SKI SOMMELIER™ CONSULTING
Plan a bespoke luxury wine and travel experience in Europe with your personal sommelier luxury travel advisor.
In a single call we identify optimal destinations, dates, and essential logistics.
Your valuable time is optimized and friction points are reduced.
100% 5-star reviews. 45+ years specialized experience in Europe.
Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers-Europe | WSET-L3
Introductory 1:1 (free)
Free (15 minutes)
15-minute introductory video consultation
Guest goals & objectives (Custom Adventure, partnership, hospitality consulting, private wine cellar curation)
Destination recommendation
Optimal travel date recommendation
Best practices and key considerations
Eat Drink Fun process & approach
Custom Adventure services & deliverables
Guest will be able to determine whether to proceed with an engagement
Custom Adventure Design |
Ski Somm® Consulting
USD $250 (30 minutes)
Core Custom Adventure Design
30-minute in-depth video consultation
Destination recommendation
Optimal travel date recommendation
Best practices and key considerations
Quotes for three (3) lodging options
$250 credit if guest books a Ski Sommelier™ Concierge service within 7 days
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Ski Somm® Bespoke Consulting
$500 USD/hour
Ideal for experienced international travelers and epicureans with specific questions.
Ski Sommelier™ VIP Concierge
Starting at USD $3,000/7-day plan
Detailed Custom Adventure Design & Support
Your personal Ski Somm® luxury travel advisor
In-depth initial video consultation
Follow-up video planning consultations
Priority accommodation quotes within days
Personalized trip itinerary informed by your specific goals and preferences
Priority responses to e-mail
Destination recommendations
Optimal travel date recommendations
Restaurant recommendations & reservation help
Winter activity recommendations & reservations
Assistance coordinating equipment rentals
Assistance with ski schools and private guides
Pre-trip virtual wine tasting
Detailed Custom Adventure Pocket Guide (PDF for quick reference on your phone)
7/7 support and WhatsApp communication during your Custom Adventure
Ski Sommelier Concierge - In Person:
Half-day curated ski and wine experience led by a Ski Sommelier™. $1000 group* rate.
Full-day in-person ski and wine experience led by a Ski Sommelier™. $2000 group* rate.
*Maximum group size is 5 guests + 1 Ski Sommelier™
Hire a Ski Somm® as your wine, cuisine, and historical concierge anywhere across Europe - priced individually.
Custom Adventure Design | Ski Somm® Consulting: what you receive
Custom Adventure Design (initail 30-minute consultation $250)
30-minute in-depth video consultation
Ski resort recommendation matched to guest preferences, needs, & goals
Guidance regarding the best-time-to-travel (snow surety, price fluctuations, public & holidays)
Accommodation quotes (up to 3) within 48 hours of the consult*
Hourly Ski Somm® Consulting ($500/hour)
May include the following:
Assistance coordinating private transfers (private car, rental car, public transit)
Assistance with lift passes, ski rental, ski school & private guides booked as requested (supplier rates separate)
Pre-travel support (Mon–Fri)
*Quotes are sent immediately once vendors provide offers. Costs for accommodation, flights, transfers, and other third-party services are separate from consulting fees.
Even if Eat Drink Fun® is not the right fit for you and you decide not to proceed with an engagement after the initial complimentary consultation, you will still leave with a sound travel plan and insider tips that optimize your time, reduce stress, and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Ski Sommelier™ VIP Concierge: top-shelf service
Custom Adventure Planning ($3,000 per week of design)
Everything provided in Custom Adventure Design
In-depth pre-travel video consultations (up to three following the initial introduction)
Priority responses within hours (as soon as possible over timezones), 7 days per week
Custom tailored itinerary with personalized EDF Custom Adventure Pocket Guide (PDF)
Restaurant reservations
Winter activity reservations
Assistance coordinating equipment rentals
Assistance with ski schools and private guides
Priority quotes within 2 days (subject to hotel response)
Direct secure message communication 7x24 during travel
Ski Sommelier Concerige - In-Person
Half-day curated ski and wine experience led by a Ski Sommelier™ includes 1 wine tasting and escort to lunch.
Full-day in-person ski and wine experience led by a Ski Sommelier™ includes 2 wine tastings, escort to lunch, and escort to après ski.
Included: wine tastings and accompanying small bites
Excluded: resort vendor costs (incl. lift passes and equipment rental), meals, additional wines, spirits, or beverages.
Good to Know
Most accommodations (~95%) rent either Saturday–Saturday or Sunday-Sunday (weekly basis).
Minimum 7-night stays during European school holiday period for hotels, apartments, & chalets.
To obtain accurate offers, guests must provide the number of adults and children (included ages for children, as this impacts each offer), and preferred accommodation arrangement (single room, double room, etc.).
Quotes and holds depend on rate releases and supplier availability.
Bundled billing: We may invoice you directly for services we arrange — e.g., special experiences, events, and activities.
Venue/Vendor-billed items: Restaurants, groceries and private chef/catering are paid to the venue/vendor; EDF may obtain the reservations for you, but for guest privacy, data protection, and direct communication convenience, guests may engage restaurants and vendors directly to pay deposits, if required.
EDF does not schedule or provide flights.
What’s on Offer?
Eat Drink Fun® (EDF) helps you live your best life with world-class food, drinks, and travel.
We educate discerning guests and partner with beverage and hospitality busineses to spread joy.
Have something special in mind? Let’s work together to create a custom quote.
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Expert advice and curation from an EDF Ski Sommelier™. Book a free introductory call or dive into hourly consulting support. Or have us plan your your whole week. These engagements will help clarify your goals, map out a sound strategy, and identify obstacles that could slow you down.
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In-person concierge services.
From detailed planning for your Custom Adventure to joining you on the slopes and escorting you to the best restaurants, wine caves, and après parties, having your personal concierge is a fun and stress free approach to elevate your experience from 1x to 11x.
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