The Lunch & Learn Series 2024: Eating for your Gut

Dunesforde Vineyard, York. Thursday 9th May 2024, arrive at 11:30am, depart at 2.45pm. Price: £95 per person

The second event of the 2024 Lunch and Learn series hosted jointly by functional nutritionist Georgina Hickman and private chef Michaela Hanna will focus on food to support a healthy gut.

Discover how the gut is at the root of all health and enjoy a tasty lunch prepared by Michaela which has been designed to optimise digestion, balance the gut microbiome and improve gut health.

What’s Included?

  • Nutrition talk to be delivered by Georgina

  • Cooking demonstrations provided by Michaela

  • Delicious and healthy 3 course lunch prepared by Michaela

  • Glass of Dunesforde award winning still wine

  • Q&A session with Georgina and Michaela

  • Walk around the vines (weather permitting)

  • Recipes from the day and nutrition handouts

This intimate lunch will take place in one of Dunesforde’s beautiful tasting rooms, overlooking the vines. Please be aware there is no lift access to these rooms.

The Lunch & Learn Series 2024: Eating for the Brain

Dunesforde Vineyard, York. Wednesday 18th September 2024, arrive at 11:30am, depart at 2.45pm. Price: £95 per person

The brain is the most metabolically active organ in the body and the most vulnerable to a poor diet. The right nutrition can ensure that our brains remain stronger for longer, showing more resilience and activity, regardless of age.

Discover how nutrition can become your greatest mental tool and enjoy great tasting healthy food prepared by Michaela created to support your mood and cognition.

 What’s Included?

  • Nutrition talk to be delivered by Georgina

  • Cooking demonstrations provided by Michaela

  • Delicious and healthy 3 course lunch prepared by Michaela

  • Glass of Dunesforde award winning still wine

  • Q&A session with Georgina and Michaela

  • Walk around the vines (weather permitting)

  • Recipes from the day and nutrition handouts

This intimate lunch will take place in one of Dunesforde’s beautiful tasting rooms, overlooking the vines. Please be aware there is no lift access to these rooms.

The Lunch & Learn Series 2024: Eating to Support the Immune System

Dunesforde Vineyard, York. Thursday 21st November, arrive at 11:30am, depart at 2:45pm. Price: £95 per person

The final event of the 2024 Lunch and Learn series hosted jointly by functional nutritionist Georgina Hickman and private chef Michaela Hanna will focus on supporting immunity.

As we approach winter, learn how to strengthen your immune system and increase your resilience to infection by making simple and tasty changes to your diet. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Michaela and designed to optimise your immune response.

 What’s Included?

  • Nutrition talk to be delivered by Georgina

  • Cooking demonstrations provided by Michaela

  • Delicious and healthy 3 course lunch prepared by Michaela

  • Glass of Dunesforde award winning still wine

  • Q&A session with Georgina and Michaela

  • Walk around the vines (weather permitting)

  • Recipes from the day and nutrition handouts

This intimate lunch will take place in one of Dunesforde’s beautiful tasting rooms, overlooking the vines. Please be aware there is no lift access to these rooms.

What People Are Saying About Lunch & Learn

“Thank you for a fabulous day. It was a lovely, relaxing atmosphere with like-minded people. Even though I went on my own I felt completely at home from the very moment I was welcomed upon arrival. I would recommend your events without hesitation." 

— Inver

"I enjoyed expanding my horizons a bit and getting some practical inspiration for cooking, along with meeting some new people in a lovely environment, and sharing some delicious food and wine! I liked the engaging fun approach to it all too - it wasn't a strict, rules-based lesson."

— Hayley

"I learned a lot ..both informally and directly from questions. The lunch and the wines were delicious and the demonstration/talks informative. Definitely worth attending."

— Liz

"A superb evening! The session was so interesting and the food was terrific. I have taken away so many points to implement beneficial change! Thank you!"

— Emma