Celia Brooks is a passionate cook, food writer & TV chef, committed to inspiring others in the kitchen, through her writing, demonstrations & TV appearances. Everything she does is about inspiring people to appreciate good food. All of Celia's Gastrotours are a unique opportunity to join her for an insider's view of London's vibrant culinary hotspots. She has specially designed each day to be bursting at the seams with exclusive food & wine tastings & encounters with passionate foodies & producers: a chance to discover new tastes, rediscover old ones, & to acquire knowledge about food & wine through all your senses. You can choose between two different tours, either Portobello Road or Covent Garden. Portobello Road is known as one of the funkiest street markets in London, but few are aware of the inspiring culinary secrets peppered throughout this famous neighbourhood. You'll taste your way around the area, including tapas, fine hams, cheeses & olives, & samples from artisan market stalls. Enjoy discovering culinary treasures like exotic herbs & spices, tasting premium naturally reared British meats, & savouring a cheese & wine-matching experience at the best local vintner. The day concludes with a special tasting & demonstration in the kitchen of a unique chocolate boutique. While in Covent Garden Celia will escort you through the tourist mayhem to uncover the neighbourhood's true foodie gems. You'll be treated to a host of treats, including a sampling of the hippest new superfoods, English cheeses, Egyptian street food, surprise tastings from the Real Food Market & more, all peppered with stories about the neighbourhood's fascinating history. A unique Italian wine tasting with "ciccette" (Italian tapas) completes this varied & colourful foodie experience in the heart of London's West End. All diets can be catered for.