Patrick McGuigan

Set up by Academy Training Partner, Patrick McGuigan - cheese specialist & author, offering training and consultancy to consumers and professionals.

One of Britain’s leading cheese writers and educators

Patrick McGuigan is one of Britain’s leading cheese writers and educators. He writes about cheese for titles including The Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Financial Times, and regularly contributes to radio and TV shows on all things cheese.

His first book, The Philosophy of Cheese, published by The British Library, came out in 2020, followed by The Cheese Life, co-authored with Mathew Carver (Kyle Books) in 2023. One Cheese to Rule Them All, co-written with Carlos Yescas, was published by Murdoch Books in 2025.

Patrick teaches Levels One and Two classroom courses at the prestigious WSET wine school in London, as well as training cheesemakers, wholesalers and retailers in their places of business. He also runs lively, interactive online classes to people all over the world.

Drawing on his previous career as a qualified TEFL teacher, Patrick’s courses are carefully structured to convey expert cheese knowledge, while also being relaxed, fun and delicious. He holds the WSET Level 3 and French Wine Scholar qualifications, and has has a special interest in matching cheese and wine.

Patrick McGuigan at a glance

Cheese Training & Consultancy

Working with cheesemakers, wholesalers, retailers and restaurants on a range of different training and consultancy projects, from bespoke Academy of Cheese staff training and tasting workshops to NPD support and cheese inspiration days.

Trade Tastings, Masterclasses & Team Building

Hosting events for some of the biggest names in cheese and wine, from press tastings and masterclasses at food festivals to chairing industry conferences and high-end cheese and wine evenings with clients.

Virtual & In-Person Training Courses

Training professionals and consumers in Level One (Associate) and/or Level Two (Member) at your place of business or at a training venue of your choice. Online courses are also available.

Fine Vintage | Associate Level One Certification

$599

Online Cheese School | Level 1: Associate Certification

£199

Patrick McGuigan’s | Level 1: Associate Certification

£199

Patrick McGuigan’s Level 2 Member Certification

£599

Patrick McGuigan

United Kingdom

Patrick McGuigan

Testimonials

What delegates are saying about Patrick's courses

Thank you for an excellent course. What's not to love about eating cheese on a damp, grey Monday? It was informative, entertaining and enjoyable, so all in all a great Christmas present.

Roger W

What a fun day hosted by an inspiring tutor who obviously has a passion for all things cheese. I now have more appreciation for cheese! Thank you Patrick!

Susie M