How do you enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home? What foods can improve your wellbeing? What can you forage for in your local hedgerows? And how do you choose the right cookery course? We answer all these questions and more in our freshly-pressed GREATEST BRITISH Gourmet Lifestyle Guide 2021.
It’s a unique, beautifully illustrated publication that brings together an eclectic mix of features, trends and ideas from across our established network of partners, to help you discover and enjoy the fabulous food and drink that Britain has to offer, whilst enjoying and embracing a healthy sustainable gourmet lifestyle.
Our gourmet experience journey takes us from the wilds of Yorkshire, through the rich and diverse Heart of England down to tips of the Cornish coast, via Wales and the fresh rich waters of the Scottish Highlands who supply our partner restaurants.
Staycationing in Yorkshire
In Yorkshire, we delve into the culinary wonderland created by inspiring and much acclaimed Chef, Shaun Rankin, at newly crowned five star Grantley Hall.
Shaun talks us through what indulgent diners and stay-cationers can expect at this one-of-a-kind destination venue in the region, and shares his passion for supporting British producers, buying local and growing his own food on site.
“Nearly all our ingredients are sourced from Yorkshire farmers and producers within 30 miles of Grantley Hall,” says Shaun. “It’s very important to us that we’re continually reinvesting in the local farming community, and that we’re growing and making as much as we can in-house.”
Foraging in Scotland and across the UK
Foraging is something we have all aspired to and reconnected with this year. We talk to owner James Wood of Totally Wild UK about his passions for the land and the bounty of produce that can be gleamed with knowledge.
For those who remain cautious, he discusses his new wild food foraged boxes for cooking at home, and foraging experiences UK wide.
Apple-based health in Herefordshire
From there, we travel down to the orchards of Herefordshire to catch up with entrepreneur William Chase and learn about his newest venture, Willy’s Apple Cider Vinegar, and how it’s transforming the health and wellbeing market.
“Never has our health been so important,” says William. “These difficult times have shown us the importance of taking care of ourselves, and that’s why so many people are exploring natural products to support them on their journey to wellness.”
We also talk to qualified Nutritionist Lucy Williamson, who guides us through maintaining a healthy diet throughout the winter months by eating seasonal British produce.
At Home dining from the London and beyond
In London’s Covent Garden, we chat to award-winning chef, Adam Handling, to find out how he’s overcome the challenges of the pandemic at his restaurant, Frog by Adam Handling, to serve new and existing diners in a safe and socially-distanced way through his At Home dining experience ‘Hame’.
“It’s a model that can be scaled up or down depending on changing government restrictions,” says Adam. “Going forward, it’ll be an important part of how we maintain financial stability, keep our staff employed and reach guests across the country.”
Learning new cookery skills at Leiths
If you’re looking to breathe new life into your home cooking, our cookery school section is packed with information.
We find out what to look out for when choosing a cookery course and why a learning experience makes the perfect gift, plus Camilla Schneideman of Leiths Cookery School talks us through their virtual learning model.
Supporting the hospitality industry
For every guide purchased, we’re also donating profits to our industry charity partners, Hospitality Action, which works to support hospitality industry workers who’ve been impacted by closures.
The campaign is also supported by our industry partners at Lakeland retail. In the guide, you can read about their fascinating history from being established by three brothers in Cumbria, to becoming one of the leading national high street and now on-line kitchenware retailers.
Purchase your copy of the GourmetXperiences Lifestyle Guide here
or join our inclusive lifestyle club, GourmetExperiences.club, where you’ll not only receive an early release complimentary limited release preview copy of the guide, but you’ll discover a host of other delicious benefits including discounts on food, wine and retail purchases from our partners.
