Meet The Makers with Harvey & Brockless (Trade-Only Event)
Additional information
| Location | Birmingham, UK |
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| Date | 27th April 2026 |
| Time | 9.30am – 3pm |
Join us in Birmingham where we’ll be at the annual Meet the Makers trade-only event, organised and hosted by Harvey & Brockless.
Not only will you get to meet some of the best artisan producers and cheesemakers and try their wonderful products, but you also have access to three masterclasses – free to attend and open to all.*
Exhibitors
Taking place at the stunning Grand Hotel Birmingham, there will be a line-up of over 45 exhibitors, all sampling their goods and happy to chat with you. This is your opportunity to meet and taste cheeses from legendary cheesemakers, all under one roof, including (but not limited to):
- Bath Soft Cheese
- Belton
- Burt’s Cheese
- Caws Cenarth
- Charles Martell & Son Ltd
- Cheese Cellar Dairy
- Errington Cheese Limited
- Long Clawson Dairy Ltd
- Neals Yard Creamery
- Pevensey Cheese Company Limited
- Quickes Traditional
- Shepherds Purse Cheeses Ltd
- The Cornish Cheese Company Ltd
- Trethowans Dairy Ltd
- Village Maid
- White Lake Cheeses Ltd
- Winterdale Cheesemakers
Masterclasses
Throughout the day, there will be masterclasses and guided tastings for you to enjoy.
Cheese of the Nation
Join renowned cheese expert Tom Badcock for a fascinating masterclass celebrating the national treasures and hero cheeses that define British cheesemaking. Along the way, enjoy tastings while learning how to recognise quality, understand provenance, and appreciate the craft behind every wheel. An insightful and flavour-filled experience for anyone passionate about British food heritage and the art of great cheese.
Beyond Tempering
Follow Alessio Tessieri, founder of Noalya Chocolate, as he shares insights into the origins of each of his chocolates and the story behind them. Acclaimed pastry chef Stefan Rose will then demonstrate how Noalya Chocolate can be applied in modern patisserie. Discover practical techniques, flavour pairings, and versatile ways to incorporate this exceptional chocolate into your own creations.
All Things Fermentation
Come and see Nick Vadasz the founder of Vadasz Kimchi for an inspiring and interactive masterclass, where you’ll learn about the origins of Vadasz and discover first hand how the famous fermented flavours are created. Along the way, enjoy plenty of tasters and samples while gaining insight into the ingredients, process, and creativity behind the range. This engaging experience is designed to be hands-on, informative, and full of flavour — perfect for anyone curious about fermentation or looking to deepen their love of great food.
*Meet The Makers is a Trade-only event and requires pre-registration.
Disclaimer
This event is not organised nor run by the Academy of Cheese. If appropriate, please refer to the organiser’s website for full Terms & Conditions and remember to check the event website before you travel to avoid disappointment.
