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0115 9404 303School Food Technology trip to Brussels
Belgium is world-renowned for its Chocolate and beer, making Brussels the ideal location for a Food Technology trip.
There is a wide variety of visits on offer from a demonstration at a local Chocolaterie, a visit to the huge Mechelen Fruit & Vegetable Auction and of course a visit to one of the many local breweries. The Stella Artois Brewery in nearby Leuven is always a popular visit. A cookery demonstration at a local catering school can also be organised on request.
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2 days/1 night
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Includes:
- 1 night Half Board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationCantillon Brewery Museum
Visit this traditional Belgian brewery and see how beer has been brewed for centuries.The Van Roy-Cantillon family invites you to discover the fabulous world or brewing. Red copper containers, barrels, some of them more than 100 years old, and walls of bottles constitute the scenery for your visit. See the brewing or the bottling, how barrels are cleaned or how fruit beers are made in summer.
Areas Covered
Manufacturing/large scale production
Chocolaterie Duval
Proud of its experience and know-how in personalised chocolates, Chocolaterie Duval is delighted to offer you an opportunity to learn all about the art of chocolate making.Time-honoured production, natural products, 100% cocoa butter and respect for the great tradition of Belgian chocolate are the qualities that have made Chocolaterie DUVAL the specialist In personalised chocolate and packaging.Co...
Areas Covered
Labelling and packaging
Designing skills
Ferme de la Princesse - Fois Gras Farm
Ferme de la Princess is located in Waudrez, a small village in the area of Binche, 40 miles south of Brussels. The farm will introduce you to duck foie gras and other high quality products. Guided tours are available for groups with between 15-40 people, the tour includes visiting the new preparation area and sampling the products.
In Bev Breweries (Stella Artois)
The Stella Artois brewery is situated in the university city of Louvain (20 miles East of Brussels), where six centuries of brewing tradition and latest technology stand for a refreshing and thirst-quenching quality beer: Stella Artois.During your visit to the brewery, you will discover all the secrets of the brewing process. You will visit the brewing hall, the filtration and the filling plant, w...
Areas Covered
Manufacturing/large scale production
Mechelen Fruit & Vegetable Auction
Mechelen is at the centre of Belgium’s principal market garden region. The Mechelse Veilingen, some of the largest Fruit and Vegetable auctions in Northern Europe - are located just North of the city in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, approx. 20 miles north-east of Brussels. The staff handle up to 3,000 tons of vegetables per sale day. Europe. The guide will tell you about the history of the world of auctio...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Pick-up from school |
Arrive in Brussels Walk in to the beautiful main square (Grand Place) with its Gothic Town Hall Visit to a Chocolaterie |
Move in to accommodation in time for evening meal |
| Day 2 | Group to visit Mechelen Fruit & Vegetable Auction - one of the largest fruit and vegetable auctions in Northern Europe | Group to visit In Bev Breweries - home to the Stella Artois brand Depart Brussels |
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing Arrive back at school |
YH Bruegel
The modern hostel building “Bruegel” is only a few minutes away from the heart of the old city of Brussels, the “Grote Markt”. This is an ideal location to start your sight-seeing tour of the historical buildings, the lively neighbourhoods and the many local cafés.
Students will be accommodated in mostly 4 bedded rooms, staff in twins or singles. Toilets and showers are on each floor. There is also an attractive inner court, sitting corners and leisure rooms.
Students will be accommodated in mostly 4 bedded rooms, staff in twins or singles. Toilets and showers are on each floor. There is also an attractive inner court, sitting corners and leisure rooms.
