Trust Your Tongue
An interactive tasting event by The Foodie from The Happenings Cast featuring unexpected flavor pairings, drinks, real-time voting, and culinary insights.
Trust Your Tongue is an interactive sensory tasting experience hosted by the Foodie from The Happenings Cast in The Test Kitchen. The event explores a series of unexpected flavor pairings that challenge assumptions and invite participants to discover surprising harmony in each bite. It emphasizes how taste, sight, aroma, texture, and expectation influence food perception through a playful, social format. Created and produced by Elliot David Hawker of SUBMERGE Experience Studio.
Event Details & Pricing
This is a paid event with a price around $35 per person. The event features a unique three-course tasting menu created exclusively for attendees. It includes a welcome Prosecco with refills, specialty cocktail, and non-alcoholic options to accompany the tasting experience. Pricing may vary slightly depending on the sailing and availability.
What to Expect
- Arrival with a welcome glass of Prosecco, with refills available throughout the event
- A unique three-course tasting menu created exclusively for this experience
- A specialty cocktail served during the tasting, with non-alcoholic alternatives available
- Unexpected ingredient pairings designed to challenge your assumptions about flavor
- Interactive tasting surveys where sailors vote on each dish and share their honest reactions
- Discussions led by The Foodie exploring why people experience flavors differently and the science behind each pairing
- A fun, social atmosphere where there are no right or wrong answers, just personal taste
- An opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and discover new flavor combinations
- An immersive experience set within the theatrical surroundings of The Test Kitchen
How to Book
Booking for Trust Your Tongue is available via the Virgin Voyages app after boarding for a fee. Availability is limited, so early booking through the app is recommended to secure a spot. For more information about booking events on board, see the Booking Events & First Come First Serve Events guide.
Overview
Trust Your Tongue stands out as one of Virgin Voyages’ most distinctive culinary events. It combines a thoughtfully designed tasting menu with interactive participation and playful food science, all within the experimental environment of The Test Kitchen. The experience encourages open-mindedness and curiosity about flavor combinations, making it a social event that blends food, storytelling, and sensory exploration. Whether you are a seasoned foodie or simply curious, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with taste in a new way.
Note on Allergies: Speak to the host for non-alcoholic versions of the drinks which can be prepared at the event, for any food dietary requirements it is best to reach out to Sailor Services a day prior to the event.
