Join us for an educational experience! Our classes are a guided and seated tasting with focused instruction of each cheese! All classes include 7 cheese types, additional accoutrements (bread, olives, jams, nuts), wine and/or beer pairing, a tasting menu, and your very own cheese log book to keep track of your future cheese adventures! Cheese and cheese storage paper will be available for purchase at a discounted price following each class.
All classes are held at our 1661 Mission Dr Solvang store location unless otherwise noted.
Beer & Cheese Pairing with Naughty Oak Brewery
August 4 2pm Sunday- Join us in Orcutt at the Naughty Oak Brewery as we pair 8 carefully selected cheeses with 8 craft beers. $25/person
Cheese 101: An Introduction to the 7 styles of cheese
September 25 6pm Wednesday- We will taste through 7 styles of cheese from all over the world while learning about each style. This class gives a great foundation upon which to build your cheese knowledge. $25/person
Italian Cheese: il formaggio!
October 4 6pm Friday- Similar to our foundational 101 class, this class will taste through 7 styles of cheese, but we will focus only on Italian formaggio varieties! Learn the details and particulars about Italian cheeses: who, how, where, since when... while we taste through the beverages and accoutrements designed to pair with them! $25/person
Charc Week: charcuterie immersion!
October 20 4pm Sunday- We will taste through a variety of charcuterie and learn about different styles of curing meat and which cuts are used to prepare them. We will also talk about failsafe ways to pair cured meats! $25/person
Soft-ripened Cheese: gooey delights!
November 1 6pm Friday- Do you love cheese that melts in your mouth and slathers onto fresh bread? This is the class for you! We will taste only soft-ripened cheeses and talk about the process used to make and age them while pairing them with some rich velvety wines and of course... bubbles! $25/person
French Fromage: oui, oui!
November 7 6pm Thursday- Similar to our foundational 101 class, this class will taste through 7 styles of cheese, but we will focus only on French cheese varieties! Learn the details and particulars about French cheeses: who, how, where, since when... while we taste through the beverages and accoutrements designed to pair with them! $25/person
Firm and Hard Cheeses: the older the better!
November 15 6pm Friday- Do you love aged cheese with crisp and crunchy protein crystals? This is the class for you! We will taste only hard aged cheeses and talk about the process used to make and age them while pairing them with some classic wines and beers! $25/person
Cheese Pairing: how does it work?
November 24 4pm Sunday- Curious about how to shop for pairings that work? Join us for a workshop where we taste and discuss different types of pairings (sweet & salty, creamy & bubbly, etc) and take home the tips and tricks that will help you throw flawless dinner parties! $25/person
Celebratory Specialty Cheeses: 'tis the season!
December 13 6pm Friday- In preparation for the holidays we will taste through some of the most rare and unique cheeses from around the world and discuss their histories and how to pair or gift them for the cheese lovers in your life! $35/person
Cheeseboard Design: a hands on 'how-to'
December 19 6pm Thursday- This crash course is a hands on experiential learning class where we will each design (and consume) our own cheeseboards and learn the must-have's and go-to's when entertaining during the busy holiday season! We will end class by eating our creations! $35/person