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Formans Smokery

Tuesday 18th September 2018

Start: 10.30 am | Finish: 3.30 pm

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The Master is delighted to offer a repeat of this fascinating visit. The day will start at Stratford where we will board a coach to take us the short distance to Forman's, famous as London's oldest salmon smoker and creators of the London Cure. We will be treated to a unique tour of the iconic smokehouse, including a salmon carving demonstration with Darren Matson the Guinness World record Salmon slicer (he beat Gordon Ramsay in the challenge). There will also be a talk on the history of smoked salmon from 4th generation business owner Lance Forman. Mr Forman will conduct a master class in salmon tasting where he will guide us through the different types and cuts of salmon as we taste them as our starter in Forman's award winning restaurant. Afterwards we will enjoy a delicious main course and pudding with a glass of wine. After lunch, and the opportunity to buy items from Forman's extensive range of products we will board the coach to take us back to Stratford. 

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