FRAISE et FROMAGE: Level One Associate Certification

The Academy of Cheese Level 1 Associate course with Fraise et Fromage is designed for anyone curious about cheese, whether you are a food lover, hospitality professional, wine enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys discovering new flavours.

This introductory certification offers a structured and engaging way to build confidence in understanding, tasting, and talking about cheese. Through guided tastings, discussions, and visual learning, participants will explore the fundamentals of how cheese is made, the main cheese styles of the world, and the factors that influence flavour and texture.

The course is designed to be relaxed, interactive, and sensory-led, encouraging participants to taste, observe, and discuss cheeses together rather than simply learn theory. During the session, participants will taste 12-14 cheeses representing different styles and milk types, helping them understand how production methods, ageing, and terroir shape flavour.

The session also includes a special guided exploration of cheese and wine pairings, helping participants understand how flavour combinations work and how to pair cheese more confidently at home or professionally.

By the end of the course, participants will not only have a deeper understanding of cheese, but also the confidence to taste, serve, pair, and talk about cheese with greater knowledge and appreciation.

Course format

• 1 full-day course

OR
• 2 evening sessions (approximately 2.5–3 hours each)

 (Please contact Radhicka, using the form below, to discuss your preferred format).

What is included in the course

• Guided tastings of selected 10-12 cheeses (these include raw milk and non-vegetarian cheeses)

• The official Academy of Cheese Delegate Pack, including a book profiling 25 cheeses and cheese tasting sheets

• 12 months’ access to the Academy of Cheese Level One Learning Road and Cheese Library

• The Level One online assessment (to be completed within 12 months of enrolment at your own pace)

• Upon successful completion, you will receive an Academy of Cheese Associate pin badge

• A professional Academy of Cheese certificate, suitable for framing

• Pairing and tasting of some wines and cheeses

Courses are delivered in English.

Prefer a Private Cheese Learning Journey?

For those looking for a more personalised experience, the course can also be offered as a private one-to-one session. This allows delegates the flexibility to choose their preferred day, timing, and venue, while enjoying a more focused and interactive learning experience with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and explore topics in greater depth. If the course is hosted in the delegate’s home kitchen, there is also the option to include a complimentary live ricotta or paneer-making session, offering a fun hands-on introduction to fresh cheesemaking. For more information or private course enquiries, please email at radhicka@hotmail.com