August
05,
2023
| Theme | Visit to a Yorkshire food producer |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 05, 2023 |
| Registration | Closed on Aug 05, 2023 |
A popular event to a local food producer with lunch. More details to follow. more info…
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To view the major events and festivals organised at the Regional level, click the Regional Events button below:
All IWFS members are invited to attend our regional events.
Events from August 2023
August 2023
August
31,
2023
| Theme | Lunch at The Greenwich Pensioner |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Greenwich Pensioner |
| Location | 28 Bazely Street, London, E14 0ES |
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Time | 12.30 for 1.00pm sit down |
For information see: https://www.iwfs.london/events/lunch-at-the-greenwich-pensioner/ more info…
September 2023
September
04,
2023
| Theme | Mosel/Rheingau/Rheinhessen Tour |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 04, 2023 to Sep 09, 2023 |
| Registration | Closed on Sep 04, 2023 |
A tour through 3 of Germany’s finest wine regions more info…
September
14,
2023
| Theme | INDULGENT LUNCH |
|---|---|
| Venue | THE NEW INN |
| Location | ST OWEN'S CROSS - nr HEREFORD |
| Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Time | 12.00 |
| Registration | Closed on Sep 12, 2023 |
| Price |
Members: 70.00
Guests: 75.00
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This event has capacity limit of 18 people.
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The New Inn is an old but modernised coaching inn - offering an extensive "Tasting Menu" with wines. A new destination for the branch but a trial expedition confirmed reports of a superb experience. Contact < peter.mcgahey@btinternet.com . for full details. Guests welcome more info…
September
15,
2023
| Theme | IWFS 90th Anniversary Dinner at Windsor Castle |
|---|---|
| Venue | Windsor Castle |
| Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Time | 4.50pm |
A unique opportunity to dine in this prestigious location. Click here for further details and to make a booking. more info…
September
20,
2023
| Theme | EAZ AGM and Members Forum |
|---|---|
| Venue | Balmer Lawn Hotel |
| Location | Brockenhurst in the New Forest |
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 to Sep 22, 2023 |
A mini festival surrounding the AGM and Members' Forum. Click here for details. more info…
September
23,
2023
| Theme | Lähiruoka |
|---|---|
| Location | Opinmäen koulu |
| Date | Sep 23, 2023 |
| Time | 18:00 |
| Registration | Closed on Sep 23, 2023 |
October 2023
October
03,
2023
| Theme | Historic Chilean Wines |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | 36-39 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5JN |
| Date | Oct 03, 2023 |
| Time | Time: 7 p.m. |
Here is a rare opportunity for you to come and taste mature Chilean from top producers for yourself! For more information, see at https://www.iwfs.london/events/historic-chilean-wines/ more info…
October
17,
2023
| Theme | Vegetarian Fine Dining |
|---|---|
| Venue | Marktküche |
| Location | Zurich |
| Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Time | 1900 |
| Registration | Closed on Oct 10, 2023 |
| Price |
Members: 175.00
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October
21,
2023
| Theme | Bountiful Harvests |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bardsey Village Hall |
| Date | Oct 21, 2023 |
| Registration | Closed on Oct 21, 2023 |
A celebration of local produce with an educational element! more info…
October
26,
2023
| Theme | Mature Clarets Tasting Dinner and AGM |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | 36/39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN |
| Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Time | 18:30 |
For information and booking see: https://www.iwfs.london/events/a-claret-dinner-at-the-rag/ more info…
November 2023
November
09,
2023
| Theme | A Tasting of Fine 1996 Clarets |
|---|---|
| Venue | RAG |
| Date | Nov 09, 2023 |
Join us for an interesting tasting of mature wines from the main left bank regions of Bordeaux. They are all from the 1996 vintage and well known chateaux. https://www.iwfs.london/events/a-tasting-of-fine-1996-clarets/ more info…
November
14,
2023
| Theme | Is Chateau d'Yquem the Best? |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
A comparative tasting of some of the best mature sweet wines in the world. https://www.iwfs.london/events/is-chateau-dyquem-the-best/ more info…
November
15,
2023
| Theme | EAZ African Adventure |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2023 to Nov 20, 2023 |
Click here for ful details. This event is now wait listing. more info…
November
17,
2023
| Theme | Fish Cooking Class |
|---|---|
| Venue | School Kitchen |
| Location | Birmensdorf ZH |
| Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Time | 1830 |
| Registration | Closed on Nov 11, 2023 |
| Price |
Members: 90.00
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November
23,
2023
| Theme | 90th year celebration |
|---|---|
| Venue | Aspire |
| Location | Trafford College |
| Date | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Time | 1800 for 1830 |
| Registration | Closed on Nov 15, 2023 |
| Price |
Members: 53.00
Guests: 58.00
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This event has capacity limit of 50 people.
