Some of our mouth-watering itineraries
From learning the art of sushi-making on a Gourmet Japan Tour, to sampling the best of bourbon in Tennessee, our menu of foodie holiday itineraries has something to tickle everyone’s taste buds. Begin your voyage of culinary discovery here or get in touch with one of our Destination Specialists.
Gourmet Japan Tour
Guide Price €6,169 pp
Experience the cultural and culinary delights Japan has to offer. This tour will teach you the necessary skills to prepare some of Japan's most popular dishes and allows you to taste them in traditional surroundings. Along the way you will...
Escorted tours
Bluegrass and Bourbon Trail
Take in all the sounds and flavours of the south on this musical tour through Tennessee and Kentucky. Starting with a couple of days in Memphis, the birthplace of the blues, where you can visit Elvis Presley’s former home Graceland,...
City holidays
Brew England: Beaches, Bluffs and Beer Tour
A tour like no other - take a unique opportunity to take in New England's fascinating history and breath-taking scenery as you sample it's world-famous breweries on this eight day small group tour itinerary. Begin in historic Boston, before journeying...
Escorted tours
Rio Culinary Tour
Discover the city of Rio with your eyes and your taste buds as you eat you way around the city at various restaurants enjoying simple street food through to dining at a luxury Michelin-starred restaurant that is listed in the...
City holidays
Highlights of Northern Tanzania
An ideal introduction to Tanzania's best loved parks, our 4 night Taste of Tanzania safari takes you on a journey through the Serengeti with its high population of predators and annual migration; Lake Manyara one of the best places to...
Escorted tours
Discover the Cape, Whales, and Winelands
One of the most popular and visited areas of South Africa, the Western Cape offers stunning scenery, exquisite cuisine, and tempting wine as well as spectacular wildlife, all just a stones throw from Cape Town. Don't miss the opportunity to...
Couples Holidays
Foodie blogs
Ideas, advice and recommendations from our resident foodies, following their travels.
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A taste of Mauritius
Delicate spices, intricate flavours and sweet treats are the name of the game here in the island paradise of Mauritius.
The food and music of the Deep South
Welcome to the Deep South, where the twang of country guitars meets the tang of whisky-glazed burgers - settle in and let the Deep South charm your food senses.
Thai Food
The lowdown on Thai food - from the dipping delicacies of chim chum and stir-fried noodles of pad thai, to the savoury dumplings of salapao and shredded salads of som tam. Whether you’re after bite-sized treats or flavourful feasts, Thailand is a foodie’s dream.
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Japanese Cuisine
A definitive guide on Japanese cuisine - from the meticulously crafted courses of sumptuous kaiseki and deep-fried delights of tempura, to the Japanese classic sushi and mouth-watering marinades of teriyaki. Japan's exquisite cuisine is not to be missed.
South African Dining
How to dine in South Africa - from South Africa's national dish bobotie and the spicy sausage of boerewors, to the traditional Afrikaans stew potjiekos and braai-grilled ostrich. Prepare your taste buds for tantalising journey across South Africa.
Malaysian Delicacies
Dining - Malaysian style. From the sour tang and hot spices of penang assam laksa and herb-infused tender beef of rendang daging, to the aromatic staple of nasi lemak and spicy flatbread of roti canai, Malaysian cuisine is wonderfully fragrant and deliciously moreish.
Why choose Hayes & Jarvis for... Foodie Holidays?
If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of at Hayes & Jarvis it’s the culinary wonders of our world! We experience all of our food and drink tours (not an easy job, but someone’s got to do it) before we recommend them to you . If you’re a budding chef, we have some amazing cookery classes where you can learn new techniques and hone your culinary skills all over the world. We know that food can make or break a holiday - we ensure our gourmet holidays never disappoint, and always leave you hungry for more
