Events - Academy Of Cheese

Counter Culture | Washington DC April 2026

21 April 2026

Counter Culture Live is culture’s traveling education series, bringing mongers, makers, and industry professionals together for one unforgettable day. Each event features hands-on workshops, expert-led…

Meet The Makers with Harvey & Brockless (Trade-Only Event)

27 April 2026

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…

Guild of Fine Food Retail Cheese Course – April 2026

28 April 2026

Learn how to sell cheese - a unique and practical hands-on course teaching retailers how to run a successful cheese counter.

After the Win, Taste the Evolution: Affineur of the Year webinar with Claire Burt & Perry Wakeman

28 April 2026

Go behind the scenes with award-winning cheesemaker Claire Burt and three-time Affineur of the Year winner Perry Wakeman as they reveal how competition success sparked the creation of brand-new cheeses. Includes a live guided tasting of Burt’s Blue and the newly developed Bidlea Blue.

Counter Culture | Detroit May 2026

05 May 2026

Since 2011, Counter Culture has been the place where the cheese industry meets to share knowledge, build relationships, and celebrate the craft that connects us…

BOSKA Webinar: The Wire is on fire!

12 May 2026

You’ve heard it a hundred times: wires are strong, not sharp and therefore safe. But are you really using your wire to its full potential?…

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Virtual

Level One Guided Study Session | “Learn the Academy’s Structured Approach to Tasting Cheese” | May 2026

12 May 2026

Part of our series of free-to-join, live online workshops, designed to enhance your studies and help you understand the tasting process a little better. PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS OPEN TO LEVEL ONE SELF-STUDY STUDENTS ONLY

Indian Cheese Tasting Masterclass: London

17 May 2026

Discover India’s emerging artisanal cheese culture at a cheese tasting masterclass with Namrata Sundaresan at the Chiswick Cheese Market Kitchen. Taste cheeses made from yak, camel, goat and cow milk — and combine the experience with a visit to Chiswick Cheese Market, London’s only market dedicated entirely to cheese.

£30.00 + VAT

The Art of French Cheese: Advanced Level Tasting Experience (afternoon session)

18 May 2026

Transport yourself to the pastures, caves and fromageries of France for an immersive Academy of Cheese masterclass of discovery, history and exceptional taste - featuring 12 celebrated cheeses from the Level 2 & 3 Cheese Library.

£69.00 + VAT

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The Art of French Cheese: Advanced Level Tasting Experience (morning session)

18 May 2026

£69.00 + VAT

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Guild of Fine Food Retail Cheese Course – May 2026

19 May 2026

Learn how to sell cheese - a unique and practical hands-on course teaching retailers how to run a successful cheese counter.

Visitors to Artisan Cheese Fair in Melton Mowbray looking at cheese stall and tasting cheese

Artisan Cheese Fair 2026

23 May 2026

The Artisan Cheese Fair in Melton Mowbray, taking place on the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend, is the largest dedicated cheese fair in the UK.

£7.00 + VAT

Ripening a Bloomy Rind: The Affineur, the Maker, and the Microbe

15 June 2026

Join us for an immersive day of learning on the art and science of affinage, held the day before Affineur of the Year 2026. This is the first of four expert-led masterclasses, hosted by Katy Fenwick, Technical Director of the Academy of Cheese.

£20.00 + VAT

Affineur of the Year Education Day

15 June 2026

Taking place the day before Affineur of the Year 2026, the Education Day, sponsored by Mons Formation, sets the stage and brings together leading international experts for a full day of learning dedicated to the craft, science, and creativity of cheese affinage, in advance of the competition.Secure your place at all four masterclasses (£20 plus VAT each) and pay for just three.

£60.00 + VAT

The Art of French PDO Maturation with L’école du Fromage by Savencia

15 June 2026

Join us for an immersive day of learning on the art and science of affinage, held the day before Affineur of the Year 2026. This is the second of four expert-led masterclasses, hosted by Noémie Richard-Stein from L’école du Fromage.

£20.00 + VAT

The Ageing Experience: Molds, Environments and the Affineur’s Craft, with Mons Formation

15 June 2026

Join us for an immersive day of learning on the art and science of affinage, held the day before Affineur of the Year 2026. This is the third of four expert-led masterclasses, hosted by Laurent Mons and Emma Young.

£20.00 + VAT

Aging with Intent: A Rind-First Approach to Innovation with Murray’s Cheese

15 June 2026

Join us for an immersive day of learning on the art and science of affinage, held the day before Affineur of the Year 2026. This is the last of our expert-led masterclasses, hosted by Josh Windsor of Murray's Cheese in New York City.

£20.00 + VAT

Affineur Of The Year Finals 2026

16 June 2026

Experience Britain's premier cheese affinage competition. Sample all competition cheeses, meet master affineurs and cheesemakers, and watch as the winners are announced at this exclusive London event.

£60.00 + VAT

Guild of Fine Food Retail Cheese Course – June 2026

18 June 2026

Learn how to sell cheese - a unique and practical hands-on course teaching retailers how to run a successful cheese counter.

International Cheese & Dairy Expo 2026

24 June 2026

The International Cheese & Dairy EXPO is the UK’s premier business event for the cheese and dairy industry. With over 200 exhibitors, a strategic knowledge…