Introductory wine and food experience - grazing and tasting
New Experience
This 2.5 hour grazing and tasting session introduces the concept of pairing food and wine in the comfort of your own home. We'll start at the beginning - understanding how you get from grape to glass, together explore common terms used with wine and what to look for when choosing wine for your meal. We may explore wines you see on every wine list, or introduce completely new ones that'll take you by surprise.
We'll have 4 cold grazing courses, all home-made tapas style bitings. Each of these courses will be paired to a wine, curated to your preferences. We'll use an interactive tasting card for each wine and together go through where they're from, what influences the flavours and how the food impacts the taste.
Grazes could include:
- Canape-style bites (blinis, beef carpaccio bites, courgettes and goats cheese)
- Homemade dips with accompanying crackers (tzatziki, babaganoush, muhammara)
- Charcuterie
- Cheeses
- Something sweet
We'll agree the menu, and wine preferences, together and this can be as bespoke as you'd like.
This 2.5 hour grazing and tasting session introduces the concept of pairing food and wine in the comfort of your own home. We'll start at the beginning - understanding how you get from grape to glass, together explore common terms used with wine and what to look for when choosing wine for your meal. We may explore wines you see on every wine list, or introduce completely new ones that'll take you by surprise.
We'll have 4 cold grazing courses, all home-made tapas style bitings. Each of these courses will be paired to a wine, curated to your preferences. We'll use an interactive tasting card for each wine and together go through where they're from, what influences the flavours and how the food impacts the taste.
Grazes could include:
- Canape-style bites (blinis, beef carpaccio bites, courgettes and goats cheese)
- Homemade dips with accompanying crackers (tzatziki, babaganoush, muhammara)
- Charcuterie
- Cheeses
- Something sweet
We'll agree the menu, and wine preferences, together and this can be as bespoke as you'd like.
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.