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NOTICE_FOR_TRAFFORD_2023.docxIWFS_Booking_for__90_Aspire__Nov_23.docx more info…
December 2023
December
02,
2023
| Theme | Annual General Meeting & Quiz |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2023 |
| Registration | Closed on Dec 02, 2023 |
A more hands-on quiz than in previous years, featuring “guess the wine”, and other sure-fire favourites more info…
December
11,
2023
| Theme | Christmas Lunch at The Swan |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Swan, Hyde Park |
| Location | Near Lancaster Gate Tube Station |
| Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Time | 12.30pm |
Our Christmas lunch will be at The Swan, Hyde Park on Wednesday 6th December. This is just one minute from Lancaster Gate tube station on the Central line, and enjoys a stunning position with views of Hyde Park from the upper and lower terraces. The Swan’s dining room on the first floor is a perfect venue at this time… more info…
December
13,
2023
| Theme | Black Tie Christmas Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Eckington Manor |
| Location | Eckington nr Tewkesbury |
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Time | 19.00 |
| Registration | Closed on Dec 13, 2023 |
| Price |
Members: 115.00
Guests: 125.00
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There is currently a wait-list for this dinner : confirmation of reservations mid October. more info…
December
16,
2023
| Theme | Gala Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Carlton |
| Location | Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich |
| Date | Dec 16, 2023 |
| Time | 1830 |
| Registration | Closed on Dec 08, 2023 |
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This event has capacity limit of 22 people.
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January 2024
January
09,
2024
| Theme | Italian New Year Lunch at Mielo |
|---|---|
| Venue | Mielo |
| Location | 35-38 Paddington Street, W1U 4HQ, London, W1U 4HQ |
| Date | Jan 09, 2024 |
Join us for an excellent and very good value New Year lunch at Mielo in Marylebone. https://www.iwfs.london/events/italian-new-year-lunch-at-mielo/ for further information and to book on line. more info…
January
30,
2024
| Theme | Is Dom Pérignon still ‘the best’? |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
In films and books, Dom Pérignon Champagne is represented as the height of luxury. The Dom Pérignon 2000 should be at a peak, still fresh, complex and alluring. But how will it rate against Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut 1983, another premium Champagne? And can Dom Pérignon beat eight exciting, award-winning, but much… more info…
February 2024
February
09,
2024
| Theme | Sicilian evening |
|---|---|
| Location | Bardsey Village Hall, LS17 9DG |
| Date | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Feb 09, 2024 |
Sicily has produced wine since Greek and Roman times and is now home to a vibrant and rapidly evolving wine scene We’ll taste the major grapes and enjoy a simple but authentic Sicilian supper. more info…
February
10,
2024
| Theme | AGM and Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Midland Hotel |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Time | 1200 |
| Registration | Closed on Feb 10, 2024 |
February
20,
2024
| Theme | A Tasting of Mature Fine Wines from Oregon |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
An opportunity to taste mature wines from the highly rated region of Oregon, particularly Pinot Noir. https://www.iwfs.london/events/fine-wines-from-oregon/ more info…
March 2024
March
08,
2024
| Theme | Fox and Barrel |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tarporley |
| Location | Cheshire |
| Date | Mar 08, 2024 |
| Time | 12.30 |
| Registration | Closed on Feb 27, 2024 |
March
15,
2024
| Theme | Annual Dinner |
|---|---|
| Location | Vice and Virtue, Leeds, LS16NU |
| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Mar 15, 2024 |
A gala dinner at with Chef Jono, from ‘BBC Masterchef The Professionals’ Chef Jono at V&V (chefjonoatvandv.co.uk) more info…
March
21,
2024
