

Rural Balinese Culinary Experience

Take a culinary journey through the island’s exotic ingredients and rich culture with a Balinese cooking class. Located in a rural setting, the class begins with an early morning visit to a bustling local market to select the freshest ingredients, including meat, seafood, vegetables and spices, before diving into the techniques and flavours of Balinese cuisine. After around 1½ hours in the kitchen, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labour with a sumptuous feast, surrounded by picturesque rice fields.

Sushi Making & Tsukiji Outer Market

Dive into the outer Tsukiji fish market and learn all there is to know about sushi from a 4th generation Edamame sushi chef. Opened in 1935, Tsukiji market abounds with fresh produce, from seafood and sushi to Wagyu beef. Strolling through the rows of stallholders of the outer market is an opportunity to discover the market’s cultural heritage before trying your hand at making sushi. Learn the art of rolling and moulding to produce deliciously fresh dishes, before sitting down to enjoy the results.
Coffee Tour - Colombia

Coffee Tour of Armenia

Emark on a coffee tour around the coffee region of Colombia in Armenia, in the Andes Mountains, where the best of Colombia’s coffee is grown. Visit a family-run farm and learn how coffee is grown, and understand how to thresh and roast the beans. Absorb the stunning landscapes surrounding you and look out onto the views of the river valley and the Central Andes Mountains.
Street Food Tour Merida - Mexico

Merida Street Food Tour

Indulge in a wide range of Mexican flavours on a guided street market tour. Venture to the colonial town of Merida, and enjoy admiring the narrow cobblestone streets and historic architecture as you embark on your tour, designed especially around the tastes of liking. Smell the unique aromas of spices floating from each market stall and learn about the range of regional specialities unique to Mexico. Visit the best spots to eat some delicious Mexican tacos, and test your taste buds by trying some chapulines, a common delicacy in Mexico. At the end of your tour, engage in a fun-filled cooking class using the fresh produce you have picked up along the way.
Central Restaurant - Lima - Peru

Dining at One of the World’s Fifty Best Restaurants

Indulge in the delicious Peruvian cuisine during your visit by visiting the Central Restaurant. One of the World’s Fifty Best Restaurants, enjoy the wide range of delicious regional specialities Central boasts. Smell the rich aromas of the different dishes, all inspired by Peruvian ecosystems of diverse levels of altitude, from the sea to the Andes.
Champagne Tour - France, EUR - Experience

Wine Tour around Champagne

Venture to Champagne to try a wide selection of different samples of the drink the region was named after: Champagne. Visit a private champagne maison and explore the vibrant green landscape of the vineyard before your tasting. Under the guidance of a Sommelier, learn about how this luxurious drink is crafted and the distinction between each variation. Indulge in sampling glasses of some of the best Champagne in our chosen vineyard.Take the time to visit the village of Hautvillers, the home of Dom Pérignon, invented in the 18th century.
Athens Food Tour

Athens Food Tour and the Acropolis

Embark on a food tour around Athens to enjoy a range of Greek dishes. With the origins of Greek delicacies inextricably rooted in Ancient Greece, this tour is the perfect way to capture the rich history of Greece. Begin your tour in a historic cafe by drinking traditionally brewed Greek Coffee paired with a sweet Greek pastry, such as baklava. Traverse past the Acropolis, a striking ancient monument built in the 5th century BC, as you wander along to your lunch. Sample the freshest Greek seafood and taste a selection of mezzes and dips at a traditional taverna, all whilst absorbing a quintessentially Greek atmosphere.

Gastronomic Itineraries

Our travel design process starts with you and your ideas, each trip created from a blank piece of paper.

Our travel specialists have created a selection of example itineraries to provide a sense of what can be crafted for you.

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Gastronomy through the Galapagos

Ecuador, Galapagos

12 Day Itinerary

Guide Price: £15,600pp

Guide Price: $19,800pp

Starting in the capital of Ecuador, Quito, to the Andes and onto the Galapagos Islands, discover the rich flavours of Ecuadorian cuisine from the markets to five star dining.

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A Crafted Italian Palate

Italy

13 Day Itinerary

Guide Price: £9,100pp

Guide Price: $11,500pp

Arguably the home of elegant cuisine, this Italian odyssey, from top to toe, epitomises gastronomical excellence. Starting in Piedmont, moving through the hills of Tuscany and onto the azure shores of Amalfi, this journey ignites the palate in true Italian flair.

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Gastronomy and Wellness in Japan

Japan

14 Day Itinerary

Guide Price: £8,900pp

Guide Price: $10,700pp

Embark on a journey through Japan’s vibrant culinary scene, where you can craft the freshest sushi and explore an extraordinary array of shops, followed by relaxation in an authentic ryokan after a bustling day.

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