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Food Technology trip to Bruges & Boulogne

If you’re looking for a short Food Technology trip abroad filled with interesting and educational activities, this is the trip for you!

Visit the beautiful town of Bruges, just over one hour away from Calais, where your group can visit a sweet factory for a demonstration and have the chance to buy some sweets. Other popular activities include a visit to a Belgian brewery and The Friet Museum - the first and only museum in the world that is dedicated to potato fries! Another fantastic visit is the Choco-Story where you and your students can learn all about the history of chocolate, and of course, have the chance to sample some traditional Belgian Chocolates.

One of our most popular activities in Boulogne is a “hands on” pancake making demonstration, and of course, you and your students will have the chance to sample what they have made. On your way back to Calais visit a traditional French bakery ‘Boulangerie Le Fournil” where you can sample some freshly baked bread.

from £75 pp
2 days/1night
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Includes:

  • 1 night Half Board accommodation
  • Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
  • Return channel crossings
  •   Free staff place ratio 1:8
  •   Detailed information pack
  •   Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  •   VAT

Roose's Chocolate World

Roose's Chocolate World
On arrival charming and professional shop assistants will lead your group to a demonstration area where they see pralines being crafted in their uniquely different ways. They can also view a video film of the production process in the factory and, of course, they can sample too!But because groups often have limited time, the demonstration is short, allowing plenty of time to browse and purchase if...

De Halve Maan Brewery

De Halve Maan Brewery
The museum offers the unique opportunity to discover the old tradional brewing methods in Bruges. Daily guided tours allow you to visit both the modern brewery and the museum. Our experienced guides will teach you everything about malt and hops.During the visit you will also enjoy an amazing panoramic view over Bruges.

Confiserie Zucchero

Confiserie Zucchero
Visit Confiserie Zucchero and see all kinds of sweets being traditionally made. After the demonstration there is an opportunity to buy some of the delicious sweets to take home.

Friet Museum

Friet Museum
Absolutely incredible! Up until now there was no Frietmuseum in the whole world, which means that the Frietmuseum in Bruges is the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries. Together with delicious Belgian chocolate, the Belgian potato fry is certainly the product that is the most characteristic of Belgian culinary expertise. Over the years, fries have become known world wide to the deligh...

Bruges Mills

Bruges Mills
Both the Sint-Janshuis Mill and the Koelewei Mill (together the Bruggemuseum-Molens) are part of the municipal heritage. Both still function as active grain mills. The Sint-Janshuis mill (1770) still stands on its original site. The Koelewei Mill (1765) was transplanted to a new location near the “Dampoort” (Dam Gate) in 1996.

Choco-Story

Choco-Story
A visit to the building alone is worth the trip. This large house is surprisingly tall. Four floors were rare in Bruges houses in the 15th century. The building dates from approximately 1480. In the entrance hall, you can read about the complete history of the building as well as the story of chocolate in Bruges. On the first floor, in room A, you will get to know the customs, beliefs and everyday...

Bec a Suc

Bec a Suc
Patrick and Kerry welcome school groups of all ages to their traditional sweet factory, including free tasters and a visit to the sweet shop after. This is one of our most popular Food Technology visits in Northern France.

Areas Covered

Manufacturing/large scale production

Labelling and packaging

Pain Show

Pain Show
This visit is a must for all Food Technology students visiting France. Watch how the speciality pancakes are made from the basic ingredient and help to produce them. In the end enjoy your own pancake with jam or chocolate sauce with an orange juice! Watch as well how the traditional french "patissiers" work the marzipan and take a marzipan souvenir for your School.

Areas Covered

The importance of measuring/getting the correct proportions when designing/making products

Using a range of tools and equipment safely and hygienically to produce quality products

Boulangerie Maillard-Trupin

Boulangerie Maillard-Trupin
The centrepiece of this traditional, family owned bakery is an 80-year-old wood-fired oven. Visits conclude, of course, with samples of freshly-baked bread.

Weekly markets

Weekly markets
Weekly markets offer a fascinating insight into rural French life and can help your Food Technology students to gain knowledge about the different food products on sale. Walk around the stands; take in the atmosphere, new foods and new culture. The markets are also very popular with younger children.

Areas Covered

Understanding nutrition

Understanding the need for different types of equipment and temperatures for the storage of food

Brasserie Hamiot

Brasserie Hamiot
Brasserie Hamiot is a nice large café close to the town center of Boulogne-sur-Mer. It will allow students to experience French food at its best!

Chocolats de Beussent

Chocolats de Beussent
Alain and his team invite your Food Technology group to this wonderful chocolate factory in the heart of the rural Course valley for a guided tour and a chance to sample some traditionally made artisanat chocolate.

Areas Covered

Materials and components

Manufacturing

Fromagerie le Sire Créquy

Fromagerie le Sire Créquy
The cheese is made using traditional unpasturised cow's milk. You can visit the work-shop, the maturing cellar, video screening and tasting.This visit is suitable for student of all ages and available all year around.Guided visits available.

Areas Covered

Manufacturing/Large Scale Production

Using a range of tools and equipment safely and hygienically to produce quality products

Using tools/equipment to produce quality products

Understanding the functional properties of food

Les Escargots du Bocage

Les Escargots du Bocage
Visit the snail farm and have a guided tour, watch a slideshow and have a taste of this famous French delicacy. There is also a shop on the farm to buy your own snail dishes!

Areas Covered

Social, economical, cultural and environmental considerations

 MorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1 Early morning depart school

Arrive in Bruges around lunchtime

Time to freshen up/buy something to eat

Group to visit a sweet factory

Group to visit the Friet Museum

Time for evening meal
Day 2 After breakfast, group to visit Choco-Story

Arrive in Boulogne. Group to have a pancake making demonstration

Head back towards Calais

Group to visit a Traditional French bakery

 Arrive back at school
Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.

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