Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions About School of Booze Online Courses
How Much Do School of Booze Online Courses Cost?
The price is £50 for one course and there are discounts for signing up for more than one course. Two courses = £90. Three courses = £125. All prices include VAT @ 20%.
Can I Buy Courses For Other People?
Yes, we sell Gift Vouchers for courses. You will find them in the shop pages.
Can I Pick & Choose Subjects From Different Levels (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced) Of The Courses?
Sorry, we do not offer a bespoke menu of online courses so mixing & matching of subjects from different levels is not possible.
How Long Do The Courses Take To Complete?
With listening to the audio files, reading the course notes, revising for the examination and taking the examination, it is around 5 hours but quicker for speed readers.
Do I Have To Complete The Course in One Go Or Can I Stop & Start If I Need To?
You can access the paid course (s) whenever you want to and you can take as long as you want to listen, read, revise, and do the examination. You can stop and start whenever you want. We made the courses as convenient as possible!
How Long Do I Have Access To My Paid Online Courses For?
You can access the courses for 2 years from purchase. You can also download and save the written files. The audio files are versions of the written files. The audio files sit on the ‘My Courses’ areas of the School of Booze website and cannot be downloaded and saved but can be accessed when you need them up to two years from purchase.
Will I Be Accredited/Certified If I Take School of Booze Courses?
No, but the courses are written by Jane Peyton who is accredited/certified through the Beer & Cider Academy, and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. School of Booze courses cover the type of knowledge learned in accredited/certified courses with the Beer & Cider Academy, and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. School of Booze courses also include some extra subjects not covered in certified courses.
Questions About Corporate Events
Does School of Booze Produce Corporate Events?
No we do not produce events but we do work with events’ producers by providing Jane Peyton and other accredited sommeliers to host drinks’ tasting masterclasses and other formats.
Where do School of Booze Drinks' Experts Operate?
We are based in the South East of England and our drinks experts can travel to clients’ locations both in the UK and internationally (client budget permitting).
Does School of Booze Just Specialise In Beer, Cider & Wine Tasting?
No. Depending on the client and availability we can include any alcoholic drinks for tasting such as gin, whisky, mead, Tequila/mezcal. We do not offer cocktail making classes. We can also include the non-alcohol equivalent of alcoholic drinks.
Does School of Booze offer anything for People Who Do Not Drink Alcohol?
Yes we can offer a range of non-alcohol options (depending on client and availability).
How Much Does School of Booze Charge for A Corporate Event?
It varies on what the client wants and the location (whether travel is involved). Our prices start at £2,000 + VAT.
Are Your Hosts Accredited/Certified Drinks Experts?
Yes. Where possible Jane Peyton, founder and Principal of the School of Booze is the host. She is accredited/certified through the Beer & Cider Academy (Institute of Brewing & Distilling), and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. If Jane is not available we have other accredited/certified hosts.
Does School of Booze Host Private Events?
Yes, in principle, although it depends what the event is and where. Prices start at £2,000 + VAT.
General Questions
Does School of Booze Produce Events For Stag or Hen Parties?
No we don’t – sorry.