Cheese tastings From the producers of some of our large selection of cheeses
Cookery demonstrations With top chefs from the V&C kitchen - and beyond
Fungi Forays Expert-led trips exploring the wealth of edible mushrooms around Scotland
Wine Tastings Learn more about your favourite wines, or find something new
Tastings and Demonstrations
This year we have many events including plenty of the usual wine tastings, cookery demonstrations, fungi forays and free in-store tastings. Ticket availability is noted for each event. Some will sell out well in advance of the date, particularly the Fungi Forays - we advise booking early. Dates and prices for events shown below may be subject to change.
For events held at VinCaffè, Multrees Walk, please see the VinCaffè events page.
The Caffè Bar at Valvona & Crolla, ready for an event.
“I love Valvona & Crolla, the Italian Deli in Edinburgh”, Dave Myers
Fungi Surgery at the Caffè Bar with Professor Roy Watling
September
Fungi Foray
Tutored walk and picnic
Saturday 5th September, 7.30am - 3pm | £48 including coach travel and light lunch, or £45 per person when you buy two or more tickets|Buy tickets
Tutored expedition, this year led by Professor Roy Watling's esteemed colleague Neville Kilkenny, with Professor Roy Watling in attendance. Travel by coach to a secret location chosen by Professor Watling as an area likely to supply a wide range of fungi. After a foray during the morning a light packed lunch of food and wine from Valvona & Crolla will be provided. Neville Kilkenny and Prof. Watling will then identify any mushrooms found and will entertain and educate with a fascinating talk about the joys and dangers of wild fungi. Depending on weather, the coach will return to Valvona & Crolla between 2pm and 3pm. Sturdy walking shoes and waterproof clothing are essential. Don't forget a basket for your mushrooms!
Fungi Foray
Tutored walk and picnic
Saturday 12th September, 7.30am - 3pm | £48 including coach travel and light lunch, or £45 per person when you buy two or more tickets | Buy tickets
Tutored expedition, this year led by Professor Roy Watling's esteemed colleague Neville Kilkenny, with Professor Roy Watling in attendance. Travel by coach to a secret location chosen by Professor Watling as an area likely to supply a wide range of fungi. After a foray during the morning a light packed lunch of food and wine from Valvona & Crolla will be provided. Neville Kilkenny and Prof. Watling will then identify any mushrooms found and will entertain and educate with a fascinating talk about the joys and dangers of wild fungi. Depending on weather, the coach will return to Valvona & Crolla between 2pm and 3pm. Sturdy walking shoes and waterproof clothing are essential. Don't forget a basket for your mushrooms!
Fungi Surgery
Complimentary event
Monday 14th September, 10am - 12pm
With Professor Roy Watling MBE, Consultant Mycologist. Bring the wild mushrooms or fungi that you have picked over the weekend for identification by an expert. We remind you that wild fungi can kill and should only be eaten if absolutely sure of identification.
Fungi Surgery
Complimentary event
Monday 28th September, 10am - 12pm
With Professor Roy Watling MBE, Consultant Mycologist. Bring the wild mushrooms or fungi that you have picked over the weekend for identification by an expert. We remind you that wild fungi can kill and should only be eaten if absolutely sure of identification.
October
Fungi Surgery
Complimentary event
Monday 5th October, 10am - 12pm
With Professor Roy Watling MBE, Consultant Mycologist. Bring the wild mushrooms or fungi that you have picked over the weekend for identification by an expert. We remind you that wild fungi can kill and should only be eaten if absolutely sure of identification.
You can buy tickets online through this site, or you can call the shop on 0131 556 6066 (0131 557 0088 for events held at VinCaffè).
All these events will be held at 19 Elm Row, Edinburgh except where noted.
Events held at VinCaffè on Multrees Walk can only be booked by phone on 0131 557 0088.
