Tasting sessions, photography workshops and Wine & Spirits Theatre tickets now on sale
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From chocolate tastings to sake sipping to world-class photography tips, our newly announced add-on sessions are open to book.
Whether you’re passionate about flavour, curious about global ingredients or eager to sharpen your photography skills, the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Food Festival is once again bringing together a world of taste and storytelling. This year’s tasting sessions and photography workshops offer a line-up of experiences that will heighten your senses and deepen your knowledge — and they’re available to book now, starting from just £6 per session. In addition to this, the Wine & Spirits Theatre tickets are now on sale, where you can learn about the history and traditions, and what makes regional wines and spirits so unique.
Held across the weekend of 19-20 July, these 45-minute to one-hour sessions are designed to give visitors a deeper dive into the stories, people and techniques behind the food and drink we love.
Please note: Add-on tickets can only be purchased in conjunction with a General Admission ticket. Please ensure that you hold the correct ticket combination before finalising your order.
🍫 Tasting sessions
From Italian truffles to artisan cheeses, tropical coconuts to handcrafted chocolate, our intimate tasting sessions offer a chance to explore the world one bite at a time. Led by industry experts and passionate producers, each session reveals the flavours and traditions behind some of the planet’s most prized ingredients.
And for those who like their experiences a little stronger, don’t miss our special cocktail tastings — a spirited way to round off your festival day.
Just £6 per session.
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🍷 Wine & Spirits Theatre
A perennial festival favourite, the Wines & Spirits Theatre returns with a globe-trotting drinks menu. Take your palate from the coastal vineyards of Portugal to the mountain wineries of Georgia, or discover the refined elegance of Japanese sake, all under the guidance of expert sommeliers.
More sessions will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Just £10 per session.
📷 Food photography workshops
Ever wondered how to capture the perfect flat lay? Or what it takes to make street food look magazine-ready? Join four of National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s top contributors as they share tricks of the trade in these hands-on sessions. Whether you’re using a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with the skills to elevate your food photography — at home and on the road.
Just £6 per session.
🎟 Festival entry tickets — now 25% off
Haven’t booked your main festival ticket yet? Snap one up now for just £18.75, a saving of 25%. Once you’ve secured your entry, reserve your seat at one of our unforgettable tasting or photography experiences.