| Theme | A Return Lunch at the Greenwich Pensioner |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Greenwich Pensioner |
| Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
A return visit to the gastro pub owned by our member Persephone Lewin. https://www.iwfs.london/events/a-return-lunch-at-the-greenwich-pensioner/ more info…
March
23,
2024
| Theme | Weekend Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Lime Tree |
| Location | Didsbury |
| Date | Mar 23, 2024 |
| Time | 12:30pm |
| Registration | Closed on Mar 23, 2024 |
March
26,
2024
| Theme | Classic French Favourites |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
A tasting of top end mature wines from the major regions of France. https://www.iwfs.london/events/classic-french-favourites/ more info…
April 2024
April
11,
2024
| Theme | A Classic Italian Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Da Daniella |
| Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
Join us for one of Ronda's classic lunches, this time at a first class Italian with great wines. https://www.iwfs.london/events/a-classic-italian-lunch-at-da-daniella/ more info…
April
12,
2024
| Theme | Lunch at Glewstone Court |
|---|---|
| Venue | Glewstone Court Hotel |
| Location | Ross on Wye |
| Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Time | 12.00 |
| Registration | Closed on Mar 31, 2024 |
| Price |
Members: 60.00
Guests: 65.00
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This event has capacity limit of 20 people.
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A return visit to this celebrated country house hotel near Ross on Wye for lunch on 12th April. Contact <peter.mcgahey@btinternet.com> for full reservation and payment details. 1st Time guests and potentila members are invited at the member rate . more info…
April
19,
2024
| Theme | Cookery demonstration and lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Printworks Kitchen and Bar |
| Location | Leeds City College |
| Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Apr 19, 2024 |
A themed event with cookery demonstration at Leeds College more info…
April
22,
2024
| Theme | Early Eevening |
|---|---|
| Venue | TNQ |
| Location | The Northern Quarter |
| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Apr 22, 2024 |
May 2024
May
21,
2024
| Theme | Catering College Awards |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bolton College |
| Location | Bolton |
| Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on May 21, 2024 |
May
28,
2024
| Theme | Loire Valley Festival |
|---|---|
| Venue | Chateau d'Artigny |
| Location | France |
| Date | May 28, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 |
Join us for a fabulour five days in France's Loire Valley wine region. Click here for details. more info…
June 2024
June
01,
2024
| Theme | Pinot Noir tasting |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bardsey Village Hall |
| Date | Jun 01, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Jun 01, 2024 |
A tasting hosted by leading Master of Wine Anne Krebiehl (recently awarded the IWSC Wine Communicator Trophy for 2024) via a video exclusively produced for IWFS. more info…
June
02,
2024
| Theme | Summer Party |
|---|---|
| Venue | Jane Wynne Wiilliams Home |
| Location | Nr Denbigh |
| Date | Jun 02, 2024 |
| Time | 12.30 |
| Registration | Closed on May 23, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 35 people.
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June
12,
2024
| Theme | Greek Tour of vinyards and historic sites |
|---|---|
| Venue | John and George Hotel |
| Location | Tollo |
| Date | Jun 12, 2024 to Jun 21, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Mar 08, 2024 |
| Price |
Members: 1,900.00
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This event has capacity limit of 19 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 19
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June
21,
2024
| Theme | Wine tasting with tasty bites |
|---|---|
| Venue | Great Budworth Parish Hall |
| Location | Cheshire |
| Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Time | 1pm |
| Registration | Closed on Jun 21, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 30 people.
