10 Unusual Food And Drink Experiences In Yorkshire
At Uniquely Local we are passionate about finding new and interesting food and drink experiences. Whether you are looking for an experience to taste, make something new or learn more about how your favourite food and drink is made, we have over 80 quirky food and drink experiences on offer. We have rounded up 10 of our most unusual food and drink experiences in Yorkshire which make ideal gifts for foodies!
Quirky Gifts for Yorkshire Foodies
Sparkling fish and chip afternoon tea for two in Whitby
No rundown of unusual food and drink experiences would be complete without including this very coastal take on the traditional afternoon tea. Hetty and Betty’s cafe in Whitby have swapped out the traditional finger sandwiches and replaced them with locally caught fish and perfectly formed chips. All finished off with a homemade scone, jam and clotted cream. Sounds divine, doesn’t it?
Share with a friend for only £56 for two
Spiced rum making classes in Leeds
£89.95 inc. a bespoke bottle of blended spiced rum
Have you ever dreamt of designing your own rum? This one of a kind experience from the award winning team behind the Hedonist bar in Leeds allows you to do just that. Ideal for those with a foodie side or a budding scientist, this unique spiced rum creation experience is a 2 hour interactive journey through Spiced Rum and the Science of Taste!
Kelham Island beer and food tour in Sheffield
£75.00 per person inc food & drink
A fabulous gift for food and beer lovers this unique food and drink experience will introduce you to the real ale pubs of Kelham Island, Sheffield and the area’s rich brewing heritage.
The Food & Beer Tour focuses on beer brewed in Steel City and food pairings from some of the great local producers in the area.
Feed Yourself well with fermented foods in Leeds
A fascinating foodie experience suitable for anyone with an interest in healthy eating and the science behind gut health and the role fermented food plays.
In this fun and educational gut health class, Emily, the owner of Get Cooking, will help you understand more about what the gut microbiota is and what our amazing bacteria can do.
Themed setting afternoon tea in York’s Plush Cafe
Enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in the sumptuous surroundings of York’s most instagrammable cafe! Choose to enjoy your afternoon tea in one of three themed rooms at Plush cafe on Stonegate – pick the garden room complete with swing seats, or the art-deco inspired neon room or languish in the floor-cushion filled bohemian room.
Gelato ice cream making experience in the Yorkshire Dales
£42.00 for 90 minutes (minimum purchase is 2 people)
Calling all budding Willy Wonkas… let your imaginations go wild on this family gelato making experience. You will create your very own signature gelato ice cream at the ‘Udder One’ in the beautiful market town of Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales.
Upon arrival you will meet the ‘Chief Ice Cream Maker’ for your class and you and your children will be kitted out in chefs’ hats (hairnets for the adults as it makes them look silly!) and aprons – it’s going to get messy! You’ll work together with your family in a small class (max 8 people per group) to make your own delicious gelato ice cream from scratch using lots of lovely local milk.
Eco food tour of York
On this eco food tour of York not only will you be immersing yourself in the city’s rich culinary culture but you’ll also be supporting local businesses and sustainable practices. You’ll learn about the importance of reducing food waste, ethical sourcing and supporting small-scale producers.
Introduction to chocolate making at York Cocoa Works
£55.00 per person (take home 300g of chocolate creations)
This half day chocolate masterclass is the perfect gift for all chocolate lovers. Discover the basics of chocolate making from working with the raw ingredients to making a ganache and professionally tempering the chocolate to create approximately 300g of tasty chocolate delights. Set in a chocolate factory in the heart of the chocolate city of York, this experience would be fantastic for any budding chocolatiers.
Three course lunch with wine near Richmond
Affordable luxury at £79 for two people
Who wouldn’t want to experience a divine lunch for two served in Coghlans classical tearoom which is situated in the old coach house of Barningham Park. The grade II listed country house and 7,000 acre estate is located in the village of Barningham and was the setting for filming All Creatures Great and Small so if you’re a fan that’s an added bonus!
Beer and Asian street food tasting tour in York
This is just a small selection of our unusual food and drink experiences in Yorkshire.
