Ian Harvey

The Food & Wine Experience Experts On The Costa Del Sol

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

About

Last 25 years in the hospitality industry focusing exclusively on food and wine, gaining qualifications and exceptional knowledge of these 2 areas. Now, having spent many years in Spain, dedicated completely to the food culture and passionate about sharing that knowledge with others. Nothing unites people like food, and Spain is a stunning example of this. Just enjoy sharing the history, influences, passion and diversity of this culinary melting pot.

Experience

  • Owner at Costa Food Tours
    Dec 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • Owner at Casa Lola Monda
    Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 · 10 mos

  • Owner at The Wine Tasting Company
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2015 · 10 yrs

    Specialists in delivering high quality, fun, informative and informal wine events to the corporate and hospitality marketplace, plus wine courses and tastings every month for everyone. Large range of events based around wine tasting from basic themed tastings to dinners, food and wine matching, vineyard visits including Champagne by private jet. Excellent record in providing bespoke services for individual client requirements. Also provide turn-key solutions including venue search, catering and other facilities as required.

  • Founder and Director at Antiquesweb
    Aug 1999 - Nov 2005 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Launched and ran one of the first online trading platforms for the antiques industry, being an early mover and pioneering the use of the web by antiques dealers.

  • Divisional Manager at Robert Half International
    Sep 1994 - Aug 1999 · 5 yrs