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School Food Technology day trip to Opal Coast

For those looking for a school trip slightly closer to home the Opal coast region is always a popular choice.

For food technology groups we suggest visiting a local bakery, a chocolate factory, sweet factory, snail farm, pancake making demonstration or maybe a traditional French market with fresh produce.

Make it a one day school trip, or stay for a couple of days to really explore.

from £28 pp
1 Day
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Includes:

  • Return coach travel
  • Return channel crossings
  • Free staff place ratio 1:10
  • Detailed information pack
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Cost of group passport
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • VAT

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

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

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

Boulangerie "Le Fournil"

Boulangerie
This traditional family-owned bakery is well worth a visit. Food Technology students will have the chance to watch a baker at work in the original part of the bakery and visit the modern part of the bakery to watch croissants being made. To conclude your visit, you will be able to sample fresh baguettes and croissants.

Areas Covered

Manufacturing/large scale production


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

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

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

Early morning: Depart school
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Midday: Arrive Pas-de-Calais

Possible visits to include: A bakery or chocolate factory,
time for lunch and to explore Boulogne, shopping at Cité-Europe or Auchan hypermarket Calais

Evening: Depart Pas-de-Calais
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Late evening: 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.