Celia Brooks’ Festive Gastrotour
A London Culinary Journey
Now’s the season to experience London at its most enchanting.
From November 14th 2025 to January 4th 2026, join us for an intimate culinary journey through Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, curated exclusively for COMO guests by celebrated chef, author and TV presenter Celia Brooks.
From aromatic tea houses to historic pubs, Brooks' expert guides bring their deep knowledge and storytelling flair to each stop, sharing the tastes, tales and traditions that define the city’s seasonal spirit.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Created by chef, author and TV presenter Celia Brooks, guests will enjoy a selection of tastings that celebrate the season’s finest produce and traditions.
Inclusions
- Tea or Champagne with delicate cakes in Covent Garden Piazza, paired with stories of its rich past.
- Sweet and savoury bites from artisanal traders as you stroll through twinkling streets.
- A sensory visit to a specialist tea emporium, filled with rare blends and aromas.
- Warm Pastel de Nata fresh from the oven, crafted by expert bakers.
- A stop at a traditional London pub for a festive tipple or rich hot chocolate.
- A finale at Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Market with tastings from local food stalls and seasonal gifts to browse.
About your host
Celia Brooks is a Colorado-born chef, author and TV presenter who has called London home for over two decades. Her career began as a private chef for film director Stanley Kubrick before she established herself as a pioneer in London’s culinary scene.
Brooks is the founder of Gastrotours, the city’s original food tour company, and has been exclusively licensed by Borough Market to lead their official tasting tours for more than 20 years. A passionate advocate for authentic flavour and storytelling, she has authored nine internationally published cookbooks, sharing her knowledge of ingredients, techniques and the joy of eating well.