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Great venue ion the prettiest village in Cheshire more info…
July 2024
July
06,
2024
| Theme | Independence Day BBQ Extraordinaire |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 06, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Jul 06, 2024 |
An American themed meal to celebrate the 4th July hosted by Kate and Chas at Roundhay. more info…
July
31,
2024
| Theme | Shanghai Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Venue | Chester |
| Date | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Time | 6.30pm |
| Registration | Closed on Jul 23, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 25 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 25
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A cheerful Chinese restaurant with parking more info…
August 2024
August
03,
2024
| Theme | Ampleforth Abbey Visit |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 03, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Aug 03, 2024 |
A talk on the history of the 1,600 acre, 2,500 tree orchard followed by an apple-themed lunch with a tasting of their famous cider (non-alcoholic alternative available!) more info…
September 2024
September
13,
2024
| Theme | IWFS EAZ AGM 2024 Weekend in West Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Venue | Leeds |
| Location | Marriott Hotel, Leeds |
| Date | Sep 13, 2024 to Sep 15, 2024 |
This year’s AGM weekend will be hosted by West Yorkshire Branch on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September, with an optional event on the evening of Friday 13th September. Click here for details. more info…
September
14,
2024
| Theme | EAZ AGM Weekend |
|---|---|
| Venue | West Yorkshire Branch |
| Date | Sep 14, 2024 to Sep 15, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Sep 14, 2024 |
14th – 15th Sept Sat 14th Sun 15th We are proud to host the IWFS Europe Africa Zone Annual AGM Weekend, with a programme of activities including: Deliciously Yorkshire - Bardsey Village Hall EAZ and WY IWFS Gala Dinner – The Hovels, Harewood WY members can opt in or out of any element of the weekend, but the return of… more info…
September
21,
2024
| Theme | Wine tasting with tasty bites |
|---|---|
| Venue | Great Budworth Parish Hall |
| Location | Cheshire |
| Date | Sep 21, 2024 |
| Time | 1pm |
| Registration | Closed on Sep 14, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 30 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 30
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Great Budworth is said to be the prettiest village in Cheshire and the Parish Hall is ideal . Wines from the Eastern European countries are paired with David's tasty bites. more info…
September
29,
2024
| Theme | Tour of Sicily |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2024 to Oct 04, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Sep 29, 2024 |
Tour of Sicily: From Ragusa and Syracuse to Etna and beyond A five-day bespoke tour staying in luxury boutique hotels. more info…
October 2024
October
13,
2024
| Theme | A Belarusian Buffet |
|---|---|
| Venue | Member' Home Raglan |
| Location | Raglan Monmouthshire |
| Date | Oct 13, 2024 |
| Time | 12.00 |
| Registration | Closed on Oct 10, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 25 people.
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We have invited a member whose home was Belarus to create & present a buffet showcasing typical Belarusian cuisine. This event will be held in a member's home and numbers may be limited. Wines from the area and countries around Belarus will be featured. Full details available soon - provisional reservations invited. more info…
October
26,
2024
| Theme | Romanian Food and Wine |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bardsey Village Hall |
| Date | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Oct 26, 2024 |
Get into the spirit of Halloween with a guided tour of Romanian wine. Fancy dress encouraged! more info…
October
30,
2024
| Theme | Paella Evening |
|---|---|
| Location | Bodega Espagnola Zurich |
| Date | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Time | 18:30 |
| Registration | Closed on Oct 30, 2024 |
| Price |
Members: 130.00
Guests: 130.00
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November 2024
November
21,
2024
| Theme | Early Celebration |
|---|---|
| Venue | Aspire Restaurant |
| Location | Trafford College |
| Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Nov 14, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 50 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 50
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This restaurant provided an outstanding evening in 2023 and we look forward to another entertaining event with the very creative dishes prepared by the students. more info…
November
30,
2024
| Theme | Canapes for Christmas and AGM |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bardsey Village Hall |
| Date | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Registration | Closed on Nov 30, 2024 |
