Whether you’re gifting or indulging, try these Yorkshire-flavoured food adventures.
Mama Doreen’s Festive Afternoon Tea
Make your way to Mama Doreen’s in Harrogate this festive season to feast on a Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea. Enjoy seasonal snacking in the form of gammon ham and hot toddy chutney, roasted parsnip with nutmeg soup, and of course, everyone’s favourite – pigs in blankets. There’ll be plenty more savoury delights and lots of sweet treats including gingerbread Santas, white chocolate and raspberry snowmen, and candy canes.
November 11 – December 31, from £39.95 per adult, mamadoreensemporium.co.uk
Cheese Making in the Yorkshire Dales
Treat the cheese lover in your life to a hands-on experience that will see them take part in a full day’s cheese making at Lacey’s Cheese, an artisan cheesemaker in the Yorkshire Dales. Experience all aspects of cheese making including waxing the cheese, cheese garding, and the all-important cheese tasting. A delicious lunch of local cheeses and refreshments. An absolute cracker for all cheese lovers.
Various dates, from £99, laceyscheese.co.uk
Butchery Course – Town End Farm Shop
This award-winning, family-run farm shop in Malhamdale in the Yorkshire Dales breeds and rears its own grass-fed lamb, traditional breed cattle and rare breed pork. Serving up a mighty meaty affair with their butchery courses, learn the art of making traditional salami, sausages, and curing, while trying your hand with the big knives. Expect great informative fun, lunch, farmyard tour, a goodie bag, and of course, traditional Dales hospitality.
Various dates, £200, townendfarmshop.co.uk
Taste of Kelham Island Food Tour
Take a culinary journey to one of the most interesting areas of Sheffield – Kelham Island. Commencing every Saturday at midday, make five stops to a range of exciting eating establishments and enjoy generous samples along the way. Experience not only some of the best food in Sheffield but get an insider’s guide to the eating out scene in this cool district along with interesting facts about the area dating back to the 12th century.
£70 per person, keelhamislandfoodtours.co.uk
Boozy Tour Harrogate
Spend an evening diving into Harrogate’s best taverns, inns, and ale houses as you discover the libations they have to offer. Join Harrogate Harry as he takes you on this cultural journey where you will mull over some of life’s great questions, such as why do we clink glasses? And how come we say cheers? The four-hour tasting experience will include a variety of different drinks and nibbles across four venues.
Various dates, £65 per person, freewalkingtourharrogate.com/special-events
Great Yorkshire Hampers
Nothing says Christmas like a hamper brimming with the best Yorkshire produce one can find. This family run business nestled in the Yorkshire Dales work tirelessly to bring you the tastiest treats and moreish morsels all produced in our glorious county. There’s plenty of different options to choose from including vegan themed, gorgeous gins, foodie favourites, and even a heavenly sounding pamper hamper. And what’s more, there’s a great range of sizes and prices to suit everyone.
From £22, greatyorkshirehampers.co.uk
Chocolate Workshop
York is a city that comes alive at Christmas, but it’s also home to the world’s most famous chocolate bars and brands, making it a cocoa lovers paradise. York Cocoa Works run a fantastic chocolate making academy in the heart of the city where you can learn to create your very own chocolate bar. Discover their fascinating story, work with tempered chocolate and experiment with unique flavour combinations before enjoying your beautifully wrapped creation.
Various dates, £22.50, yorkcocoahouse.co.uk
Malton Food Tour
A great gift for foodies, this artisan food tour in ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’ is a taste-filled treat as you meet 10-12 makers, taste their produce - from gin to bakery treats, pizza, macarons and more. The town is charming and this food adventure definitely one to remember. Dates throughout the year. £5Opp or £45pp for couples. visitmalton.com
