About us
The advent of Gastronomy World & Club in 2019 was fuelled by the undeniable success of gourmet and wine tours organised by Livingstone’s Travel World a travel agent, and operator partner; until the Covid pandemic brought about the virtual shutdown of leisure travel in 2020.
In 2022 the directors of Livingstone’s Travel World, a small team of director shareholder travel enthusiasts, led by a travel industry executive, in consultation with other interested parties took over the business and created what can now considered a division of Livingstones Travel World Ltd, dedicated to growing the field of food and drink tourism and culinary engagement.
Through collaborations with international operators and DMCs who support Food and Drink Tourism, UK tourism agencies, and selected artisan food and drink producers the team at Gastronomy World and its travel consultants have put together an array of standout tours, breaks, and events to meet the growing trend of food motivated travel & leisure.
Long standing travel agency clients, many wine and food producers, and numerous restaurateurs supported our belief in the creation of the Gastronomy World & Club. Our mission now is to bring a range of culinary journeys, gastronomic delights, and experiences for the enjoyment of everyone interested in food, drink, and travel, at the same time develop our Artisan Deli which already brings an amazing range of premium food and drink products to your door.
Although with odd exceptions everything on this website is available to be booked (virtual appointments available on request) or bought by anyone, there are notable benefits available to members of our Gastronomy Club. These include discounts on all tours, breaks and events, monthly member only food and drink promotions, and member only events and tours – so why not join the Gastronomy Club now!
The Gastronomy Club
Aspirations
As the Gastronomy Club grows, so will the scope of our activities and the offerings; this evolving process will consider lifestyle changes, trends, climate change, and other influences, but where reasonably possible full consideration is given to:
- Responsible Travel – Conservation of Heritage – Wildlife Protection
- Organic Farming – Artisan Suppliers with an emphasis on the UK
Regional Networking Events will form part of the Gastronomy Club’s growth, providing opportunities for members and suppliers to regularly engage. These Supper Club-style network events will be held at selected venues, which have links to, or reflect an element of the core business activities and provide an ambiance befitting the occasion.
Additional club activities under development with forthcoming launches are:
- Artisan Gin Club – Gourmet Golfing Society – Connoisseur’s Whisky Club
The Gastronomy Club is a hub for like-minded “Foodies”, members can enjoy and share their experiences with other members, and opportunities to enhance this interaction via the club’s social media channels will become available with the passage of time.
- Anyone wishing to become a Gastronomy Club Ambassador should email Membership@tgclub.co.uk.
All Gastronomy Club Members receive a Membership Card with an allocated Membership Number. The number, your ID, will be linked to all future communications, event bookings, and online transactions.
