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No 2 Pound Street | Level Two: Member Certification

Name: No 2 Pound Street | Level Two: Member Certification
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

9.30am - 5.30pm

£595

Why choose this course?

This immersive two-day experience takes you deeper into the world of cheese — building on Level 1 and developing your understanding of milk science, maturing, flavour, grading, and the artistry of cheesemaking.

Hosted at No2 Pound Street in the picturesque market town of Wendover, the home of The Bucks Cheese Guy, James Grant, this course combines expert tuition with hands-on tasting and guided discussion.

No2 Pound Street is an award-winning cheese and wine shop at the heart of the Chilterns, celebrated for its range of British artisan cheeses, English wines, and a British deli counter filled with exceptional produce. Behind the shop sits our dedicated training and tasting room — calm, comfortable, and purpose-built for learning. Your tutor, James Grant, founder of both No2 Pound Street and The Real Cheese Project, brings over two decades of experience in hospitality, cheesemongering and education. Known for his engaging, down-to-earth style, James makes learning about cheese both insightful and great fun.

Expect in-depth exploration, practical exercises, and guided tastings as you prepare for your Academy of Cheese Level 2 Member assessment. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided each day.

Whether you’re a cheesemonger, chef, or passionate enthusiast, Level 2 will elevate your knowledge and confidence to the next level — helping you understand cheese from the ground up.

No2 Pound Street is proud to be an official Academy of Cheese Training Partner, offering the UK’s accredited cheese education programme right here in Wendover. be arranged.

Additional to attending the two-day course you’ll receive access to:

– Level Two online Learning Road, consider this your digital course book
– Knowledge check questions to test your progress as you study
– Digital downloadable delegate pack (printed version handed out at the course)
– Downloadable Tasting sheets
– Level Two Exam
– Cheese Library containing over 450 cheeses
– You have 12 months access to the Learning Road

Course benefits at a glance

Hands-on cheesemaking

Cheese Tasting

Focus on Sustainability and Ethical Process

Discounted accommodation available

Classroom-based course at award-winning delicatessen and cheese shop

The Tasting Room at No 2 Pound Street is conveniently located just 2 mins away from train station Wendover train station, with direct links from London Marylebone.

Includes Printed Delegate Pack, Lunch & Refreshments

No 2 Pound Street | Level Two: Member Certification

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Testimonials

Here's what delegates are saying

Really useful to do a classroom course at No 2 Pound Street. The cheese tasting and making worked very well in a group and to get the input from James Grant added a depth to the information that you may not get if doing a self study course. There was a lot to take in, however the online material provided an excellent reference for the items covered live, which could then be revisited at your own pace.

Geoff

Who is the course for?

Level Two has been designed for cheese industry professionals throughout the supply chain who wish to advance their learning and expertise. It will also appeal to customers with a profound interest in expanding their understanding of cheese production and varieties.

Cheesemakers

Cheesemongers

Sommeliers

Cheese Lovers

Cheese retail professionals

Cheese distributors

Event planners

What You Will Learn

All topics covered at level two will build upon the knowledge gained in level one . You’ll learn everything you need to know to take your Level two exam and become an Academy of Cheese ‘Member’.

Here are the 9 modules which structure the course.

1. Milk Production & Cheesemaking

2. Maturing, Affinage & Grading

3. Buying & Distribution

4. Presenting & Serving

5. Communicating About Cheese

6. Cheese Industry Knowledge

7. Regulation & Good Practice

8. Tasting

9. 100 Iconic Cheeses

James Grant, “Bucks Cheese Guy”

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James Grant, “Bucks Cheese Guy”

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No2 Pound Street

Owned by Academy Training Partner James Grant AKA The Bucks Cheese Guy, award-winning cheesemonger, affineur & founder of The Real Cheese Project.

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If you have any questions about this course, or would like to find out more, use the form opposite to contact the training partner directly.

Reviews & Testimonials

Here’s what our learners have to say about the course:

Beautiful location , warm and friendly 2 days of great memories

29/04/2026

Small group teaching 4 of us to 1 James but he coped with all questions ,made it fun but serious at the same time. I felt privileged as a retired GP to be allowed to join in with 3 others from the industry, James reassured me that 2 days a week helping in a cheese shop since my retirement counts as industry experience! We all brought different questions to the table. I never knew there was so much to learn about cheese!

Dr Heather Foley

Interesting, exciting and simply exceptional 👏

28/04/2026

Level 2 was a big step up from before – but it felt exciting and easy in James last capable hands. His knowledge and experience in the industry gave the course depth and perspective in a way you could never have just studying at home. The hands-on approach was great for being able to understand the theory in practice straight away as we got to make cheese at Stichelton Dairy.

Still buzzing!

Nelli Steer