| SEATTLE- VICTORIA- VANCOUVER- SEATTLE CULINARY EXPEDITION |
Highlights of our tours:
- Fully and personally escorted, you won't have to think about a thing, just go with the flow
- Fabulous lunch and dinners daily, some you will never forget, some you will recreated
- Wine parings with every meal, and an occasional beer or cider pairing
- City tours and market tours in each of our venue cities
- Tasting menus, or meals decided entirely by the chef from the restaurant we are visiting
- Ordering from the regular menu for sampling at some places
- Local tour companies or guides to escort you on the tours and sites
- Waterways of the Pacific Northwest, enjoying the majestic beauty of the Pacific Northwest
- Urban touring, requiring walking and discovery on foot, local flair and culture
- Meals that are performances that include learning, cooking, tasting, appreciation
Sample Itinerary: (details of our last trip can be requested so you may appreciate the intense fun, laughter,
and good old fashion style and comfort in a modern fast paced world)
Day One: Seattle
- Meet and greet 1:00 p.m. at our host hotel (changes by seasons)
- Lunch at a local hot spot, with complimentary cook books from the chef
- Afternoon on own to explore Seattle, check out the major attractions, or rest up for first dinner event
- Dinner at a local restaurant, with wine pairing and getting acquainted with our new friends
Day Two: Seattle / Victoria, B.C.
- Depart for a majestic water experience on-board the Victoria Clipper
- Lunch in Victoria at the oldest Pub in Victoria, practising fresh products, sustainable and local
- Late afternoon High Tea at the Fairmont Hotel, this is a tradition long standing with our tours
- Dinner tonight will be one to remember, local products, local farms, chef's choice fabulous wines
Day Three: Victoria, B.C.
- Depart in the morning for a wonderful tour of the country, a farm, cheese producer, winery
- Time on your own upon return to rest or explore the wonderful shopping opportunities
- Dinner at a special Bistro, chef's menu with wonderful local wine pairings - artistry at its' best
Day Four: Victoria / Vancouver, B.C.
- Morning tour of the Victoria area, with an overview of the history and culture
- Lunch at a local Italian Eatery, with a regular menu experience before our next big trip
- Afternoon departure from our hotel to Vancouver, via the Butchard Gardens - wonderful experience
- Our journey takes us aboard the B.C. ferries for a spectacular crossing to Vancouver
- Late night arrival in Vancouver - check in and then dinner at a "chefs" spot close to the hotel
Day Five: Vancouver, B.C.
- Morning walking / culinary tour of the area, with stops at Barbara Jo's "Books to Cooks" - cool spot
- Lunch at the restaurant of the year 4 years running, and currently the best of the best
- Afternoon personalized tour of the Vancouver area and surrounding areas in a van for our group only
- Dinner tonight will blow you away, at one of Vancouver's newest and hottest culinary concepts - over the top
Day Six: Vancouver, B.C. / Seattle, WA.
- The best tour of Granville Island hands down, by Edible-British Columbia, these people know their stuff
- Stops and tastings at the best vendors, shop at Edible-British Columbia shop and gift bags along the way
- Lunch at one of two spots designed to give you a relaxed experience before our trip to Seattle
- Afternoon transfer by private vehicle to Seattle, wonderful drive - great visiting or resting opportunity
- Dinner tonight at another fantastic venue, Chef's menu and wine pairing, emphasizing local producers
Day Seven: Seattle, WA.
- Morning meet and greet at the Pike Place Market
- Tour of the market, by a local expert "Diane", then off to her kitchen in Post Alley for a spectacular experience
personal, hands on class with a fabulous three course lunch that you have helped prepare. This is our final
event of the tour and a wonderful way to recap our learning experiences and the wonderful new friends we
have made along the way. See link above for a preview of Diane's Market Kitchen.
