How to Book a Private Wine Tasting with French Cellar

A simple guide to planning a private French wine tasting in Oakham, Rutland or a selected venue with French Cellar.

To book a private wine tasting with French Cellar, share your preferred date, number of guests, location, occasion, food plans and wine preferences. French Cellar will then help shape a bespoke French wine experience around your event.

Step 1: Choose the Occasion

The first step is to decide what the tasting is for. French Cellar creates private wine tastings for birthdays, anniversaries, private dinners, wine and cheese nights, corporate events, client hospitality, team celebrations and premium gifts.

The occasion helps shape the tone of the tasting. A birthday may be lively and sociable, an anniversary may be more intimate, and a corporate event may need a more polished hospitality structure. French Cellar can adapt the experience around the people attending and the atmosphere you want.

Step 2: Share the Practical Details

French Cellar will need your preferred date, number of guests, location and event setting. Tastings can be arranged in Oakham, across Rutland and at selected locations depending on the format and requirements.

If the event is at home, share details about the space, timing and any food plans. If it is at a venue, share the venue details and any restrictions. If the event is corporate, include the audience type, purpose and whether gifting is required.

Step 3: Pick a Tasting Style

Your tasting can focus on a specific theme or a broader French wine journey. Options include private French wine tasting, wine and cheese night, Maison Cavaillé discovery tasting, private French wine dinner, money-can’t-buy wine experience, birthday or anniversary tasting, and corporate wine tasting event.

French Cellar can also suggest wines based on your preferences. You may want red wines, white wines, rosé, sparkling wines, food-friendly bottles or a mix of styles. Maison Cavaillé wines can be included where suitable and available.

Step 4: Add Pairings, Gifts or Hampers

Many private tastings work beautifully with cheese or food pairing guidance. This gives guests a more complete experience and creates natural conversation around flavours and textures.

For special occasions, French Cellar can discuss premium French wine gifts, selected bottles or luxury hamper-style options. For corporate events, gifting can be used for clients, partners or team members.

Step 5: Confirm the Experience

Once the date, format, guest numbers and wine direction are agreed, French Cellar can help shape the final experience. The event is designed to feel personal, relaxed and memorable, with enough structure to guide guests and enough flexibility for conversation.

French Cellar is based at 10b Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00. You can call 07349 308 614 or email thomas@frenchcellar.co.uk to begin your enquiry. Alcohol is for adults aged 18+ only. Proof of age may be required.