Christmas orders are now closed
Everything on the website is out of stock BUT our counter in Pangbourne is full of cheese, so please come in to make your selection
You are still able to purchase vouchers online until 22nd December
We offer vouchers for Cheese, Academy of Cheese Courses, Cheese Tasting Events
You can also purchase Cheese Subscriptions to start in January 2025
Our shop in Pangbourne is stocked with delicious cheese for counter service
£195.00
The Academy of Cheese’s Level One course is designed for those who want to know a bit more about the wonderful world of cheese so come and study with us!
Saturday 29th March 2025, 9.30am – 5pm
Come and study the Academy of Cheese Level One Course with us!
Have you ever wondered what goes into the amazing cheese that you’re eating, what makes a Brie soft and squidgy or why is Caerphilly crumbly? Then this course is for you! We are an accredited training partner with the Academy of Cheese and we are very excited to be able to offer their Level One course right here in Pangbourne.
We will provide refreshments throughout the day, including a light lunch, and you will sample a selection of the 25 iconic cheeses featured in the Level One course. You will also receive the Academy of Cheese Delegate’s Pack as well as access to the Level One online exam. During the day there will be an opportunity to visit our award-winning shop and as one of our students you will benefit from a 10% discount on any purchases.
The course will run from 9.30am until 5pm and takes place in our Cheese Room at number 15 Reading Road, Pangbourne RG8 7LR.
What will I learn?
In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to take your Level 1 exam. At the end of it you will be an Academy of Cheese Associate. You will learn the correct way to taste cheese, how to present it, how it’s made and much, much more.
There are the 9 modules which structure the course:
1: Milk Production and Cheesemaking
2: Maturing, Affinage and Grading
3: Buying and Distribution
4: Presenting and serving
5: Communicating about cheese
6: Cheese Industry Knowledge
7: Regulation and Good Practice
8: Tasting
9: 25 Iconic Cheeses
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Normal opening Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm until:
Sunday 22nd 9am – 4pm
Monday 23rd 9am – 4pm
Christmas Eve 9am – 12pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Friday 27th Closed
Saturday 28th 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Closed
Monday 30th 9am – 2pm
Tuesday 31st 9am – 2pm
New Year’s Day Closed
Thursday 2nd January Closed
Friday 3rd 9am – 4pm then open as normal
After Christmas our courier delivery slots start from 8th January.