Level 1
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Patrick McGuigan’s | Level 1: Associate Certification
About
Why Choose This Course?
Join author and expert Patrick McGuigan in London for a day of cheese tasting and learning, plus a special section on the art of cheese and wine matching. The Level One course is an introduction to the universe of cheese. You’ll learn the basics of cheese making, cheese aging, and cheese pairing. We’ll discuss the principles of cheese service and cheese tasting. You’ll get acquainted with the Make Post-Make classification model created by the Academy of Cheese.
The fun, interactive day course will be packed with information based on Patrick’s 15-year career in cheese, which has seen him visit and learn from the best cheesemakers, maturers and cheesemongers in the world.
Patrick also holds the WSET Level 3 and French Wine Scholar qualifications, so is excited to bring his love of curd and grape together with a special section during the class looking at perfect pairings. The day-long, classroom course will help prepare students for the Academy of Cheese Level One assessment (which students can take in their own time online).
The course will cover:
· How to taste cheese professionally
· Milk composition and cheese making
· Cheese maturation
· Cheese history
· Cutting, wrapping and storage
· Creating show-stopping cheeseboards
· PLUS: a special session looking at perfect pairings of cheese and wine
Students will taste 12 cheeses through the day, plus wine samples.
Course benefits at a glance
Taught by one of the UK's leading cheese experts
Patrick McGuigan is one of Britain’s leading cheese writers and communicators. He writes about cheese for titles including The Telegraph, The Financial Times and Delicious, and has contributed to BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme. His first book, The Philosophy of Cheese, published by The British Library, was published in October 2020. His new book - The Cheese Life, co-written with Mathew Carver - was published in October 2023.
Includes cheese and wine to taste along and pair
With both WSET Level 3 and French Wine Scholar qualifications, Patrick is excited to bring his love of curd and grape together with a special section during the class looking at perfect pairings
Central Location
Based at the WSET London's classrooms, just around the corner from London Bridge mainline and underground stations, getting here won't be a problem.
Course Dates
Patrick McGuigan’s | Level 1: Associate Certification
Choose a date and time
Academy of Cheese Level One @ WSET School London with Patrick McGuigan March 2026
- 16th March 2026
- WSET School, London
£199.00
Sold Out
Out of stock
Testimonials
Here's what delegates are saying
Audience
Who is the course for?
Anybody who loves cheese and wants to learn more about it. Whether you want to pursue a personal interest or launch a career as a cheesemonger – you are welcome!
Food Lovers
Cheese Mongers
Cheese Makers
Cheese Judges
Cheese wholesalers & distributors
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Training Partner
Patrick McGuigan
Set up by Academy Training Partner, Patrick McGuigan - cheese specialist & author, offering training and consultancy to consumers and professionals.
About
Why Choose This Course?
Join author and expert Patrick McGuigan in London for a day of cheese tasting and learning, plus a special section on the art of cheese and wine matching. The Level One course is an introduction to the universe of cheese. You’ll learn the basics of cheese making, cheese aging, and cheese pairing. We’ll discuss the principles of cheese service and cheese tasting. You’ll get acquainted with the Make Post-Make classification model created by the Academy of Cheese.
The fun, interactive day course will be packed with information based on Patrick’s 15-year career in cheese, which has seen him visit and learn from the best cheesemakers, maturers and cheesemongers in the world.
Patrick also holds the WSET Level 3 and French Wine Scholar qualifications, so is excited to bring his love of curd and grape together with a special section during the class looking at perfect pairings. The day-long, classroom course will help prepare students for the Academy of Cheese Level One assessment (which students can take in their own time online).
The course will cover:
· How to taste cheese professionally
· Milk composition and cheese making
· Cheese maturation
· Cheese history
· Cutting, wrapping and storage
· Creating show-stopping cheeseboards
· PLUS: a special session looking at perfect pairings of cheese and wine
Students will taste 12 cheeses through the day, plus wine samples.
Course benefits at a glance
Taught by one of the UK's leading cheese experts
Patrick McGuigan is one of Britain’s leading cheese writers and communicators. He writes about cheese for titles including The Telegraph, The Financial Times and Delicious, and has contributed to BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme. His first book, The Philosophy of Cheese, published by The British Library, was published in October 2020. His new book - The Cheese Life, co-written with Mathew Carver - was published in October 2023.
Includes cheese and wine to taste along and pair
With both WSET Level 3 and French Wine Scholar qualifications, Patrick is excited to bring his love of curd and grape together with a special section during the class looking at perfect pairings
Central Location
Based at the WSET London's classrooms, just around the corner from London Bridge mainline and underground stations, getting here won't be a problem.
Course Dates
Patrick McGuigan’s | Level 1: Associate Certification
Choose a date and time
Academy of Cheese Level One @ WSET School London with Patrick McGuigan March 2026
- 16th March 2026
- WSET School, London
£199.00
Sold Out
Out of stock
Training Partner
Patrick McGuigan
Set up by Academy Training Partner, Patrick McGuigan - cheese specialist & author, offering training and consultancy to consumers and professionals.
Testimonials
Here's what delegates are saying
Audience
Who is the course for?
Anybody who loves cheese and wants to learn more about it. Whether you want to pursue a personal interest or launch a career as a cheesemonger – you are welcome!
Food Lovers
Cheese Mongers
Cheese Makers
Cheese Judges
Cheese wholesalers & distributors
Gallery
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Reviews & Testimonials
Here’s what our learners have to say about the course:
Patrick brought cheese to life!
03/02/2026
I just did the level 1 introduction, taught by Patrick at WSET. What great fun! I came away inspired, as all great teachers do; Patrick brought the subject matter to life. I don’t work in the cheese trade, but simply have a love of food and wine and wanted to get a better understanding of cheese. I wasn’t certain I’d actually finish Level 1, but I now feel motivated to do so to deepen my understanding and love of cheese! Thank you, Patrick!
I loved every moment of this course
27/06/2024
I loved every moment of this course! I met great people from all over the world, with whom we still do online tastings, got to follow up from Level 1 with Patrick, really enjoyed his lessons and then, diving into the materials, went through such a complete cheese journey from all different kinds of aspects. Loved it and can’t wait for Level 3!
As a food and travel writer with a love of cheese
23/02/2023
As a food and travel writer with a love of cheese, this course was fabulous, I now know so much more about how cheese is made and the processes that the different cheeses go through to become their unique selves. Learning the skill and vocabulary of cheese tasting has been hugely informative and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know my first 25 cheeses. I now converse with cheesemongers in an entirely different way. Patrick’s online teaching style was a balance of friendly on-topic talk and nitty gritty information which aroused my curiosity to learn more. Thoroughly recommend.
Such a good introduction to the professional world of cheese.
31/01/2022
Such a good introduction to the professional world of cheese. Really useful learning; with Patrick Mcguigan imparting his knowledge in a way that was easy to remember. Great course mates from around the world which gave the course an added dimension. Looking forward to Level 2.
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