About Drinks With Lauren
Exceptional Wine and Cocktail Experiences
Drinks with Lauren specialises in creating immersive drink experiences. Whether it’s an intimate wine tasting or an exciting cocktail making session, these experiences are designed for engagement and enjoyment.
The mission: to ensure you have a memorable moment with every sip.
Join us as we guide you on your journey through the world of drinks.
Simply book your preferred event on our website, choosing from established or bespoke packages tailored to suit your occasion. Whether you are hosting a private gathering or a corporate event, we cater to your needs and create a relaxed atmosphere to make learning about drinks both engaging and fun!
Upcoming Events
An Introduction to WineThu 26 FebNew Mill Quarter Community Centre- An Introduction to WineWed 04 MarThe Old Town Hall
Private Events
Fancy enjoying an event with friends and family from the comfort of your own home? Looking to organise a team building day? You can pick from a virtual or in person event where your host will come to you with everything you need to enjoy the experience.
2 hr
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2 hr
From 350 British pounds
2 hr
From 275 British pounds
2 hr
From 400 British pounds
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Need Inspiration?
Planning a dinner party and want to wow your guests with spot‑on drink pairings that make you look like you’ve secretly trained as a sommelier? Or maybe you’re picking out your wedding wine and feeling a tiny bit overwhelmed by all the bottles staring back at you. Don’t worry — I’ve got you. Let’s make the whole thing fun, tasty, and totally stress‑free.
If you’d like to chat through what you’re looking for, I offer a relaxed consultation for £20 where we can go over your ideas, preferences, and any plans you already have in mind. It’s a great way to make sure everything feels right for you before moving forward.
If you’re after something a little more immersive, I can also arrange a tasting session with a selection of drinks tailored to your tastes. It’s a fun, hands‑on way to explore different options and get a feel for what you enjoy. This can be added on for an additional fee.
Drop us an email and lets get the conversation going.
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Lauren Anderson-Smedley
Lauren started her wine journey as so many people have: on a warm sunny day, in the garden, and a couple of bottles with friends and family. As the sun went down there was a sudden realisation that the wine in her glass didn't just smell of wine, but of black pepper...
And so began Lauren's adventures into the world of drinks. She has since studied with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust to achieve Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Wine and completed the set by achieving her Diploma in 2024. She also has a WSET Level 2 in Spirits and is a qualified WSET Wine Educator.
She has been designing and hosting drinks events for the past 5 years. You may have seen her pop up on your screens for John Lewis' Give A Little Love program where she whipped up drinks for Konnie Huq and Jason Manford; the Virtual Waitrose Drinks Festival hosting wine, beer and spirit sessions solo and also alongside the Waitrose Buying Team and Brand Ambassadors from the global spirits industry; or joining many drinks brands co-hosting a number of online cocktail making sessions.