Food Journeys

Portuguese cuisine is a rich amalgamation of its historical influences, diversity of flavours, and idyllic maritime location. Famously, it is said that only Icelanders eat more fish than the Portuguese, and renowned international chefs bow down to the rich bounty of seafood that Portugal’s Atlantic coastline offers.

Italy is the land where culinary skill and pride are woven into the communal fabric of daily life - where, though varied in landscape, from the mountainous Alps to the glistening, seductive towns which dot the Mediterranean coast, each region tells a unique story through its people and flavours.

From learning the art of the perfect pain rustique and macaron to delighting in a glass of Pastis in Provence, innumerable encounters are waiting for you in this gastronomically gifted country - Conte recommends whiling an evening away a la francais; in good food and good company.

A culinary journey in Spain is an in-depth exploration of the harmonious relationship between its people, diverse communities and regions, and the gastronomic evolution that has shaped it into the vibrant food destination it is today.

Icelandic seafood is a cornerstone of this country's gastronomic excellence, owing to its pristine North Atlantic waters. In Reykjavik, the capital city sitting on the southwestern coast, you’ll find traditional dishes like Plokkfiskur, a comforting fish stew often made with cod or haddock, potatoes, onions, and béchamel sauce.

Although perhaps best known for its capital city London, England as a culinary destination emerges as an unexpected treat; from the picturesque country landscapes to the heart of the thriving urban hubs there is much more than a simple “Sunday Roast” to be discovered.

Cape Town, with its iconic Table Mountain as a backdrop, stands as a gateway to South Africa's culinary journey. Here, a thriving food scene unfolds, seamlessly merging the city's cosmopolitan spirit with its historical roots.

Spanning the vast expanse from the Arctic tundras of Canada to the sun-soaked islands of the Caribbean, North America showcases a remarkable array of flavours and an incredible diversity which speaks for the people and histories of individual states and climates alike.

Rewarding, culturally rich and decisively moreish, the cuisine you will experience in Japan is a gateway into understanding the people and communities who built the Japan we know today.