Transport your guests to the heart of Cuba through an evening of craftsmanship, culture and storytelling.

Led by our best Cuban Master Cigar Roller, Maria Caridad, travelling exclusively from Zurich, together with Cuban Cigar Sommelier and founder Elena Del Pino, this immersive three-hour experience offers guests a rare opportunity to discover the true art of handmade Cuban cigars.

More than a masterclass, this is a journey into one of Cuba's greatest traditions.

Guests will explore the history, craftsmanship and passion behind every handmade cigar before creating one of their own under the guidance of genuine Cuban experts.

Welcome to Cuba: The Experience

Guests begin their journey with a warm Cuban welcome before discovering the fascinating history of the world's most celebrated handmade cigars.

During this introduction they will learn about:

The origins of Cuban cigars
Why Cuba remains the world's most prestigious tobacco-producing country
The traditions that have been passed down through generations of Cuban cigar makers
The cultural importance of cigars in Cuban life

The Journey of a Handmade Cuban Cigar

Guests are taken behind the scenes of the cigar-making process, learning how every exceptional handmade cigar begins long before it reaches the hands of a roller.

Topics include:

The legendary tobacco-growing region of Pinar del Río
Cuba's unique climate and soil
Tobacco cultivation and harvesting
The different tobacco leaves and their purpose
Fermentation and ageing
Selecting leaves for flavour, aroma and strength
The craftsmanship behind every handmade Cuban cigar

Live Rolling Demonstration

Watch our Cuban Master Cigar Roller demonstrate every stage of producing a handmade Cuban cigar using traditional techniques learned in Cuba.

Guests witness first-hand:

Preparing the tobacco leaves
Bunching the filler
Rolling the cigar
Pressing and shaping
Applying the wrapper leaf
Finishing and quality inspection

Throughout the demonstration, Elena shares fascinating stories and traditions from Cuba, bringing each stage of the process vividly to life.

Create Your Own Handmade Cuban Cigar

The highlight of the evening.

Under the personal guidance of our Cuban Master Cigar Roller, every guest will create their own handmade Cuban-style cigar using traditional techniques.

Each participant receives their own professional rolling station including:

Traditional wooden rolling board
Chaveta (traditional Cuban cigar knife)
Wooden mould
Natural vegetable gum
Authentic tobacco leaves
All rolling materials

Guests leave with the handmade cigar they have crafted themselves, an unforgettable keepsake of their Cuban experience.

The Art of Enjoying Handmade Cuban Cigars

Discover how to appreciate a fine handmade cigar with guidance from our Cuban Cigar Sommelier.

Guests will learn:

How to choose the right cigar
Cutting techniques
Correct lighting methods
Smoking etiquette
Storage and ageing
Understanding flavour and aroma profiles

Meet the Experts

The experience concludes with an informal question-and-answer session where guests can speak directly with our Cuban experts.

Hear personal stories about growing up in Cuba, working with tobacco, life inside the cigar industry and the traditions that continue to make Cuban cigars legendary around the world.

What's Included

Three-hour luxury Cuban Cigar Masterclass
Cuban Master Cigar Roller travelling from Zurich
Cuban Cigar Sommelier and Host
Professional rolling station for every guest
Authentic tobacco leaves and rolling materials
Traditional Cuban cigar rolling tools
Full event management
Set-up and pack-down
Travel within London

The Experience

Minimum Number of Guests: 18 Maximum: 25

Pricing is tailored according to guest numbers, venue logistics and any optional enhancements selected.

About Cuban Cigar Roller

Founded by Cuban-born Elena Del Pino, Cuban Cigar Roller offers one of Europe's most authentic Cuban cigar experiences.

Having grown up in Havana and worked in Cuba's tobacco fields as a teenager, Elena brings a genuine connection to the traditions, craftsmanship and culture behind every handmade Cuban cigar. Today, together with an exceptional Cuban Master Cigar Roller from Zurich, she shares this remarkable heritage through immersive experiences for luxury hotels, private members' clubs, prestigious corporate events and exclusive private celebrations across the UK and Europe.

More than a masterclass, this is an opportunity to experience Cuba through the hands of those who have lived its traditions, sharing stories, craftsmanship and the timeless art of handmade Cuban cigars.

Every event is designed to be engaging, creating a truly distinctive experience that guests will remember long after the final cigar has been rolled.

Masterclasses

Cuban Cigar Rolling Masterclasses

Introductory Cigar Course

The Level 1 Award Course