Join TUCO Academy for an exclusive two-day immersive study tour of the award-winning Silverhand Estate, delivered in partnership with LWC Drinks. This unique professional development experience offers participants a deep dive into the lifecycle of English wine production, from vineyard to glass, alongside sustainability insights and leadership engagement.
Overview
Set in the picturesque English countryside, this tour offers a perfect blend of learning, tasting, and networking—ideal for catering, hospitality, and F&B professionals seeking firsthand knowledge of premium local sourcing and wine expertise.
Who is this for?
This tour is ideal for:
- University catering and hospitality professionals
- Food & beverage managers
- Procurement leads interested in sustainable and local supply chains
- Wine and drinks category managers
If you are interested in attending please send your expression of interest to Sarah Mcloughlin at [email protected] - we are looking at a late July / early August date.
Why should I take part?
- Learn directly from industry experts
- Experience a full wine lifecycle in a live setting
- Understand sustainable practices in premium English wine production
- Network with peers and industry leaders
What’s included?
- Guided transport from London
- Full estate tour including vineyard lifecycle and winemaking process
- Tasting of premium English wines at The Cellar Door
- Presentations on sustainability in viticulture
- Networking with estate leadership and LWC Drinks team
- Accommodation and meals throughout the tour
- Return train travel to London
What’s not included?
Anything not listed on the itinerary including, but not limited to:
- Additional drinks, room service, trips not on the itinerary etc.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – A Taste of the Estate
Meet at Searcys Champagne Bar, St Pancras
- 11:00 – Welcome & introductions
- 12:04 – Depart to Ebbsfleet International
- 12:30 – Collection by minibus to Silverhand Estate
- 13:00 – Tea & coffee in the Manor
- 13:30 – Lunch at The Lion
- 15:00 – Introduction to Silverhand: Products & Processes
- 16:00 – Sustainability talks in the Vineyard
- 17:00 – Full Vineyard & Winery Tour: From harvest to bottling
- 18:00 – Wine Tasting at The Cellar Door (relaxed, with music)
- 19:00 – Dinner at The Lion or Luddesdown Court
- 21:00 – Transport to hotel
Day 2 – Leadership & Innovation
- 10:00 – Hotel collection
- 10:30 – Arrival at Luddesdown Court: Tea, coffee & networking
- 11:00 – Speed training session
- 12:00 – Buffet-style working lunch
- 13:00 – Meet the CEO & Department Heads of Silverhand
- 14:00 – Depart Estate
- 14:50 – Return train to London (arrive 15:08)
Pricing
Full Member
£149.00
Available
Associate Member
£399.00
Available
Other / Non-Member (Per person)
£499.00
Available
Location
Luddesdown, Gravesend DA13 0XE
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