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Host: Jessica

Toulouse, France

USD
$86-$94 per person

Private wine, cheese and charcuterie pairing in Toulouse

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Jessica

Toulouse is the headquarters for Airbus and when Jessica saw how overwhelmed travelers were at the markets because there were no English speaking tours, she decided to start one! Jessica believes that local businesses form the heart and soul of communities! When she traveled she sought out small local artisans and businesses because she loved their entrepreneurial energy. A third generation blueberry farmer from Michigan, Jessica moved to Toulouse in 2017 because she fell in love with Toulouse and its terroir, a taste of place. She found the people of Toulouse to be the kindest and most welcoming people and formed a company to help other people fall in love with Toulouse the way she did!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (4-12 guests) Join Jessica, a certified French wine scholar and ex-cheesemonger, for a two-hour private wine, cheese and charcuterie tasting experience in a private tasting room of one of her favorite local wine shops! Learn about France’s AOC system and the concept of terroir (a taste of place) from your host Jessica. You will open bottles of wine from the region and pair them with luscious, artisanal charcuterie selection, seasonal cheeses from Toulouse’s best fromagerie and bread from Jessica's favorite boulangerie. You will enjoy 4 bottles of local wines including a sparkling, dry white, and two reds. Jessica pairs your wine tasting with artisanal cheeses and breads from one of the best local cheese shops and bakeries, respectively, in Toulouse. Taste special grape varieties such as mauzac, negrette, tannat, or gros manseng that are rarely grown outside of SW France. Explore the factors that go into wine and cheese pairings – what works, what doesn’t, and how to do it on your own!

Notes: The tasting room table is standing height, so you’ll be on your feet (though, a few chairs are provided, if needed). A minimum of four people is required to make this private booking. Jessica can accommodate a gluten-free or a pork-free cheese/charcuterie platter if you let her know at least 48 hours in advance.

Languages spoken: English, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sparkling wine
  • Dry white wines
  • 2 red wines
  • Breads
  • Cheeses
  • Charcuterie
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Jessica

$86-$94 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Food Tour
 Not offered $94 $86
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $94 $86
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 10:00am-12:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm

Meet Jessica

Toulouse is the headquarters for Airbus and when Jessica saw how overwhelmed travelers were at the markets because there were no English speaking tours, she decided to start one! Jessica believes that local businesses form the heart and soul of communities! When she traveled she sought out small local artisans and businesses because she loved their entrepreneurial energy. A third generation blueberry farmer from Michigan, Jessica moved to Toulouse in 2017 because she fell in love with Toulouse and its terroir, a taste of place. She found the people of Toulouse to be the kindest and most welcoming people and formed a company to help other people fall in love with Toulouse the way she did!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (4-12 guests) Join Jessica, a certified French wine scholar and ex-cheesemonger, for a two-hour private wine, cheese and charcuterie tasting experience in a private tasting room of one of her favorite local wine shops! Learn about France’s AOC system and the concept of terroir (a taste of place) from your host Jessica. You will open bottles of wine from the region and pair them with luscious, artisanal charcuterie selection, seasonal cheeses from Toulouse’s best fromagerie and bread from Jessica's favorite boulangerie. You will enjoy 4 bottles of local wines including a sparkling, dry white, and two reds. Jessica pairs your wine tasting with artisanal cheeses and breads from one of the best local cheese shops and bakeries, respectively, in Toulouse. Taste special grape varieties such as mauzac, negrette, tannat, or gros manseng that are rarely grown outside of SW France. Explore the factors that go into wine and cheese pairings – what works, what doesn’t, and how to do it on your own!

Notes: The tasting room table is standing height, so you’ll be on your feet (though, a few chairs are provided, if needed). A minimum of four people is required to make this private booking. Jessica can accommodate a gluten-free or a pork-free cheese/charcuterie platter if you let her know at least 48 hours in advance.

Languages spoken: English, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sparkling wine
  • Dry white wines
  • 2 red wines
  • Breads
  • Cheeses
  • Charcuterie
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Food Tour
 Not offered $94 $86
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $94 $86
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 10:00am-12:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm
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