Spanish Food & Wine Evening with the Catalan Chef

Toast on Waddington Road is hosting a Spanish food and wine evening on Thursday 8 July, with the Hertfordshire Wine School running the night. The focus is on six Spanish wines paired with small plates inspired by Spanish cooking, all put together by Francesc Condal, who goes by the name 'The Catalan Chef'. It's a tasting that draws on the flavours of Spain, and it was previously billed as 'Spanish Wine & Tapas'.

The evening is part of the Hertfordshire Wine School's wider programme of guided tastings, food and wine nights, and masterclasses across the county, which includes a regular series of events here in St Albans. This one is for over 18s and works with a set menu, so you'll be working your way through the same six wines and plates as everyone else. You don't need any prior tasting experience to join in — beginners are as welcome as seasoned enthusiasts, and if you have dietary requirements, you're asked to raise them when you book.

Toast itself is an independent café and brunch restaurant on Waddington Road, and it doubles as a venue for tastings and food-and-drink events like this. The night starts at 7:00pm, and tickets are £65.00.