An evening of tasty canapes and conviviality to whet your appetite for the festive season. more info…
December 2024
December
11,
2024
| Theme | Xmas Dinner |
|---|---|
| Location | Oberes Triemli, Zurich |
| Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Time | 18:30 |
| Registration | Closed on Dec 11, 2024 |
| Price |
Members: 145.00
Guests: 145.00
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December
17,
2024
| Theme | Black Tie Christmas Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | St Pierre Marriott Club & Hotel |
| Location | Chepstow |
| Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Time | 19.00 |
| Registration | Closed on Nov 30, 2024 |
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This event has capacity limit of 50 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 50
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Advance notice of the Herefordshire & Monmouthshire annual black tie Christmas Dinner. Reserve the date - full details will follow. enquiries < peter.mcgahey@btinternet.com> more info…
January 2025
January
08,
2025
| Theme | Greek Wines - an exciting renaissance |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | Jan 08, 2025 |
A tasting led by Rache Burnett where you can rediscover Greek wines. https://www.iwfs.london/events/greek-wines-an-exciting-renaissance/ more info…
January
21,
2025
| Theme | Lunch at Noble Rot |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Time | 12.30pm |
Join us for lunch at Noble Rot, a well-known restaurant specialising in the pairing of food and wine. https://www.iwfs.london/events/lunch-at-noble-rot/ more info…
February 2025
February
04,
2025
| Theme | Mature French Delights |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2025 |
| Time | 7.00pm |
This eclectic selection of mature French wines covers different regions and styles, including Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire, Alsace and the Northern Rhone. https://www.iwfs.london/events/mature-french-delights/ more info…
February
18,
2025
| Theme | Lunch at 28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Time | 12.30pm |
If you love great food and fine wine, you’ll love 28º–50º Marylebone. https://www.iwfs.london/events/lunch-at-28-50-wine-workshop-and-kitchen/ more info…
February
28,
2025
| Theme | A Turkish Evening at Ishtar |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Time | 7.00pm |
Join us at Ishtar for an excellent Turkish dinner with entertainment. https://www.iwfs.london/events/a-turkish-evening-at-ishtar/ more info…
March 2025
March
16,
2025
| Theme | Japanese Hinu Gghan (Lunch) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Patels Residence |
| Location | Kaboulonga, Lusaka |
| Date | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Time | 1300 |
| Registration | Closed on Mar 16, 2025 |
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This event has capacity limit of 36 people.
Registered: 0, Slots Available: 36
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March
20,
2025
| Theme | Sunny South African Wines |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Time | 7.00pm |
| Registration | Closed on Jul 01, 2025 |
Join us for a tasting of a selection of wines from South Africa, chosen and presented by Dr Bernard Lamb. https://www.iwfs.london/events/sunny-south-african-wines/ more info…
March
28,
2025
| Theme | Izakaya Cruise |
|---|---|
| Location | Zurich |
| Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Time | 19:00 |
June 2025
June
11,
2025
| Theme | Hope Street Hotel |
|---|---|
| Venue | Hope Street Hotel - Fifth One Suite |
| Location | Liverpool L1 9DA |
| Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Time | 7 for 7.30pm |
Arrival drink. 3 course dinner with wine plus tea/coffee. The Fifth One Suite: Open air terrace with panoramic views across Liverpool. more info…
June
28,
2025
| Theme | Summer Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Black Friar |
| Location | Salford |
| Date | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Time | 12:30 |
July 2025
July
17,
2025
| Theme | Garden Party at Windsor |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Cumberland Lodge |
| Location | The Windsor Great Park |
| Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Time | 4.00pm |
Following our highly successful dinner at Windsor Castle, we are now planning to hold sumptuous garden party with wines and food at the exclusive Cumberland Lodge, with beautiful vistas over the Windsor Great Park. In the event of it not being a wonderful summer’s evening, we will be in the Drawing Room. Members of… more info…
August 2025
August
27,
2025
| Theme | AGM 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Waid |
| Location | Zurich |
| Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Time | 18:00 |
September 2025
September
08,
2025
| Theme | Italian Evening |
|---|---|
| Venue | Piccolino Grande |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Time | 17:30 |
