Events at Fortnum's
Whether you're searching for the most famous names in food, wanting to brush up on your wine knowledge, or seeking out new makers and creators with compelling stories to tell, you'll find them all here, in the flesh, under our Piccadilly roof in our 3rd Floor Food & Drink Studio, and beyond.
Kitchen Stories
Kitchen Stories
The German Christmas Cookbook with Jürgen Krauss
Friday 5th December - 6.30pm- 8.00pm
3rd Floor Bookshop
For the next instalment of our Kitchen Stories series, we’ll be joined by Jürgen Krauss, who will be sharing more about his brand new book The German Christmas Cookbook. We first came to know Jürgen as the star of The Great British Bake Off back in 2021, but his love of baking began during his childhood in the Black Forest.
Now in his new book, he brings festive cheer to his delightful German bakes, from a rich and fruity stollen, to delicately spiced lebkuchen, marzipan treats, and the iconic gingerbread house. Filled with 53 brand new recipes, it’s the perfect guide for bringing your festive feast to life.
Price - Standard Ticket £20.00
Standard Ticket with book £46.00
KITCHEN STORIES
The Picky Bits Sommelier with Neil Ridley
Friday, December 19th - 6.30pm - 8.00pm
3rd Floor, Book Shop
There’s an art to serving up picky bits at a gathering - and fortunately for us, we’ve got Neil Ridley for our next Kitchen Stories instalment to teach us more. Neil is an award-winning professional drinks writer, broadcaster, consultant, host and presenter with over 15 years of experience in the food and drink industry – and we’re very excited to welcome him back to Fortnum’s!
He’ll be joining us to talk about his new book The Picky Bits Sommelier, featuring over 160 picky bits and 70 drinks for every occasion - from meat, fish and veggie and vegan snacks to alcoholic and non-alcoholic - as well as perfect picky bit and drink pairings. So if you’re looking to learn more, be sure to book yourself a ticket today!
Standard Ticket - £20.00
Standard Ticket including Book - £32.99
Christmas
CHRISTMAS
Christmas Wreath Making with Rebel Rebel
Monday 8th December and Monday 15th December 10th - 6.30pm - 8.30pm
The Crypt, Lower Ground Floor
Join Fortnum’s and acclaimed East London florist Rebel Rebel for a workshop on how to make the perfect Christmas wreath.
Traditional or modern, colourful or understated, Rebel Rebel will be on-hand to help you craft a truly one-of-a-kind Christmas decoration that you can keep for generations to come. What's more, to help inspire everyone's inner wreath-making potential, guests will enjoy a glass of Champagne during the event.
Price: £100
IN THE STUDIO WITH…
Build-your-own Cheese Hamper with Morgan McGlynn Carr
Saturday, 13th December - 3.00pm - 5.00pm
3rd Floor, Food & Drink Studio
Morgan McGlynn Carr is a leading UK cheese expert and owner of Cheeses of Muswell Hill, an award-winning independent cheese shop in North London, which she opened at the age of 19.
Morgan joins us in the Food & Drink Studio to share her favourite festive cheeseboard combinations. Guests will be given the opportunity to try several cheeses with suggested pairings, before deciding on three items to take home in a Mini-Huntsman Fortnum & Mason hamper.
Price: £60.00
Masterclass
Christmas biscuit icing masterclass for children under 8 years old
Various dates and times
3rd Floor Food & Drink Studio
Children aged 8 or under are invited to join us in the Food & Drink Studio this Christmas to learn how to decorate Fortnum's iconic iced biscuits.
Under the guidance of our icing experts, children will be able to decorate three biscuits which they can take home with them or eat on the spot!
Price is per child. Accompanying adults do not need to purchase a ticket.
Price: £35
Masterclass
Christmas biscuit icing masterclass for children over 8 years old
Various dates and times
3rd Floor Food & Drink Studio
Children aged 8 or over are invited to join us in the Food & Drink Studio this Christmas to learn how to decorate Fortnum's iconic iced biscuits.
Under the guidance of our icing experts, children will be able to decorate three biscuits which they can take home with them or eat on the spot!
Price is per child. Accompanying adults do not need to purchase a ticket.
Price: £40
Masterclass
Christmas biscuit icing masterclass for adults
Various dates and times
3rd Floor Food & Drink Studio
Adults are invited to join us in the Food & Drink Studio this Christmas to learn how to decorate Fortnum's iconic iced biscuits.
Under the guidance of our icing experts, you will be able to decorate three biscuits to take home or eat on the spot!
Price: £45
A Spotlight On...

A SPOTLIGHT ON
Paul Corrigan from Corrigan Jewels
Wednesday, December 10th - 3.00pm - 6.00pm
2nd Floor, Piccadilly
A career-defining decade in London’s luxury retail industry led to a lifelong passion-project sourcing and selling fine antique jewellery for some of the UK’s premium suppliers. Fast forward another decade and in 2014 Corrigan Jewels was founded. In 2016 the first collection in London launched exclusively at Fortnum and Mason, where it remains to this day.
For 2025, founder Paul Corrigan launched his latest collection for Fortnum and Mason. The ERA Collection illustrates one hundred years of jewellery design – an evolution of style and taste that defined each generation.
You are invited to browse the latest collection of vintage treasures and meet the founder behind the brand.

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Personalised Engraving with in-store purchase
Piccadilly: 5th December, 12th December, 19th December,
The Royal Exchange: 11th December,
St Pancras: 6th December, 20th December,
All venues 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Enjoy a complimentary in-store engraving service for one of your purchased items.
An artist will be available in store to engrave your initials or a personal message for someone special on a variety of items: Fragrances, Alcohol bottles, Reusable water bottles, Silverware, Photo Frames, Candles, Picnic Baskets and Jewellery.

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Acqua di Parma – Engraving
Saturday, December 20th - 2.00pm - 5.00pm
2nd Floor, Piccadilly
Celebrate the launch of Acqua di Parma Holiday Collection at Fortnum & Mason on 20th December, from 2-5pm. An in-store artist will be offering complimentary engraving for every Acqua di Parma purchase, adding a personal touch to your festive gifts. Join us to discover the new collection and create a bespoke memento

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The Art of Personalisation with La Bonne Brosse
Thursday, December 11th - 1.00pm - 6.00pm
2nd Floor, Piccadilly
Join us for an exclusive engraving event and make your La Bonne Brosse truly your own. Whether it’s a special treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone you love, add a bespoke engraved message or initials to your brush for a beautifully personal touch.
Purchase one La Bonne Brosse hairbrush, to receive the complimentary engraving.

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Facial Treatments with Sarah Brown
Mutiple Dates, booking essential
2nd Floor Piccadilly
We’re offering bespoke facial treatments by Sarah Brown on the second floor of our Piccadilly store.
Each treatment is tailored to your skin needs and can include light therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, gentle skin peels and massages.
A Spotlight On
Delicious History Tour
Various Dates
With a history stretching back over 300 years, Fortnum & Mason’s story is one full of surprises and endless intrigue. Join our archivist for a 90 minute-long tour of the building (with tastings) and hear the fascinating tales behind the nation’s favourite corner shop, ending in true Fortnum’s style with a cup of freshly brewed tea and a selection of nibbles.
Tours take place from 11am - 1pm and cost £60 per person. Why not make a day of it and book lunch or afternoon tea, too? Guests are asked to meet in our 5th floor lobby.
Our Delicious History tours welcome all visitors. However, please note that Fortnum’s is a large building with a lot of stairs, and the tour involves quite a bit of walking.
Price: £60.00













