This past week I redesigned my Sherry & Tapas Experience because I realised, if I offer it to larger groups only (6-10 people) and keep it down to two stops, as I have been doing with Katie’s Bowland & Bay groups, then I can just about manage it. It’s still a long painful hobble getting to the first bar, but a short distance to the second one, and from there I can grab a taxi right out front to get home.

Today seemed like the perfect opportunity to try it out with the slightly smaller group option (6 people) as Pam & Gilbert were in town (again!) with friends and wanted me to give them a little sherry education. So I booked Las Teresas and showed up a bit early, as usual, to help get things set up and… omg. Instead of the usual dining area next to the bar, which is lovely enough, I was directed to the family’s private dining room across the street and saw this amazing table already set up for me. Honestly it felt like Christmas. I felt so happy and honoured that they did this for me. And it really made a difference as this is the longest part of the experience, trying four wines over two courses (starters and mains) before heading for desserts and sweet wines at Vineria San Telmo. In this smaller more private space (the owner and a friend came in for lunch, and there was one other table of family friends, but that was it) is not only much quieter but it really does feel like an extra special experience.

So now I will keep my other Sherry & Tapas Tasting at Casa Morales open for 2-4 people, and for groups of 6 or more I can offer this option with two stops. I am SO excited about this, though I realise that larger groups interested in sherry are a bit niche. Still, it’s out there now. Sooooo grateful for all the bars who help me out with this. I (obviously!) couldn’t do it without them.