September
09,
2025
| Theme | More Mature Fine Wines from a Member’s Cellar |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Sep 09, 2025 |
Here is another unique opportunity to taste a selection of wines from the cellar of our long established member Richard Duncan. He spent many years in the wine trade and has a superb collection. more info…
September
12,
2025
| Theme | AGM 2025 Great Weekend |
|---|---|
| Venue | Holiday Inn Filton |
| Location | Bristol |
| Date | Sep 12, 2025 to Sep 14, 2025 |
We are now inviting members to book for the EA Great Weekend and 2025 AGM. We are returning to Bristol this year and will be based at The Holiday Inn Filton from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September. Click here for details. more info…
September
17,
2025
| Theme | Wines from Washington State |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
An opportunity to taste mature 2018 wines from the highly rated US state of Washington. more info…
October 2025
October
02,
2025
| Theme | Joint with American Intl Club Zurich |
|---|---|
| Venue | Weinbaumuseum |
| Location | Au/Wädenswil |
| Date | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Time | 18:00 |
October
15,
2025
| Theme | An Evening of Saint-Julien with Ed Gretton |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
Join long standing London branch member and Bordeaux enthusiast Ed Gretton for an exciting evening exploring the elegant and powerful wines of the Saint-Julien commune, one of Bordeaux’s most refined appellations. more info…
October
17,
2025
| Theme | Lunch with Young Chefs |
|---|---|
| Venue | West London University |
| Location | Ealing |
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
Join us for lunch at Pillars, the training restaurant for catering and hospitality students at the University of West London, one of the two top catering colleges in London. more info…
October
22,
2025
| Theme | Indian/Pakistani Banquet |
|---|---|
| Venue | Zouk |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Time | 17:30 |
November 2025
November
04,
2025
| Theme | AGM Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Noizé |
| Location | 39 Whitfield Street, London, W1T 2SF |
| Date | Nov 04, 2025 |
Join us for an excellent dinner with specially selected wines at one of our favourite restaurants. Full details and booking at the following link https://www.iwfs.london/events/agm-and-dinner-at-noize/ more info…
November
06,
2025
| Theme | College Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | 1853 Restaurant |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Time | 12:00 |
November
16,
2025
| Theme | Christmas Canapes |
|---|---|
| Venue | Diana Mineck's Home |
| Location | 6 Kingswood Lodge, 65 Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1HQ |
| Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Time | 12.00pm |
Diana Mineck has kindly offered to host a canapés and drinks event at her home in Walton-on-Thames as an early Christmas celebration. We have a splendid menu for you! Venue: 6 Kingswood Lodge, 65 Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1HQ Tel: 01932 243 461 NOTE: This is on the 1st Floor, but there is a lift. Cost: £27… more info…
November
18,
2025
| Theme | Members' Favourites Tasting |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
An opportunity to taste some of our long established members' favourite wines from their own cellars. more info…
December 2025
December
06,
2025
| Theme | Christmas Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Manchester Hall |
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Time | 12:30 |
December
11,
2025
| Theme | Black Tie Christmas Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Orles Barn |
| Location | Ross on Wye |
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Time | 19.00 |
| Registration | Closed on Dec 10, 2025 |
| Price |
Members: 115.00
Guests: 135.00
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The branch annual Black Tie Christmas Dinner - guests welcome - please contact < peter.mcgahey@btinternet.com. for details more info…
January 2026
January
13,
2026
| Theme | Christmas/New Year Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | The IT Hall |
| Location | Barbican |
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
Join us for a sumptous Post Christmas Dinner in the IT Livery Hall. Christmas/New Year Dinner | International Wine & Food Society, London Branch more info…
January
16,
2026
| Theme | Gala Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Woeschi |
| Location | Zurich |
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
January
21,
2026
| Theme | An Evening of Californian Excellence |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
Following on from Ed’s very enjoyable Saint-Julien tasting, long-standing London branch member and Californian wine enthusiast Ed Gretton will explore the vibrant and diverse wines of California’s premier regions: Sonoma, Santa Cruz, and Napa. more info…
February 2026
February
