264 Food & Drinks courses

We invite guests to join us for a three-hour tour of whisky history and production, featuring an extensive tasting of various styles of whisky, and culminating in a guided whisky blending exercise where participants select the ingredients for their own unique bottle of Scotch Whisky.

Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak! Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks? A wonderful culinary evening showcasing mouth-watering steaks, paired with 3 superb wines from classic wine regions and 3 beers. A fabulous feast for food, wine, and beer lovers!

Experience, Mixology Event, interactive, cocktail making classes are available at any time, any place in the North West Area (Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Leeds, etc) and for any group size. From a romantic private class for 2 to a group of friends or a corporate event. The perfect idea for a Party. We can come at your venue or you can come to us. Any Time, Any Place, For Any Group Size. We deliver regularly hosting masterclasses at our award winning, Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester venue. At our hosting venue is available.Please choice the date and time and add your preference in the note of the order. 📅 Sunday to Thursday⏰ At 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm or 8pm📍 Sicilian NQ - Restaurant and Bar, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ📅 Friday⏰ At 12pm or 2pm📍 Sicilian NQ - Restaurant and Bar, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ During this 2 hours Cocktail Making Masterclass, at the bar, our barman/barlady will lead our class through the background and concepts of mixology & cocktail making, showing fundamental techniques followed by demonstrations and tastings of 4 cocktails. After the explanation sections, with careful guidance behind the bar, each ‘trainee’ will make their own concoction to produce (and drink) 2 delicious "cocktail". To wrap up the class, we will let you loose behind the bar for "the grand finale" finishing with a shot of limoncello. This two hours class is cleverly structured to run through the fundamental styles of cocktail making, while also offering background knowledge on the premium ingredients and, above all, a focus on an interactive, hands-on experience for each participant. For Corporate or Private clients, it is available any time, any palace in the North West area, for any group size based on an personalised offer. Please send us a request to quote with all the details at master@dirextra.com For events at our venue your ticket includes: - Welcome complimentary cocktail created by yourself - Masterclass on 4 cocktails with our mixologist - Creation of 2 cocktails from the ones explained - Italian Dinner with Italian style sharing board ( with ham, cheese, olive, focaccia, garlic bread, arancini, pizzette, bruschette, crocchette etc - vegetarian option available on request) Course Venue Sicilian NQ, award winning "Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester", it's a charming mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Northern Quarter is a cool neighbourhood, with lively street art, bohemian bars and independent shops. It's home to lively restaurants and some of the city's biggest music venues, featuring concerts from trendy independent bands and famous artists.

Do you want to get some training in the hospitality sector? We are waiting here for you in Knight Training, come to get your Award in Licensed Hospitality Operations now and train with us! This qualification is designed for those new to running or looking to run, licensed retail premises. Don't waste any more time and give us a call on 0330 999 3199 to find more about it!

A payment plan is available, please contact us for more details. WSET Level 3 in Wines Award is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. If you are looking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.  What the course covers Wine Tasting: Taste, describe and analyse wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Food and Wine Matching: A guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels Wine Production: Learn about the production factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine from vineyard to bottling Light Wines: Learn about the styles of wines produced in the key wine regions and districts of the world: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Greece, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America, England and Wales Sparkling Wines: Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries: France, Spain, Italy, Germany, New World - Australia, California, New Zealand, South Africa Fortified Wines: Learn about the methods of production/main styles of fortified wines from the key wine countries: Spain, Portugal, France, Australia Examination: The examination is in two parts and takes place in the afternoon session of the final day of the course. The WSET Exam fee is included in the course cost. Theory paper: a combined theory paper consisting of a 50 question multiple-choice section and a four question short answer written section. 2 hours. Tasting: a blind tasting of two wines. A mark of 55% required in all sections to pass. 1 hour. The qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 3 Vocational Qualification. To view the full course specification, including examples of exam questions, please click HERE. Recommended Private Study: 56 hours additional private study is recommended for this course. It is strongly recommended the majority of the private study is done in preparation for each session. Private study is essential to ensure that you are ready and prepared for the exam. Entry requirements: Although not essential, we do recommend you have completed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines before enrolling on the course. The syllabus assumes that candidates already possess a good basic understanding of simple wine making techniques, key grape varieties and viticultural patterns. The fee of £825 includes All WSET course materials including; 'Accounting For Style And Quality' course manual (comprehensive 250 page textbook), Study Guide and Full SAT Tasting Card All wine tasting samples (60 to 70 wines) The use of professional ISO tasting glasses 6 days of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor Teaching of the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently in preparation for the tasting exam Two fully marked mock tasting exams and weekly written exam technique sessions to ensure you are fully prepared for the exam Comprehensive student support by WSET certified educator outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course Registration with WSET and all examination fees Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion VAT at 20% (VAT receipt can be provided on request) Special Educational Needs Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. Funding Funding for this course is available:  DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine SChool has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa

Gin seems unstoppable at the moment with new micro-distilleries opening up seemingly every month, but what exactly is gin? Where was it first made? Which country drinks the most gin and what are the styles of gin available today? Find out everything you need to know about gin during this fascinating two-hour tasting. We'll be taking a look at (and sniffing) a range of the botanicals used in the production of gin, then we'll taste six gins from around the world alongside some of our favourite premium tonic waters.

Join us for this 2-hour tasting as we explore and taste a wide range of chocolates from white and milk to rich dark and flavoured chocolates. All paired beautifully with six superb wines which create a level of pairing pleasure you never felt was possible!

Join us for the tastiest date at Thames Valley Wine School! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 perfectly picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with both English Sparkling Wine and Champagne.

Wine and Spirit Education Trust courses provide globally recognised qualifications that are suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. As an award-winning WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP), West London Wine School has been certified to offer this qualification as part of the UK's Qualifications and Credits Framework which is accredited by OfQual.

Wine and Spirit Education Trust courses provide globally recognised qualifications that are suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. As an award-winning WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP), West London Wine School has been certified to offer this qualification as part of the UK's Qualifications and Credits Framework which is accredited by OfQual.