Swirl, Sniff, Slurp &
Spit Your Way
To Raising Money
The Smiling Grape Company has helped many charities, schools and sports clubs hit their fundraising targets — with an evening that's as fun and social as it is generous.
We'd Love To Host One For You
Not only are our wine tastings a great way to raise money, but they're also fun, social and make a great evening. For a charity event we substantially discount our tasting fees to enable you to raise as much money as possible. You can set your own ticket price, plus the Smiling Grape Company will donate 10% of any orders taken on the night towards your fundraising total.
Discounted Fees
We substantially discount our tasting fees so you keep more of what you raise.
10% Donated
We donate 10% of any orders taken on the night straight to your fundraising total.
Set Your Own Price
You choose the ticket price — the profit is yours to keep.
25+ Years' Experience
Fun, friendly, expert-led tastings for every level of wine knowledge.
What You'll Taste
Our fun, interactive tastings are designed to suit groups of all sizes with different levels of wine knowledge. You'll taste a selection of wines from around the world:
- 🍷A Champagne or sparkling wine
- 🍷2 Whites
- 🍷1 Rosé
- 🍷2 Reds
- 🍷A Port or dessert wine
Minimum Group Size
The minimum number of guests required for a charity wine tasting is 30 people.
Versatile For Any Venue
Our customised charity wine tasting events work in any location. With 25+ years of experience in wine education and event planning, we offer some of the hippest, friendliest, most exciting wine tastings around.
Where We Host
We currently only host charity wine tastings in these areas:
What Fundraisers Say
Just to say a huge thank you from all of us in the team for putting on two such fantastic events. We have had excellent feedback about the evenings and everyone has really enjoyed themselves, as well as raising money for The Prince's Trust. We really appreciate all the hard work you have put in and we would definitely recommend you to anyone in the future for that kind of event.
— The Prince's Trust — Charity Wine Tasting evenings at The Cabinet Office and DEFRA, London
A quick note to say thank you for running such a successful wine-tasting event yesterday. We were lucky the weather held and everyone said they'd enjoyed your informative and humorous approach. Just perfect.
— Charlotte — Glugging For Ghana Fundraising Event, Kimbolton
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for a wonderful evening last night. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves on the evening and the team found you to be extremely helpful and constructive and the evening was very entertaining and warmly received.
— Civil Service Charity Wine Tasting, London
A big thank-you for all your support for the wine-tasting event. We've heard nothing but compliments! It was a very successful evening, and should certainly be considered for a repeat next year.
— Highgate School, London
Thank you again very much for a wonderful evening. I've had nothing but good reviews and I hope you had as much fun as we did...
— Corporate Charity Wine Tasting, London
Get A Quote & Make A Booking
Tell us a little about your event and we'll come back with a tailored quote.
Good To Know
Who can host a charity wine tasting?+
Schools, sports clubs, charities, community groups and companies fundraising for a good cause. If you've got a crowd and a cause, we'll help you turn it into a great night that raises money.
What's the minimum group size?+
We need a minimum of 30 guests for a charity wine tasting so the evening works well and raises a worthwhile amount.
How does the fundraising actually work?+
We substantially discount our tasting fees, you set your own ticket price and keep the profit, and The Smiling Grape Company donates 10% of any orders taken on the night straight to your fundraising total.
Do guests need any wine knowledge?+
None at all. Our tastings are fun, friendly and interactive, designed for every level of wine knowledge — beginners are very welcome.
Which areas do you cover?+
We currently host charity wine tastings across Central London, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Get in touch if you're just outside and we'll see what we can do.
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Charity wine tastings by The Smiling Grape Company 🍷