WELCOME: James Day

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An inclusive food and lifestyle on-line priority membership club, for gourmands who seek extraordinary rewards and immersive experiences to share with others.

Including access to immersive cookery courses and virtual experiences. Destinations, ‘At-Home’ experiences, with exclusive introductions, content, savings and extra ‘secret’ ingredients that often money cannot buy.

For gourmands who love to experience and gift memories.

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Editorial Team: Lara Page & James Day Director: James Day Design: Phil ‘The Don’ Donnelly Accounts: Peter Ainsworth Thank you to all, for going the extra E-Mile!

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For Henry. My lock-down companion.

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WELCOME: James Day

Hospitality Action: Bright Future Love British Food Flavours of Yorkshire: Chef Shaun Rankin, Grantley Hall Heart of England Experiences Sustainable Spirits of Wales: Aber Falls Distillery Eating Out At Home: Chef Adam Handling, London Foraging: The Rewards of Nature’s Harvest

Partnership in Quality & Passion: Lakeland Retail, Cumbria

WELCOME TO ICSA: Stella West-Harling MBE Cookery Courses On Line: Camilla Schneideman, Leiths Academy The Perfect Cookery School Experience: Andrew Maxwell Sustainability Flexitarianism: Chef Day Radley Vegetarian Eating: Chef Sam Platt Sourcing Regionally Supporting A Healthy Immune System: Dr Lucy Williamson Chasing Wellness: William Chase

Supporting British Farmers & Suppliers: James Day

ICSA COOKERY SCHOOLS GUIDE: UK Map and Profiles

GOURMET GIFT GUIDE

Thank you to our partners, members, supporters and creative team.

Welcome

This unique collection brings together some of the incredible chefs, food producers, artisans and education providers which we partner, who have each played a part in supporting our nation, particularly through the challenges of this turbulent year.

As health has become a stronger focus, many of us have developed a greater awareness and appreciation of the food we eat; some of us have even used this time to develop new skills and uncover new passions for cookery.

Others have explored the inspiring new trends that have been born during national lockdowns; At Home dining, virtual learning, foraged ingredients, local produce and a host of other new and exciting ways to enjoy food.

The pioneers behind these trends are included herewith, many of our very own ‘GourmetXperience’ partners, and through this bespoke collection of experiences providers, we hope to inspire you to sample some of these culinary delights for yourself, engage with and inspire others.

I would personally like to thank all those who have taken time out of their ‘new normal’ or indeed ‘abnormal’ schedules to help contribute, create and craft these pages, alongside the features, ideas and shop items you’ll discover on our website.

James Day

Curator of the GREATEST BRITISH COLLECTION #EATBRITISH

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