MasterChef Travel offers an exciting range of culinary holidays, focusing on the world’s most inspiring cuisines. The latest round of tours begins in late 2015, accompanied by some of your favourite MasterChef Australia contestants.
Alice Zaslavsky (Series 2) will guide travellers on a culinary tour around England, while Rishi Desai (Series 5) leads the way through India where food lovers will discover local cuisine, explore the country’s most interesting sights and get hands-on experience participating in exclusive cooking opportunities.
Alice Zaslavsky will host the England: A rural food discovery* tour from 4 September 2015.
This 8 day tour includes visits to many local food producers and well-known areas of London, some of England’s most famous sites as well as enjoying the stunning countryside with Alice as host and is priced from $3,999* per person twin share.
Alice said, “As we eat our way across England – from the simple pleasures of a Cornish pasty, a Bakewell tart or Stilton’s famous cheese to smoked eel and a fragrant Bengali curry – everything speaks of the changing landscape of British cuisine, I can’t wait to meet and eat with you!”
Highlights of the England tour include:
• London’s famous Borough Market
• The East End – Walthamstow Famous Pie & Mash Store
• Stilton, enjoying the region’s cheese
• Stonehenge
• Bakewell – famous for its delicious tarts
• Somerset where you can sample the county’s infamous cider
• And even a royal stop at HRH Prince Charles’s Highgrove estate
Rishi Desai will host the India: A Spice Odyssey* tour from 9 October 2015. On this 9 day authentic tour departing from Delhi, guests will be delighted with Rishi’s local knowledge and will explore all aspects of India; from local food markets to the stunning Taj Mahal. The tour is priced from $3,569* per person twin share.
Rishi said, “My passion is to bring modern Indian food into the homes of Australians, with my twist on old favourites – curry will never be the same again! I know food is at the heart of many lives and families and I hope you can come with me as we travel through India experiencing the true sights, sounds and tastes of my homeland. This trip will enhance your love of all things Indian. I’m sure you will enjoy this amazing experience.”
Highlights of the India tour include:
• Agra, home of the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal
• Jaipur to discover the local markets and enjoy a traditional Rajasthan meal
• Mumbai to see the exciting spice markets where you can barter with the locals
• Enjoy cooking demonstrations with Rishi by your side
• Tour of Old & New Delhi
• See traditional Indian street food being prepared and learn the secrets
Cox & Kings are the world’s longest established travel company and have tailored these tours to be the ultimate food-enthusiasts’ dream!
For more information on the tours contact MasterChef Travel on 1300 836 764 or visit the website www.mastercheftravel.com.au or email [email protected]
Honi McNaughton Media Release
