Belmond ACCOUNT CONTACT US GIFT CARDS EN FR DE IT ES PT JP TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM BOOK FOOD TOURS Article Our Bread and Butter The ingredients, the table setting, the service, the accompanying view: we design gourmet moments that touch the soul. Above all, we’re passionate about provenance—and we want you to be, too. Join us for truffle hunting in Tuscany, rice harvesting in Laos and organic coffee excursions in California. With our food tours around the globe, the proof really is in the pudding. 1/ 8 VISIT A COFFEE RANCH IN SANTA BARBARA In chic Southern California sits Valley Heart Ranch, where four different varieties of coffee grow in the fertile terroir. Join us on tours of the awe-inspiring five-acre grounds and try a tasting-and-roasting experience with Coastal Coffee Collective experts. Later, in the sloping hills, wind down with a coffee-paired picnic prepared by the executive chef at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel. Discover 2/ 8 LEARN HOW TO HARVEST RICE IN LAOS Discover how Laotian rice farmers harvest this important grain with a fascinating tour at a local village. Master the techniques for growing and harvesting rice with traditional agricultural tools. Learn to till the rice paddy with buffalo and taste local whisky made from the harvested crop. Discover 3/ 8 MINE FOR MARAS SALT IN PERU Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and see how salt is harvested from this stunning patchwork of saltpans. Learn about the evaporation harvesting methods from the local communities who handle the site’s salt production. Considered by many as the finest salt in the world, you can purchase samples and use it in cooking, skincare, medicine or even infused in sweet treats. Discover 4/ 8 DISTIL THE SECRETS OF SCOTCH WHISKY The Scottish love a wee dram or two, and Scotch whisky is considered the world’s best. Visit Glen Ord, the oldest distillery in the country, where a master blender will regale on the crafting of these famous casks. Bottoms up! Discover 5/ 8 HUNT FOR TRUFFLES IN TUSCANY The rough-cut diamond of the culinary world, no truffle is finer or rarer than the Tuscan truffle. With an adorable Lagotto Romagnolo dog and expert guide in tow, venture into the countryside to hunt for the delicious treats. With your bounty in hand, head to Castello Di Casole, A Belmond Hotel for a fragrant four-course truffle dinner created by Chef Daniele Sera. Discover 6/ 8 SNIFF OUT THE SECRETS OF AN ENGLISH GARDEN Orchards and valleys and fields, oh my! Master the gardening secrets behind the double Michelin-starred cuisine at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel in Oxfordshire. From micro herbs to edible flowers, witness the magic of garden-to-plate cuisine and learn how to grow outstanding organic produce. Discover 7/ 8 EXPLORE A SICILIAN CLAM FARM At the meeting point of two saltwater lakes lies Ganzirri, a quaint Sicilian fishing village famed for its clam cultivation. Joined by a local fisherman, discover time-honed harvesting techniques. Back at his home, you’ll tuck into a delicious lunch of home-made spaghetti alle vongole as the sun shines above the picturesque Messina Strait. Discover 8/ 8 GO WILD IN A LEMON GROVE Amalfi lemons are the kings of the citrus world, known for their large size and delicious, juicy flavour. Venture into a fragrant grove on the Amalfi Coast and find out how these fruits are cultivated and grown. If life gives you lemons, they better be from the Amalfi Coast. Discover CONTACT US Reservations · 0800 772 85 & 0800 766 34 Address · 4B Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4DA Get in touch Share your feedback twitter icon facebook icon instagram icon EXPLORE OUR WORLD Gift cards Privacy and cookies Terms and conditions Modern slavery statement JOIN OUR FAMILY Statement on Covid-19 Travel professionals Event planners Media hub Development Careers English Français Deutsch Italiano 日本語 Español Português SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE NEWS, TRAVEL INSPIRATION AND OFFERS Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Mx Dr Dame Lady Lord Prof Rev Sir First name Last name Enter email address By entering your details you consent to be contacted via email by the Belmond group with offers and updates. To opt out, use the unsubscribe link or email unsubscribe@belmond.com. View our privacy policy for details. Sign up Copyright Belmond Management Limited 2021. All copyright and other intellectual property rights in all logos, designs, text, images and other materials on this website are owned by Belmond Management Limited or appear with permission of the relevant owner. 'Belmond' is a registered trade mark. All rights reserved. Find out more about your financial protection Belmond uses cookies, including third-party cookies, for core website functionality, statistical analysis and to personalise your Belmond experience. Click 'Accept All Cookies' to accept all cookies, or click 'Cookie Settings’ to set your preferences.View our cookie policy Accept All Cookies Cookie Settings Refuse and continue