The Cheese Club

CHEESE
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-18 | Bra, Italy
The Slow Food festival dedicated to raw milk and natural cheeses returns to Bra, Italy, from September 15-18
The program is online at https://cheese.slowfood.it/en/

Cheese, the largest international event dedicated to raw milk, natural cheeses and artisanal dairy products, returns to the city of Bra, Italy, from September 15-18, 2023. Organized by Slow Food and the City of Bra, the fourteenth edition brings together herders, cheesemakers and enthusiasts. The theme of this year’s edition is The Taste of the Meadows, emphasizing how raw milk from pasture-raised animals are crucial to sustainable food systems.

The Cheese Club travels to Asturias, Spain
2023-10-23 00:00 - 2023-10-26 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Adelaide
A cheese & cider tour for The Cheese Club members!

Join The Cheese Club on its first guided cheese tour of Northern Spain! A deep dive into what is known as “green Spain” situated between the coastline and the mountains with rolling green hills and lush scenery. Asturias is the lesser known Spanish region and is known as a natural paradise. Asturias is also home to over 40 Spanish cheeses, natural cheese caves (actual caves!) and the traditional Sidra, a Spanish style cider which is famous for its long pour. This rich culinary culture will be featured on our exploration into this regions cultural bounty. We will visit cheese producers, learn about their cheese production, history and place in the local gastronomy. We will visit natural cheese caves, a bucket list excursion for any cheese professional and cheese lover alike. We will also visit local Sidra producers and learn about Spanish cider production and its history in the local culinary landscape. Learn how to “throw” Sidra and “catch” Sidra like a pro! During the trip we will stay in establishments that will bring you closer to the nature and history of Asturias. The selected restaurants and bars where we will enjoy the local food, will allow you to live the experience as an Asturian. We will discover the slow-cooked cuisine of a Guisandera, we will enjoy a vermouth and a delicious meal paired with cider in a “merendero” so you will have the opportunity to taste the most iconic dishes of Asturian gastronomy, in small restaurants full of soul and tradition.

The tour will be led by Begoña Medio, a native Asturian, who is a consultant in gourmet product exportation and agro-tourism and a seasoned local tour guide. Her project Cider Tours Spain for cider professionals and current consultant position as export manager for Queseria Cultivo, qualify Begoña as the perfect host and guide for this tour. Begoña created this tour for The Cheese Club members and is the first European Ambassador member of The Cheese Club.

Cheese producers we will visit:

????REDES – CASIN DOP CHEESEMAKER

????REY SILO – CHEESEMAKER – LACTICS PRODUCER

????ALEJANDRO CASIELLES – GOAT CHEESEMAKER

????MOUNTAIN BLUE CHEESE PRODUCER -depending on the weather GAMONEU DOP &/OR CABRALES

Some of the local restaurants and cider bars we will dine at:

????????EL CUCHARERU – CIDERBAR

????BAR CAMACHO – CLUB DE LAS GUISANDERAS RESTAURANT

????????CASA YOLI – MERENDERO CIDER BAR

????????EL BÁLAMU – BAR ON TOP OF FISH MARKET

The cider producers we will visit:

????SIDRA PIÑERA – CIDERMAKER

????EL CUCHARERU – MICROLLAGAR

4 days, 3 nights $2700 per person (tax and vat included).

We will visit five cheese producers and two cideries. Meeting point in Gijon, Asturias.

A $500 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure space on the trip. The balance is due 60 days prior to the start of the trip.

Group size: 5 travelers + guide

Pricing includes:

All hotel accommodations during the trip.

All planned excursions.

All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) .

Private transportation throughout the tour.

All tour guide fees.Pricing dos not included:

Airfare

Travel Insurance (required)

To book your spot on the trip email rachel@jointhecheeseclub.com and additional details and payment info will be shared.

This trip will include eating a lot of cheese! Unfortunately we cannot accommodate dairy allergies.

Nidwaldner Alpchäs Märcht
2023-11-18 - 2023-11-19 | Schützenhaus Beckenried, Beckenried, Switzerland
Nidwaldner Alpine Cheese Market is back! A market with a wide range of alpine and mountain cheese as well as farm products, meat specialties, wine tasting and children’s attractions. The alpine cheese market takes place on Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th. November 2023.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Saturday, November 18, 2023
6.30 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Alphäs fondue party
Reservations on 041 620 51 50 or barmettler@alpbleiki.ch

Sunday, November 19, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Big farmer’s breakfast
Reservations on 041 620 51 50 or barmettler@alpbleiki.ch

Beer + Cheese Tasting
2023-12-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Manafirkin Brewing, 450 E Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050, United States
Get ready for a flavor explosion as The B’s Cheese joins forces with Manafirkin Brewing Company! Indulge in a culinary journey of taste with 5 carefully crafted beers perfectly paired with an exquisite selection of 5 cheeses – a match made in pairing heaven that’s sure to tickle your taste buds and leave you craving for more! All beers and cheeses will be for sale.

