Wine & Food Pairing Experience at Home – Corks with Cuisines
Embark on a flavourful 3.5-hour journey through wine and food pairings, all from the comfort of your home. Led by expert Sommelier Alya, this immersive tasting experience will boost your wine confidence, demystify the language of wine, and refine your food-pairing skills — preparing you to order like a pro at your next restaurant outing. You’ll explore 5 guided tasting courses (hot and cold), each paired with a wine hand-selected to your preferences. Through interactive tasting cards and hands-on conversation, you’ll discover how wine is made, what influences its flavours, and how to master the perfect food match. 🍽️ Experience Includes: • Canapés to kick things off • 3 tasting-size courses paired to wine • Dessert or cheese (optional extra course available) • 1 premium wine pairing per course • Interactive tasting cards & sommelier-led exploration • Fully homemade menu matched to your chosen theme 🎯 Choose Your Tasting Theme: 1) Exploring One… Delve deep into a single grape (like Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Noir), a wine style (rosé around the world), or one region (Italy, South Africa, the Mediterranean). Discover how terroir and technique influence flavour, with sparkling and sweet options included. 2) Wine & Spice Pair wine with flavourful spices such as cumin, paprika, ginger, chilli or vanilla. Explore how wine complements (or clashes with) bold seasoning in restaurant-style dishes. 3) Seasonal Selection Celebrate the best of the season with wine pairings for fresh produce like asparagus, courgette, lamb, spring greens and more. Expect lighter reds, crisp whites and beautiful rosés. ✨ Bespoke themes also available upon request. 🎉 Perfect for: Dinner at Home, Cultural, Date Nights, Anniversaries, Housewarming, Team Building, Off Site, Garden Parties, Wellbeing A relaxed yet informative wine and food pairing experience — perfect for wine lovers, curious foodies or anyone ready to elevate their entertaining game.
Embark on a flavourful 3.5-hour journey through wine and food pairings, all from the comfort of your home. Led by expert Sommelier Alya, this immersive tasting experience will boost your wine confidence, demystify the language of wine, and refine your food-pairing skills — preparing you to order like a pro at your next restaurant outing. You’ll explore 5 guided tasting courses (hot and cold), each paired with a wine hand-selected to your preferences. Through interactive tasting cards and hands-on conversation, you’ll discover how wine is made, what influences its flavours, and how to master the perfect food match. 🍽️ Experience Includes: • Canapés to kick things off • 3 tasting-size courses paired to wine • Dessert or cheese (optional extra course available) • 1 premium wine pairing per course • Interactive tasting cards & sommelier-led exploration • Fully homemade menu matched to your chosen theme 🎯 Choose Your Tasting Theme: 1) Exploring One… Delve deep into a single grape (like Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Noir), a wine style (rosé around the world), or one region (Italy, South Africa, the Mediterranean). Discover how terroir and technique influence flavour, with sparkling and sweet options included. 2) Wine & Spice Pair wine with flavourful spices such as cumin, paprika, ginger, chilli or vanilla. Explore how wine complements (or clashes with) bold seasoning in restaurant-style dishes. 3) Seasonal Selection Celebrate the best of the season with wine pairings for fresh produce like asparagus, courgette, lamb, spring greens and more. Expect lighter reds, crisp whites and beautiful rosés. ✨ Bespoke themes also available upon request. 🎉 Perfect for: Dinner at Home, Cultural, Date Nights, Anniversaries, Housewarming, Team Building, Off Site, Garden Parties, Wellbeing A relaxed yet informative wine and food pairing experience — perfect for wine lovers, curious foodies or anyone ready to elevate their entertaining game.
Sommelier Alya
Alya - Sommelier & Wine Expert for At-Home Tastings
With over a decade in luxury hospitality and Michelin-starred experience, Alya is a passionate wine expert and certified sommelier (WSET Level 3) who specialises in making wine fun, approachable, and entirely personal. Alya hosts bespoke wine tastings and interactive sessions in the comfort of your home, designed to suit all levels - from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Her aim? To help you explore new labels, understand wine in a relaxed setting, and gain confidence in choosing and pairing bottles for any occasion. What sets her apart is not just her expertise, but her genuine love for storytelling, accessibility, and giving back - a portion of her work supports charitable causes close to her heart. 🍷 What to Expect: • Private wine tastings tailored to your preferences • Themes include hidden gems, blind tastings, food pairings & regional spotlights • Interactive, no-pretence format that’s both educational and entertaining • Wine selection guidance and optional shopping support 🎉 Perfect for: Dinner parties, birthdays, hen dos, corporate team building, anniversaries, and relaxed nights with friends 🌍 Style: Inclusive, fun, and memorable - wine experiences with heart, humour, and depth With Alya as your sommelier, every glass tells a story - and every sip brings a little more joy to your table.
With over a decade in luxury hospitality and Michelin-starred experience, Alya is a passionate wine expert and certified sommelier (WSET Level 3) who specialises in making wine fun, approachable, and entirely personal. Alya hosts bespoke wine tastings and interactive sessions in the comfort of your home, designed to suit all levels - from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Her aim? To help you explore new labels, understand wine in a relaxed setting, and gain confidence in choosing and pairing bottles for any occasion. What sets her apart is not just her expertise, but her genuine love for storytelling, accessibility, and giving back - a portion of her work supports charitable causes close to her heart. 🍷 What to Expect: • Private wine tastings tailored to your preferences • Themes include hidden gems, blind tastings, food pairings & regional spotlights • Interactive, no-pretence format that’s both educational and entertaining • Wine selection guidance and optional shopping support 🎉 Perfect for: Dinner parties, birthdays, hen dos, corporate team building, anniversaries, and relaxed nights with friends 🌍 Style: Inclusive, fun, and memorable - wine experiences with heart, humour, and depth With Alya as your sommelier, every glass tells a story - and every sip brings a little more joy to your table.
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