They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but it’s not just men who are passionate about food. Eating and drinking make up the foundations of dating, and when you’re dating a foodie it’s even more important to get it right. Our dating experts have racked their taste buds and come up with 5 top dating ideas for foodies:

1. Browse Borough Market
For a relaxed Sunday lunchtime dating activity, check out Borough Market. Situated underneath London Bridge, this historic market sells everything from fine French pâtés to honey made by the social enterprising youths of Hackney.

Take in the sights and sounds while browsing the stalls, then grab some lunch, either from one of the onsite cafes and restaurants or from the multitude of stall vendors. If you’re dating a fussy eater, don’t worry. They’ll be spoilt for choice with food ranging from veggie bean burgers to crispy golden fish and chips.

2. Venture into the unknown at The Fat Duck
Possibly the most well known of all foodie haunts, Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire is a mecca for the gastronomically adventurous, but this dating experience doesn’t come cheap.

160 pounds a head gets you the 13 course tasting menu, lasting 4 hours and featuring dishes such as snail porridge and “sounds of the sea”. You can choose to match each course with the pairing wine menu, which can come in at anywhere between 100 pounds and 500 pounds per person, depending on your budget.

3. Get cheesy at La Fromagerie
If you’re dating a cheese lover, La Fromagerie is going to win you some serious brownie points. Less of a cheese shop, more of a cheese experience, whether you choose to visit their Marylebone or Highbury shop you won’t be disappointed.

Drop in to sample their delightful cheese boards, or make a more planned visit to one of their tasting evenings, which happen roughly twice a month and vary from basic cheese and wine tasting, to more specialist champagne and salmon sampling.

4. Wine tasting
Dating someone new can be a nerve racking experience, and often we need a bit of Dutch courage, but taking your date to a wine tasting is a great way to get the conversation flowing as freely as the vino.
There is a huge array of companies offering wine tasting, but if you’re in the London area, Vinopolis is a good choice. Their ‘Welcome to Wine’ sessions cover everything from an introduction to pairing wine and chocolate and are reasonable priced, starting at £30 a person.

5. Learn to cook something delicious in your lunch hour
If you’re pushed for time, but still want your dating experience to be suitably foodie, try L’Atelier’s Eat, Cook and Run class.

In just 30 minutes you’ll learn to cook one of their delicious dishes, from roast fillet of sea bream with chorizo vinaigrette, to chicken and mango curry. After the hard work is done, you’ll move into the relaxed dining area to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

If you’re dating on a budget, don’t worry. Eat, Cook and Run is wallet friendly, coming in at just £15 a head (coffee, wine and dessert are extra).