This one day course has been designed personally by Jean-Christophe to express his passion & creativity with food along with an appreciation for fine wines. Using a range of seasonal produce & ingredients he reveals through his demonstrations the secrets to; soups without potato or starch, chicken & fish dishes, gratins with curry, why, when & where to seasoning, the perfect apple tarte tatin & crazy caramel creations! The course is always inspirational & enlightening & guaranteed to add new

Dimensions to your cooking. Guests will arrive from 10.30am, where you will be greeted by one of the chefs with tea, coffee & biscuits, for an 11.00am start time. One of Jean-Christophes chefs, will start the day with demonstrations until Approx. midday. This is when Jean-Christophe joins in with a champagne reception & then begins his inspirational demonstrations. Throughout the day you will eat a wide range of dishes, as they are prepared, & Jean-Christophe will share with you personal stories from his life. The experience will finish around 6pm, although they can often overrun. Please note: this day does not include hands on cooking.

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If you're a tea lover, or you know a tea lover, then this is the perfect gift experience. Under the expert tuition of your host, who has tasted over a million cups of tea, you'll learn about the history, origin, styles & different tastes of tea, & the 'cut, tear, curl' process versus the orthodox process of tea making. As part of this experience you will get to try 24 different blends of tea & put all the skills you have learnt into practise by making your very own blend which you can take home with you. Your experience will start with an introduction to your master tea blender. Then it's on to the important part of tasting different blends including; green, oolong, white, black, herbal & other teas of the world. During the tasting you'll also learn the art of slurping & spitting. Finally you will end the experience by creating your very own blend each to take home with you. ...

If you're a tea lover, or you know a tea lover, then this is the perfect gift experience. Under the expert tuition of your host, who has tasted over a million cups of tea, you'll learn about the history, origin, styles & different tastes of tea, & the 'cut, tear, curl' process versus the orthodox process of tea making. As part of this experience you will try 24 different blends of tea. Then put all the skills you have learnt into practise by making your very own blend which you can take home with you. Your experience will start with an introduction to your Master Tea Blender. Then it is onto the important part of tasting different blends including; green, oolong, white, black, herbal & other teas of the world. During the tasting you'll also learn the art of slurping & spitting. Finally each of you will end the experience by creating your very own blend each to take home with you. ...

Give a quintessentially British gift; present them with the exclusive alcohol-free Tea Time Hamper & prepare to be the guest of honour at afternoon tea. A thoroughly British collection brings together the UK’s finest tea time classics. When eleven o’clock strikes, get the Mad Hatter bags brewing while you choose from Walkers Shortbread Fingers & Oatcakes, or Tea Biscuits & traditional Yorkshire Brack by Botham’s of Whitby. Toast the Apricot Tea Bread, ready to top with Mrs Bridge’s Scottish Strawberry Preserve or zesty Lemon Curd for that extra zing. Presented beautifully in a reusable Hessian bag, the Tea Time Hamper combines luxury essentials from the best brands to create the world’s greatest cuppa experience. A thoughtful gift for friends & family of all ages, anyone with a sweet tooth & those who enjoy a delectable afternoon spread. Should an individual stock item not be available the hamper may be substituted with a similar product of equal or greater value to that it replaces. Please allow 3 to 5 working days for delivery. ...

Enjoy personal tuition from a professional instructor on one of the UK's beautiful trout lakes & rivers. You'll be "wet fly" fishing
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You’re never too old to play soldiers! Dodge exploding pellets & gun down the enemy in simulated skirmishes. Not only is paintballing great fun, it’ll test your skills of endurance, quick-thinking, leadership & teamwork. You’ll be running around purpose built imaginative 'battle-fields' which may include; Treking through the jungle to locate an ancient stone pyramid in the ‘ Tomb Raider’ game. Or Embarking on a mission to protect the President on his tour of the UK You & your team will need to escort the President back to his vehicle when you suddenly come under attack in the ‘ London Apocalypse’ game. Your day will begin getting fully kitted out with full head protection anti-mist goggle system which is unique to Delta Force Paintball, full body protection & a combat suit with high padded collar to protect your neck. After a safety briefing & target practice let the games begin! You & a friend will enjoy a full day's paintballing using the latest USA-spec rapid-fire semi-automatic machine guns with a hip-mounted 400-shot battlepack. To get you started included is 100 paintballs each. To ensure your safety & enjoyment you will be given tuition & supervised by friendly marshals throughout the day. Some locations also provide a snack, please check on booking. Your day will finish with a debrief & a rewards ceremony. Further paintballs can be bought on the day from the supplier. ...

Ever dreamed of being a pop star even if it’s just for a day? Now you can record a song of your dreams at a recording studio. This could be your stepping stone to the stars! On arrival at the studio, a professional sound engineer will help you select a backing track for your recording. We recommend that you sing a known track, rather than your own composition. After about half an hour setting up the equipment & discussing the project, the recording session starts. The vocals will be put on last &, depending on the experience of the participant, there should be enough time to mix the song & add final touches. At the end of the day you will take home your song on CD or audio cassette. ...

We can't promise you chart topping success, but we will record you singing the track of your dreams & help you get the best out of your voice. Together with a professional record producer & the helpful team, you can enjoy a real taste of how it feels to be a superstar for a day. On arrival at the studio, a professional sound engineer will help you select a backing track for your recording. We recommend that you sing a known track, rather than your own composition. After setting up the equipment & discussing the project, the recording session starts. The vocals will be put on last &, depending on the experience of the participant, there should be enough time to "mix" the song & add final touches. At the end of the day you will take home your song on CD or audio cassette. ...

Tiger & tracks combines a Tiger Moth flying lesson, a drive in an armoured personnel carrier & a flight in a Dragon Rapide. This is a superb package which gives a whole day of adventurous activity, immersed in the atmosphere of Duxford's Imperial War Museum. This package makes an extra special & unique present &

Includes:: all of the following:* Free entry into Imperial War Museum at Duxford * Half price entry for any accompanying family or friends* Tea & biscuits in the control tower * Hands-on flying lesson in an open cockpit Tiger Moth * Driving lesson in a armoured personnel carrier. * Flight in the Dragon Rapide * Professional photo taken beside your aircraft * Buffet lunch in the control tower * Guided tour of some of Duxford's aircraft collection * Log book flight certificate & champagne toast* Souvenir print of the Dragon Rapide

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London Duck Tours offer more than just a sightseeing tour; its an exciting road & river adventure appealing to visitors of all ages! The excitement of seeing London in this novel way is enhanced by an entertaining, action packed commentary by the tour guides providing an alternative view of Londons history. You are also treated to an unforgettable trip along the river, without ever leaving the comfort of your seat! Nothing compares to the thrill of driving from the road & dramatically launching straight into the Thames on this weird & wonderful vehicle. The tour will depart from Chicheley St. Waterloo (behind the London Eye). The amphibious vehicles drive past famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament & Trafalgar Square before a dramatic launch into the River Thames from a slipway at Vauxhall for the waterborne part of this quirky tour of london. Please book your experience in advance. Please note that teens must be accompanied by a paying adult. ...