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Honey & Bites: Private Gourmet Honey Sommelier Pairing Experience

About this Experience

What you'll do:

It’s a private honey sommelier tasting experience brought directly to you! You and your crew will taste 3–5 distinctive honey varieties I’ve curated as a NYC beekeeper, while learning fascinating bee facts and discovering flavor profiles you never knew existed. I’ll guide you through a relaxed 2-hour honey tasting journey with gourmet food pairings, detailed tasting notes, and hands-on, themed activities designed to keep everyone engaged.

All materials are included, along with full setup and cleanup — so you can simply relax with your guests and get ready to savor, learn, and enjoy those unique, elevated vibes.

Why we love it for your party

  • Includes everything: 3–5 honey tastings, gourmet pairings, tasting notes, and themed activities

  • Led by a certified honey sommelier who keeps things fun, friendly, and easy to follow

  • Interactive and engaging — not just a tasting, but a full experience

  • Feels elevated and unique without being formal or stuffy

  • Setup and cleanup are handled, making it totally stress-free for the host

About this experience partner:

I'm Belinda, a NYC beekeeper and certified honey sommelier (think wine sommelier, but for honey!) who creates unforgettable tasting experiences. With curated honey varieties, gourmet pairings, themed activities, and custom favors available, my experiences are perfect for girls' nights, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, baby showers, bridal parties, corporate team building, or just for fun!

Additional information:

  • I accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies

  • Custom favors available (honey jars, themed gift bags)

  • Travel within the tri-state area (travel fees may apply)

Provided by HONEY BELINDA LLC

Joined September 2025

Book This Experience

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Location

New York, NY

Pink house with orange roof

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Reviews

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9 Reviews

EG

Elizabeth G.

December 2025 • Other Party

Super unique and fun experience, and delicious! I never realized how the taste of food can change with honey. The pairings opened up a whole new world of flavors—it's a delightful discovery experience.

JM

Jenelle M.

December 2025 • Other Party

We would love to book another one! It's amazing how different each honey tastes and smells—you learn so much about the process and get to discover your favorite honey. The experience exceeded our team-building objectives.

SD

Shoma D.

December 2025 • Other Party

The event was a smashing success! Our employees were fascinated with Belinda's role as an urban beekeeper and the unrealized complexities of honey itself. You never know honey could be this complex and lovely!

AC

Ally C.

December 2025 • Other Party

I would highly recommend this to everyone! I learned so much about the different kinds of honey and pairings. I am a huge honey fan and would highly recommend this for any special occasion! It's a fun way to bond with friends, strangers, and coworkers. Belinda was amazing! I could feel her passion and loved how knowledgeable she was.

EG

Elizabeth G.

May 2025 • Holiday Party

Super unique and fun experience, and delicious! I never realized how the taste of food can change with honey. The pairings opened up a whole new world of flavors—it's a delightful discovery experience.

AC

Ally C.

May 2025 • Holiday Party

I would highly recommend this to everyone! I learned so much about the different kinds of honey and pairings. I am a huge honey fan and would highly recommend this for any special occasion! It's a fun way to bond with friends, strangers, and coworkers. Belinda was amazing! I could feel her passion and loved how knowledgeable she was.

SD

Shoma D.

May 2025 • Holiday Party

The event was a smashing success! Our employees were fascinated with Belinda's role as an urban beekeeper and the unrealized complexities of honey itself. You never know honey could be this complex and lovely!

JM

Jenelle M.

May 2025 • Holiday Party

We would love to book another one! It's amazing how different each honey tastes and smells—you learn so much about the process and get to discover your favorite honey. The experience exceeded our team-building objectives.

K

Kayla

April 2025 • Holiday Party

Girl, the PRESENTATION! In addition to the flavor, of course!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can participate in the experience?

I can accommodate groups of 6-25 people. For groups larger than 25, I'll bring an assistant to ensure everyone gets the full experience.

What's included in the 2-hour experience?

You'll get 3-5 curated honey varieties, gourmet food pairings, tasting notes, themed activities, and bee/honey education. All materials, setup, and cleanup are included.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Absolutely! I can work around allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary needs. Just let me know when booking.

How far do you travel for experiences?

I serve the tri-state area (NYC, NJ, CT). Travel fees may apply for locations outside NYC.

Can you customize the experience for our event theme?

Yes! I love tailoring experiences - baby showers, bachelorettes, birthdays, corporate events. I can adjust honey selections, activities, and even create custom favors.

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What kind of space do you need?

Just a table and seating for your group. I bring everything else - no kitchen or special setup required.

How far in advance should we book?

I recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance, especially for weekends and popular dates.

What are custom favors and how much do they cost?

I can create honey jar gifts, themed gift bags, or favors matching your celebration. Pricing starts at $8-15 per person depending on what you choose.