07,
2026
| Theme | Branch AGM |
|---|---|
| Venue | Midland Hotel |
| Date | Feb 07, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 |
March 2026
March
06,
2026
| Theme | Celebration Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Stoberry Farm |
| Location | Wells |
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Time | Lunch |
A very special lunch to celebrate our longest members 100 birthday. Isobel Ponting has been in the society almost from the beginning and continues to support events more info…
March
21,
2026
| Theme | Spring Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Lime Tree |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 |
April 2026
April
16,
2026
| Theme | Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | La Terra |
| Location | Bath |
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Time | Lunch |
This Modern Italian restaurant is based in Bath. The menu follows seasonal changes and was awarded with a AA rosette in 2024. more info…
April
27,
2026
| Theme | Steak Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Hawksmoor |
| Location | 184-186 Deansgate |
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 |
May 2026
May
06,
2026
| Theme | Porto and Douro Festival |
|---|---|
| Venue | Portugal |
| Date | May 06, 2026 to May 11, 2026 |
Use this link https://www.iwfs.org/europe-africa/eaz-major-events/porto-festival to see full details of this event and to make a booking. more info…
May
08,
2026
| Theme | Italian Evening |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ristorante Puccini |
| Location | Zug |
| Date | May 08, 2026 |
| Time | 19:00 |
May
21,
2026
| Theme | Judgement plus 50 |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Date | May 21, 2026 |
This is one of the IWFS-wide programme of tastings to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris. more info…
May
22,
2026
| Theme | Judgement of Paris +50 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kingston Seymour Village Hall |
| Location | Kingston Seymour |
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Time | Lunch |
This event is organised by the Bath and Bristol Branch, the Hereford and Monmouthshire Branch, and the Devon Branch. In 1976, a blind tasting - since nicknamed the 'Judgement of Paris'- pitted top French wines against Californian upstarts and for the first time the Californian wines came on top. This event will… more info…
May
23,
2026
| Theme | Judgement of Paris 50+ |
|---|---|
| Venue | Manchester Hall |
| Location | 36 Bridge Street |
| Date | May 23, 2026 |
| Time | 12:00 |
A blind wine tasting celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris event which took place on 24th May 1976. more info…
June 2026
June
13,
2026
| Theme | Summer Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Black Friar |
| Date | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 |
June
13,
2026
| Theme | Wine evening |
|---|---|
| Venue | Herons Way |
| Location | Kingston Seymour |
| Date | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Time | evening |
Cheese and wine evening hosted by one of our members more info…
July 2026
July
08,
2026
| Theme | Korean Bulgogi |
|---|---|
| Venue | Misoga |
| Location | Zurich |
| Date | Jul 08, 2026 |
| Time | 18:30 |
July
14,
2026
| Theme | Kel's Wine Walk |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tour - Start point to be advised |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Time | Midday |
A guided wine tour on foot. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. more info…
July
19,
2026
| Theme | Summer Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Gables |
| Location | Yatton |
| Date | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Time | Lunch |
Our summer lunch will be held at a members home and catered for by other members more info…
August 2026
August
18,
2026
| Theme | Turkish lunch by the river at Midpoint |
|---|---|
| Venue | Midpoint, 3 Anchor Iron Wharf Ballast Quay, London, SE10 9GL |
| Location | Greenwich London |
| Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
https://www.iwfs.london/events/turkish-lunch-by-the-river-at-midpoint/ Midpoint is a popular authentic Turkish restaurant in the heart of Greenwich with stunning panoramic views of the River Thames. It is renowned for its charcoal grilled meats, mezes, fresh breads and vibrant atmosphere. Its unique blend of… more info…
August
30,
2026
| Theme | AGM 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Feldmeilen |
| Date | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Time | 12:00 |
September 2026
September
10,
2026
| Theme | A Tribute to Keith Ellis |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
https://www.iwfs.london/events/a-tribute-to-keith-ellis/ Back in April of last year, we very sadly lost a long serving London Branch committee member, Keith Ellis. Keith was well known in the Branch and had regularly held tastings for the Society and is still sorely missed. So, one year further on, we have decided to… more info…