You will never have a tour experience such as this one, changes occur on the moment when we see something new or
exciting along the way. Flexibility, local interests, culinary interests and a true Pacific Northwest experience like none
other in this region. We experience the beauty, not only in the waterways, mountains and people - but the food culture
and the wonderful artistic and passionate skills of the chefs who entertain us along the way. Everything you ever want
on this trip will be realized when it comes to food tastings, wine pairings and cultural experiences in the food arts.
Call today and let us put your culinary group, gourmet groups or company retreat together and discover the only way to
visit our region and build new life long friends with like interests!
I will design your private experience also! Let's get eating, and remember "Eat the Season"! Trip # 27100
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| Brief overview of inclusions: |
- Ground transportation from Seattle to Seattle, and all points on the itinerary.
- All lunch and dinners, beverages during meals, wine during meals, bottled water during outings
- Cooking lessons and demonstrations with meals, expert chef taught classes in studios or studio kitchens
- All group outings and local tours, escorted or narrated by local experts, both private and group tours
- Hotel, gratuities, tour guides, transportation in venues and to each different city
- Cook books, recipes and aprons (this varies based on chefs and instructors)
| Brief overview of exclusions: |
- Transportation to & from your home port to Seattle and from Seattle
- Hotel services, ie: laundry, honor bar, phone and personal services rendered.
- Visa fees and other document fees required for non US residents
- Trip insurance or other coverages (you will be provided with an option to purchase insurance on your own)
- Ground transportation to & from your home airport.
Please review our Terms & Conditions for a complete overview of our policies. These trips are offered on a
first come basis due to their popularity. The complexity of the arrangements won't allow us to add or expand the trips
and we apologize in advance for any inconveniences this may cause. Our pre / post packages include transportation
to and from the airport in Seattle, or other Pre & Post cities. Pre & Post nights can't be extended, we will be happy to
assist you in making other arrangements. Single supplements or rooms are very limited. Please call for details. We
would like to remind you that it is very important to protect your investment in a vacation, please insure your trip, we
will provide you with the information for trip insurance and options. Air fare is not included with this package from your
home port, however we will be glad to make any type of travel arrangements that suits your needs. We look forward to
seeing you on this wonder journey.
first come basis due to their popularity. The complexity of the arrangements won't allow us to add or expand the trips
and we apologize in advance for any inconveniences this may cause. Our pre / post packages include transportation
to and from the airport in Seattle, or other Pre & Post cities. Pre & Post nights can't be extended, we will be happy to
assist you in making other arrangements. Single supplements or rooms are very limited. Please call for details. We
would like to remind you that it is very important to protect your investment in a vacation, please insure your trip, we
will provide you with the information for trip insurance and options. Air fare is not included with this package from your
home port, however we will be glad to make any type of travel arrangements that suits your needs. We look forward to
seeing you on this wonder journey.
| Make your reservations today @ 206-264-1270 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday! (pst) |
We are adding more tours to the general public as interest grows, we have dates blocked for groups, schools
and organizations, we can open dates for a minimum of 4 passengers or 2 couples.
and organizations, we can open dates for a minimum of 4 passengers or 2 couples.
| Our adventure begins in Seattle, Washington and we close our trip in Seattle Washington. Our 6 night 7 day journey is planned out so that you get a great experience of the Pacific Northwest Cuisine Scene. We are very excited that the superior Chefs of this region are willing to spend time with us and explain their techniques and the passion they put into each dish. Presentations are each a work of art and not only pleasing visually, they are satisfying in tastes and expectations. Standards are high, and the Chefs we have chosen to demonstrate their talents are in our opinion the best of the best. Some are new, some not, some are artists, some are architects, so let us enjoy! |
Hands on Cooking Class! Diane's Market Kitchen Post Alley, Seattle, WA |
| Notable Quotes: "Vote with your Fork" _ Chef Jason "Eat the Season" _ Chef Brian "Fields to Table" _ Chef Cory Cooking from "Sustainable Resources" in the Pacific Northwest _ Chef Charles |