Academy of Cheese Level One Course (b) – Saturday 29th March 2025

Description

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