Wine & Cheese Pairing at Damiani Wine Cellars
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Damiani Wine Cellars, 4704 NY-414, Burdett, NY, 14818, United States
Come be decadent with us while taking an educational journey, savoring and discussing the science of wine and food pairing while we team up with local cheesemonger Rachel Freier of The Cheese Club. Join us for a delightful selection of scrumptious pairings featuring some of our favorite wines side by side with specially curated, indulgent cheeses sourced from around the globe. We will taste 5 cheeses (includes a Raclette pairing) with 5 of Damiani Cellars finest vintages.
When & Where: Damiani Wine Cellars, Burdett, NY
Saturday December 16th in “The Cellar”, our event space on the lower level of our tasting room at 4704 State Route 414, Burdett NY 14818
Two time slots are available: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Each time slot has room for 28 participants and will last approximately 2 hours.

Raclette Pop-Up Nowhere Special, Ithaca NY
2024-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nowhere Special Libations Parlor, 114 W State St., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Join us for a winter Raclette pop-up at Ithaca’s premiers libations parlor, Nowhere Special.
On the menu, Raclette poured over beef hot dogs with cornichon relish or a classic plate of Raclette with all the fixings.
Enjoy with a libation of your choice, a classic Manhattan, or a tiki-tail!
6pm-9pm

Salon du Fromage
2024-02-25 09:00 - 2024-02-27 19:00 (Europe/Paris) | Paris Expo Port de Versailles, 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 75015, France
With 250 exhibitors and 7,700 visits, the Cheese and Dairy Products Show has established itself as the essential professional meeting for all players in the dairy sector.

OmaKäse Cheese Ramen Pop-Up
2024-03-16 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nowhere Special Libations Parlor, 114 W State St., Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
OmaKäse is a Japanese inspired cheese pop-up. Rachel Freier and Laura Sutter of The Cheese Course, created this whimsical menu as an ode to classic Japanese dishes with cheese as the star ingredient. Enjoy a Tokyo style Ramen Shop afternoon pop-up at Nowhere Special, only 20 seats available.
OmaKäse Menu
$60 per person, includes 3 courses:
Cheese Curd Yakitori: Lively Run Dairy fresh teriyaki curds grilled to perfection *Vegetarian*
Cheese Ramen: aged Mimolette broth, hand pulled noodles and all the fixings *Vegetarian*
Black & Blue Bon Bons – Stilton ice cream, black sesame, Japanese Knotweed honey, chocolate bon bon *Vegetarian*
Optional beverage pairing flight includes: Asahi beer, Japanese Whisky High Ball & Fruit Soju $30
NA beverages available. Any dietary restrictions please email rachel@thecheeseclub.com.

California Artisan Cheese Festival
2024-03-22 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sonoma County, CA, United States
California’s premier cheese festival, the 18th Annual California Artisan Cheese Festival, will take place over three days from March 22-24, 2024. A celebration produced by experts and presenters from the world of artisan cheese, the festival promotes broad awareness of the artisan cheesemaking community and enjoyment of its products.

This year’s festival starts on Friday, March 22 with Farm and Producer Tours at locations throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties and beyond. On Saturday, March 23, cheese tastings, pairings and seminars will take place at a variety of wineries, breweries and farms throughout Sonoma County followed by the highly anticipated Cheese Crawl at The Barlow in Sebastopol. The Festival culminates on Sunday, March 24 at the Artisan Cheese Tasting & Marketplace, a grand finale tasting event at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Tickets are now on sale and, as in previous years, are sure to sell out quickly.

Cheese & Wine Pairing Class With Osmote Wine
2024-03-23 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stone Bend Farm, 196 Porter Hill Road, Newfield, NY, 14867, United States
Join us for a special cheese & wine pairing class with Rachel Freier of The Cheese Club and Ben Riccardi, winemaker and owner of Osmote Wine on Seneca lake. We will taste together 5 wines from Ben’s portfolio alongside 5 cheeses from around the globe, focusing on flavors, style and origins. Discover new flavors, exciting wine styles and discover new favorites!
Class is hosted by Stone Bend Farm, a local wood fired pizza and foods favorite. Kitchen opens right after class. Receive a discount on dinner with ticket purchase.

Oregon Cheese Festival
2024-04-27 12:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jackson County Expo, Seven Feathers Event Center,, Central Point, Oregon, United States
Celebrate cheese and everything that goes with it! Sample and purchase local artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider at the Oregon Cheese Festival.

Liquid City Cheese Expo
2024-04-28 13:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Brick, 2863 Historic Decatur Road San Diego,, San Diego, CA, United States
For the Fourth Year running, LIQUID CITY: Cheese Expo 2024 brings together a curated list of SAN DIEGO top breweries and cider makers, along with coffee roasters, and distillers from throughout the world and pairs them with some of the world’s best cheesemakers.
This one day CHEESE Extravaganza features unique one-off collaborations, educational presentations, demonstrations, and explorations with CHEESEMAKERS from across AMERICA and around the world, along with San Diego’s finest purveyors of beer, coffee, spirits and more. Local restaurants will also be participating and presenting at the Cheese Expo.
