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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

 

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 at Searcy's
  • 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
  • 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  Department Silverhand
  • 14:00 – Depart Estate
  • 14:50 – Return train to London (arrive 15:00)

 

Pricing

Full Member
£149.00
Available
Associate Member
£399.00
Available
Other / Non-Member (Per person)
£499.00
Available

Location

Luddesdown, Gravesend DA13 0XE

FAQs

  • I can’t see a particular course/training, can you run it?

    If you are interested in receiving training that is not already offered by TUCO Academy, pop us an email or give us a call and we will see if we can source it for you. By going through TUCO Academy you will be able to purchase the training at a subsidised rate and if you can offer the training to other members it will reduce the cost further. 

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  • Can I request a course or development day be held at my organisation?

    The TUCO Academy has worked hard to offer all training at a subsidised price, agreeing reduced corporate contract rates with hotels etc. - yet still understands the benefits of in-house training. To that end, working alongside the professional trainers, TUCO Academy can arrange for events to be held at your own institution, for no extra cost. 

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Who can use the training with TUCO Academy?

    All professional development events are available for ANY staff in institutions who are members of TUCO, not just employees in the hospitality, catering and commercial services department.

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  • Can I book on behalf of someone else in my organisation?

    Yes – the person making the booking doesn’t have to attend.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • How do I pay for my professional development event?

    You can opt to pay by credit card on the booking form directly or select to pay by invoice. If you need to submit a purchase order this can be entered in the booking form.

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