If you are looking to hire a sommelier to help you host a private or corporate wine tasting event for you and your guests, then you have arrived in the right place. Hiring a sommelier will make a party or event special. They will help to make the appropriate pairings of wine and food. They will take care of all aspects of wine services at your party. Finding the best sommeliers can be difficult, but this article will make the selection process easier and help you choose the best sommeliers in Europe.
Jon Arvid Rosengren
He entered his first sommelier competition in 2009, for The Best Sommelier of Sweden. He ended up finishing in second place, and this was the moment he was drawn into the wine industry. His entrance into that competition in 2009 let him enter the Best Sommelier in the Nordic Countries which he won. After he gained more experience and knowledge, he entered the international scene and won the title of Best Sommelier of Europe in 2013.
In April 2016, he went to Argentina and competed with 60 other sommeliers, many of whom have certified titles and were there to represent their respective countries. They were all trying to win the title of Best Sommelier in the World. This competition is held only once every three years, and after four gruelling tests of his knowledge, service, and blind taste testing, he became the 15th ever person to earn the title of The Best Sommelier of the World.
He oversees some of the greatest cellars in the world and has served many well-known figures in this industry. You can expect to receive excellent service from Jon Arvid Rosenberg if you choose to hire him. If you want to make your party a spectacular experience for everyone attending, then hire Arvid, and you will not be disappointed.
- The Best Sommelier of the World
- Best Sommelier of Europe
- Best Sommelier of Europe
Paolo Basso
One of the few sommeliers in the world who have won the titles Best Sommelier of Europe in 2010 in Strasbourg and Best Sommelier of the World in 2013 in Tokyo. Where he became the 14th recipient of this award that was held by Association de la Sommelerie Internationale. In 2018, Paolo was awarded the Doctorate Honoris Causa for his commitment to teaching wine.
He is a member of some of the most prestigious international tasting competitions such as like Decanter World Wine Award in London, the Swiss Wine Grand Prix in Switzerland, and 5 Stars Wines Award at Vinitaly. Paolo is also a lecturer at the Wine School in Changins, Switzerland, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, and at the Worldsom Sommelier Academy in Bordeaux.
If you are looking for one of the best sommeliers in the world that will elevate your guest’s experience at your wine tasting event and make sure everyone is enjoying themselves, then hiring Paolo Basso will make sure that happens. You will not be disappointed with the service that he will provide using his extensive experience and knowledge.
- Best Sommelier of the World
- Best Sommelier of Europe
Andreas Larsson
Having won the title of The Best Sommelier of the World in 2007, Andreas Larsson has the knowledge and experience to provide a service that can only be matched by a few others in the world. He is known for his incredible tasting abilities, vast knowledge about everything involved in this industry, and his professional and friendly approach to serving. If you are looking for a sommelier who is highly sought after, then you have found the man for the job in Andreas Larsson.
His passion for wine and this industry took off in the mid-1990s after he visited the classic French vineyards. His passion for wine leads him into intense studies which helped him graduate as a sommelier at Restaurangakademien in Stockholm in 1999. After he graduated, he quickly started working as a full-time sommelier in some of the finest restaurants and also started to compete as a sommelier.
He won the Swedish championships in 2001 and 2002, and then went on to become The Best sommelier of the Nordic countries in 2002. On his first attempt, he won the sommelier European championship in 2004. His ultimate goal was to become The Best Sommelier of the World and he achieved that in 2007 after a lot of studying, travelling to wine regions around the world, and immense tasting.
His expertise cannot be questioned, and his knowledge can only be matched by a few selected experts in the world. If you want to hire a sommelier, who is easily one of the best sommeliers for your wine tasting event, then Andreas Larsson is the man for you.
- Best Sommelier of the World
- Swedish Championships in 2001 and 2002
- The Best Sommelier of the Nordic Countries
- Sommelier European Championship
Ronan Sayburn
While he may be generous and modest with his time, Ronan Sayburn has been in this industry for over 20 years and certainly knows everything he would need to know to help elevate your party. He has a history of working with some of the best chefs in the world and in some of the best restaurants in the world too. These include Pied à Terre, The Greenhouse, Hotel du Vin, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane, Royal Hospital Road, Claridge’s, and more. His expertise cannot be questioned, he is easily one of the best sommeliers in the world and you will see that if you use his services.
He was the executive head sommelier of the Gordon Ramsey Group for over 7 years and his references are filled with popular and well-known figures in the wine and food industry. He has dedicated a lot of his time to helping others become better sommeliers so they can serve their employers and clients in the way that is expected of them.
His wine list stands at 5000 strong at 67 Pall Mall and is the best in London. There are many talented sommeliers in London, so to stand at the top and be known as one of the best in London and the world, is no small feat.
He was crowned UK Sommelier of the Year in 1998. He competed twice and represented the UK in the European Sommelier Competition, and he gained a Master Sommelier qualification in 2005. In 2018, he became the CEO of the Court of Master Sommeliers.
- UK Sommelier of the Year
- Master Sommelier Qualification
- CEO of the Court of Master Sommeliers
Terry Kandylis
Born and raised in Greece, Terry didn’t find his passion for wine until his early twenties. He moved to the UK and began his career as a chef du rang at Heston’s Fat Duck before he moved up and became the assistant head sommelier at Brett Graham’s The Ledbury. He joined 67 Pall Mall as the head sommelier and was named Sommelier of the Year in 2016.
Terry Kandylis has achieved many milestones in his career so far and there seems to be no stopping him. In 2015 he earned the title of Best Sommelier in Greece and then represented Greece in the European final in Vienna in 2017. He passed the advanced level of the Court of Master Sommelier exam.
He has worked for many popular restaurants and figures in the wine and food industry and has served many well-known celebrities and figures, one of the most famous celebrities being none other than the Hollywood A-Lister Brad Pitt. If you use Terry’s services then you can expect to be working with one of the best Sommeliers in the world, certainly of the best in Europe. He is very knowledgeable and has more than enough experience to make sure your wine tasting event will be special and that everyone will have a delightful time.
- Best Sommelier in Greece
- Passed The Advanced Court of Master Sommelier Exam
- Sommelier European Final
Olivier Poussier
Olivier earned the title of The Best Sommelier of the World in 2000 in Montreal. After having won the title, he started to receive many requests after people saw the talent and knowledge that he had. He led master classes in Shanghai, Korea, Japan, the United States, Russia, and many parts of Europe. He has taught all over the world and has gained more than enough experience to rival the other best sommeliers in the world.
If you have a wine tasting event and you want to hire a sommelier, then Olivier is one of the greatest choices that you could make. He didn’t just win The Best Sommelier of the World title; he has won many others. In 1995, he took second place in the Best Sommelier in the World competition in Tokyo, and he won the Best Sommelier in France title in 1990.
He has a lot of experience in this industry dating back to 1982. He is extremely passionate about wine pairings; he loves to play with the flavours that come with the diversity of cuisines. He takes inspiration from Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and other culinary traditions and he enjoys finding the best pairing opportunities for them.
- Best Sommelier of the World – 2000
- Best Sommelier in France
How to Hire
If you wish to hire any of these sommeliers, then contact us and we will help you with anything you need. We want to make this process easy for you, so you can plan the party that your guests will enjoy, which will have the bests sommeliers in the world attending, helping you, and making sure that your guests have the greatest experience.
