Tastings
Join us on a beautiful journey.
At each Wine and Dine food and wine tasting event, Alison and Ian share their passion for a chosen region, grape or theme; introducing you to wines and sharing anecdotes that will transport you to sun drenched vineyards throughout the world. We offer a variety of
small dishes to serve alongside wine tastings and we match the food to the wines to enhance the overall tasting experience for you. Our themed events, showcasing amazing food and wine from regions or countries across the hemispheres, are both tasty
and inspiring.
We also offer private dining experiences that are the perfect present for a loved one - or a great excuse to have that special party - catering for up to fifteen people. A bespoke three course meal is written especially for your group and paired with a wine.
Love the outdoors? Why not enjoy an open air food and wine tasting experience. Beautiful Wood fired dishes cooked over a fire and baked in coals make for a delicious accompaniment to wines with your group seated around a fire pit.
Examples of the themes we offer are on our Tastings Page , you can also book an experience there.
We can also work with your suggestions for a theme for your event.
Drop us a line with your ideas, or queries, to Alison and Ian at hello@wineanddine.org.uk
Wine Tours
Why not book a beautiful day tour of the beautiful English Vineyards?
Discover why English Wine is the envy of the world, learn about the Vines and Vineyard management - and of course, taste some Wine!
On tours in Suffolk, or Norfolk, take in 3 Vineyards, a delicious lunch and a tasting at each vineyard. Maximum 7 persons. £150.00 per person*
To book, click below.
*We can arrange tours of other regions also, please get in touch with Alison and Ian at hello@wineanddine.org.uk for more info.
Classes
Enjoy our Wine And Dine bespoke cookery classes within your own home with especially selected wine pairings. If you enjoy cooking food from around the world, we can work alongside you to produce a dinner for your family and friends.
Alison is a multi award winning chef, who has worked with some of the top chefs from around the globe. She works with Ian to pair wine or beer to go alongside each dish. So whether you want to perfect your pasta making, create a celebratory curry or transform your tortillas, we will work with you to create a delicious evening alongside drinks to match the theme.
This is your chance to take your culinary talents to another level, or start your food journey from new.
Events
We run lots of tasting events that you can purchase tickets for.
These will either be online, such as virtual wine tastings, or in person events at a variety of venues.
Check out our link to see what's going on.
Aside from that we will be found at county shows and fairs, trade events - and we love working in collaboration with other business at their events, such as client gatherings, new customer welcome evenings, and much more!
To arrange a consultation regarding a corporate event, please email Alison and Ian at hello@wineanddine.org.uk
To see our ticketed events listings click below, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Consultancy
Ian has advised many commercial businesses designing menus, managing and selling wine to them, at venues around the world. Having seen both sides of the business, we want to help you discover the best tools and techniques to promote and sell wine, so that it contributes to the success and profitability of your business.
We research, create, and update wine lists, seeking the best wines at the best prices, with the aim of complementing and enhancing the restaurant's overall offering, of impressing their clients and ultimately, of being commercially successful.
Are you getting married?
Then Ian can arrange all the wine side of your big day. We discuss your budget and how many bottles you will require, based on the size of your party - and arrange the delivery in time for your nuptials. Essentially all the wine/drinks stress is taken away from you. To arrange an initial consulatation please email Ian at hello@wineanddine.org,uk
Food And
Wine Demos
We offer food and wine demonstrations and talks, from community festivals and cooking workshops to museum programs and corporate events, offering wide range of topics like specific cuisines, healthy eating, food waste reduction, or food history.
Alison and Ian have combined their vast food and wine knowledge to bring you informative, fun and creative talks. If you visit our 'About' page, you will gain an insight into our experience, that not only demonstrates those we have worked with, but
also highlights that we have won multiple awards
and accolades.
Some events are interactive, allowing participants to taste the prepared food, showcasing our passion, talent and expertise.
About Us
We are Alison and Ian.
Alison has 35 years of experience working in food. From teaching cookery, nutrition and food hygiene, running restaurants, broadcasting, writing both recipes and food articles, to carrying out cookery demos at food shows, Alison is passionate about cooking and enabling others to cook. She has worked with the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Rosemary Shrager, Brian Turner, Aldo Zilli and Cyrus Todiwala - and has written several cookery books, her latest being The Four Seasons, which was released
in 2024.
Ian has over 25 years experience in the Wine industry and is also keenly into his food. He is author of a book on Greek wine, called, Wine; It’s All Greek To Me - having lived in Greece for over 4 years. He also plied his trade and studied on the coast on Southern Spain for 2 years and has worked extensively across the UK - and is now a Wine Consultant, Specialist Tasting Host, and Sommelier, having advised a number of commercial businesses on menu design and wine selection. As well as being WSET3 qualified, he also holds a specialist certification in Greek Wine is also a Concours Champagne Spécialiste.
We first met, and worked together, in 2022 and are both deeply passionate about food and wine, and this is why this business means so much to us. The experiences we offer you, will give you the opportunity to tap into our vast knowledge base.
