{"product_id":"private-lunch-tours-poa-copy","title":"MEET THE EXPERT Epicurean Lunch Tour with Frank Hederman (Min 4 people)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind smokehouse accompanied by Frank Hederman himself. Now in his fifth decade of smoking, this renowned, self-taught artisan will advise on sourcing, curing and smoking, while giving you a blast of local history, food politics, and his culinary achievements. A gastronomic experience from the get-go, the tour culminates with lavish menus in the Tasting Room. Here, Frank will happily join you at the table, indulge any curiosities and questions, and regale you with memories, local stories and laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday to Fridays, depending on availability \u003cbr\u003eMid March – End of October 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:privatetours@frankhederman.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIVATE TOUR GROUP TERMS \u0026amp; CONDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur season runs from mid March to end of October.\u003cbr\u003eWe sometimes take out of season bookings, depending on production and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease mind your children when they are on our premises. This is a working smokehouse and yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull payment must be made at the time of booking to secure your date.\u003cbr\u003ePrivate group experiences are subject to minimum numbers or the equivalent in charges.\u003cbr\u003eAll rates include service charged at 12.5% including VAT at the current local rate 13.5%.\u003cbr\u003eThe service charge is shared in its entirely between smoke house employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnscheduled Tours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDue to the preparation involved for private tours, we are unable to accommodate impromptu or unscheduled visits. Please contact the smokehouse via email for a private tour with Frank Hederman or Caroline Workman privatetours@frankhederman.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrivate tours cancelled more than two full weeks in advance will be reimbursed, but will incur a discretionary administrative charge of 15%.\u003cbr\u003eTours cancelled within two weeks of taking place, but more than 72 hours’ notice, will incur a 50% cancellation fee, again discretionary.\u003cbr\u003eTours cancelled under 72 hour notice period will not be refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHederman Smoke House reserves the right, under unavoidable circumstances, to cancel group bookings at any time, in which case you will be fully refunded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Late\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you are running late, please advise us by email \u003ca href=\"mailto:privatetours@frankhederman.com\"\u003eprivatetours@frankhederman.com\u003c\/a\u003e, and by phone 00353 (0) 21 4811089. We will do our best to accommodate you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe smoke house is located on a relatively small site and has limited space for parking and turning. The maximum size of vehicle that we can accommodate is a 16-seater Sprinter or equivalent.\u003cbr\u003eBelvelly Smoke House is not responsible for theft from or damage to your car while on our premises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDue to food safety legislation, you may be asked you to complete a visitor health information questionnaire, to wear PPE (coat and a hat) and to wash hands before the tour. We would ask you to allow 5-10 minutes for this.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note this is a working smoke house and yard: you must mind yourself and your children when on our premises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Hederman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56585661022552,"sku":null,"price":308.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/0947\/9602\/files\/Behind_the_scenes_smoke_house_tours_smoked_salmon_by_Frank_Hederman_Cork_Ireland_38a483ed-b8cb-49f6-8cc1-7d7952e0f131.jpg?v=1769183995","url":"https:\/\/www.frankhederman.com\/en-us\/products\/private-lunch-tours-poa-copy","provider":"Frank Hederman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}