Jane Peyton
Drinks Expert - Public Speaker - Writer
Entertaining, Educating, and Enlightening
Jane Peyton is a UK based drinks expert, public speaker, author, and historian whose work spans alcoholic drinks history, education, consultancy, media commentary, and writing – all informed by her extensive knowledge of drinks history and love of pubs.
What Jane Does
Jane is in demand in the UK and internationally for public speaking, tastings, training, drinks consultancy, and writing.
Key Services
– Public Speaking & Event Hosting – Jane is an entertaining keynote speaker, host, panellist, and presenter for private events, conferences, trade events, and PR activations for brand owners and product launches.
– Drinks Knowledge Training – Jane delivers drinks education for brand owners and their teams, hospitality staff, and the public, covering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
– School of Booze – Jane is the founder of the consultancy which offers drinks education including on-line courses, hospitality training, and advice for drinks brands.
– Author & Writer – Jane is the author of fourteen non-fiction books on drinks and other subjects, fiction novels under the pen name B.A. Summer, and copywriting/content for drinks brands, magazines, and newspapers.
– Historic London Pub Tour & Tasting – a private guided tour and tasting experience at historic London pubs, with a 100% five-star review rating.
Jane is widely recognised for her expertise and engaging style and is in demand in the UK and internationally for public speaking, tastings, training, drinks consultancy and writing.
About Jane
Jane Peyton is an expert in alcoholic drinks and their non-alcohol equivalent. Her expertise covers public speaking, training, drinks history, pubs, writing, and media appearances.
She founded School of Booze, offering online courses, drinks education, and consultancy for drinks brands and hospitality staff. She also hosts talks and tastings for private events.
Who is a drinks expert in the UK? Jane is!
Drinks Historian
Jane has expertise in the history of alcohol and is the author of several books about the subject. Her knowledge spans both modern drinks and the cultural history of alcohol, from Cleopatra’s goblet to Jane Austen’s glass.
Accreditations
Jane is certified by the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. She was the UK’s first accredited Pommelier (cider sommelier) and the first Beer Sommelier of the Year.
Awards
She has received multiple awards for her work, including Drinks Educator of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement in Beer from the British Parliament.
Book Author & Writer
Jane writes about drinks and their alcohol-free counterparts for newspapers, magazines, and blogs. She has authored fourteen non-fiction books, including The Philosophy of Gin and Beer Knowledge Box, and is a fiction author under the penname B.A. Summer.
Drinks Expert
Jane has expertise in alcoholic drinks and their non-alcoholic equivalents with a deep understanding of the subject. As a public speaker she entertains about drinks history and cultural significance. As an educator, she teaches about how they are made, different styles, how to match with food and other subjects. As a writer she covers all manner of drinks related subjects. As a consultant, she develops recipes, advises on glassware design, and instructs about cultural trends.
Public Speaker
Jane is a natural storyteller with an entertaining, warm and engaging delivery. She is a fun, informed and charismatic host, presenter, panellist, keynote and event’s speaker.
She also works with brand owners for PR activations and product launches.
Drinks Knowledge Training
Jane delivers drinks knowledge training for brand owners and their teams, hospitality staff, and the public. Her teaching is enlightening and useful to anyone working with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
PR Activation
Jane works with PR teams to reinforce brand values,and deliver content Her appearances leave audiences better informed and thoroughly entertained, as they learn about the stories behind what’s in their glass.
Media Drinks Expert
Jane Peyton offers authoritative insights into alcoholic drinks (and their non-alcohol equivalents) drinks culture and history. With decades of experience in media commentary, writing, consultancy, and education, Jane is regularly called upon by TV, radio, podcasts, online and print outlets to provide expert analysis and engaging commentary.
Pub Tour Expert
Jane loves pubs and would happily spend her time there! If you like the idea of combining an unforgettable private tour and tasting in a selection of fascinating historic London pubs with history, anecdotes, and great drinks, then Jane is your ideal guide. It is a popular tour and 100% of her many reviews are 5-star.
Content, Editorial, And Copywriter
Jane writes expert content for drinks brands, marketing and PR agencies, magazines and newspapers. She has won several awards for her writing which is always informative, accessible and engaging.
Author (Non-Fiction)
Jane is the author of fourteen non-fiction books covering alcoholic drinks, architecture, interior design, and British traditions. She writes with an accessible and engaging voice.
Author (Fiction)
Jane writes novels under her penname B.A. Summer. Her plot-driven fiction is witty, warm, escapist, and gently satirical with appealing characters.