September
11,
2026
| Theme | Europe Africa AGM Great Weekend 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Midland Hotel |
| Location | Manchester |
| Date | Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 13, 2026 |
/europe-africa/eaz-major-events/agm-2026 more info…
September
11,
2026
| Theme | Hosting of EA 2026 AGM |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Midland Hotel |
| Location | 16 Peter Street |
| Date | Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026 |
September
17,
2026
| Theme | Sculpture Exhibition |
|---|---|
| Venue | Stoberry Park |
| Location | Wells |
| Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Time | Evening |
Frances and Tim Meeres-Young have kindly invited the branch to visit their Sculpture Exhibition at Stoberry Park after the paying visitors have left. After the visit dinner is arranged at Goodfellows 20 in Wells more info…
September
24,
2026
| Theme | More Mature Wines from a Member’s Cellar |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Army and Navy Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
Here is another unique opportunity to taste a selection of wines from the cellar of our long established member Richard Duncan. He spent many years in the wine trade and has a superb collection. His tastings last year were a massive success. This event is now sold out. more info…
October 2026
October
15,
2026
| Theme | AGM and dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Carpenters Arms |
| Location | Stanton Drew |
| Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Time | evening |
Once again we will be back at The Carpenters Arms for our AGM. Rooms are available should members wish to stay overnight more info…
October
15,
2026
| Theme | Exceptional Mature Wines – Some Happy Findings |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Navy & Military Club (RAG) |
| Location | Pall Mall |
| Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
https://www.iwfs.london/events/some-happy-findings/ In a shaded corner of the coolest room in Bernard Lamb’s house, an uncatalogued case of wine lay under other cases. When opened in 2025, long since it was laid down, it contained a number of real treasures which are worth sharing with fellow IWFS members. Maturity is… more info…
October
21,
2026
| Theme | Evening surprise |
|---|---|
| Venue | Higher Ground |
| Location | Manchester M1 4DY |
| Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Time | 18:30 |
October
22,
2026
| Theme | One Grape Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Queens Bistro |
| Location | Queen Ave, Liverpool |
| Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Time | 7 for 7.30 pm |
"One Grape Dinner" Google says “A single grape makes for an extremely minimalist meal, providing roughly 3 calories, less than a gram of sugar, and zero substantial nutrition. It is not a healthy or adequate dinner choice!” but that is exactly the title of our next IWFS event. On Thursday 22nd October we head to… more info…
November 2026
November
19,
2026
| Theme | Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sam's Chop House |
| Date | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Time | Evening |
November
26,
2026
| Theme | Christmas At The Coast |
|---|---|
| Venue | Christmas Wine Tasting and Dinner |
| Location | Birkdale |
| Date | Nov 26, 2026 |
| Time | 7 for 7.30 pm |
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Christmas At The Coast A Christmas Wine Tasting and Dinner on Thursday, November 26th. We start our evening with a warehouse wine tasting with Majestic Wines tasting some of their “Wines for Christmas”. Wines will be available for purchase on the night at a specially reduced price for IWFS members. Majestic warehouse… more info…
December 2026
December
05,
2026
| Theme | Christmas Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Manchester Hall |
| Date | Dec 05, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 |
December
06,
2026
| Theme | Christmas Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Stoberry Farm |
| Location | Wells |
| Date | Dec 06, 2026 |
| Time | Lunch |
Looking forward to re-visiting France and Tim's lovely home for Christmas lunch more info…
January 2027
January
21,
2027
| Theme | Gala Dinner |
|---|---|
| Venue | Waag |
| Location | Zurich |
| Date | Jan 21, 2027 |
| Time | 18:30 |
February 2027
February
03,
2027
| Theme | Wine Tasting and Lunch |
|---|---|
| Venue | Langton's, Cooper's Hill |
| Location | Magna Carta Park |
| Date | Feb 03, 2027 |
| Time | 11.30am - 3.30pm |
Join us for a wine tasting and lunch at Langton's Restaurant in the Magna Carta Park, off Coopers Hill Lane, Englefield Green, Egham, TW20 0LJ. The nearest station is Egham. Call 01784 637011 for taxis. The No 8 and RHU buses also stop quite close to the park. Further details to follow. more info…
February
06,
2027
| Theme | AGM 2027 |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Midland Hotel |
| Location | 16 Peter Street |
| Date | Feb 06, 2027 |
| Time | Lunch |