Level One - Associate of The Academy of Cheese
For anyone who loves cheese and wants to know more, this is a fantastic opportunity to increase your enjoyment of cheese, gain a recognised industry-accredited qualification, and become a certified cheese connoisseur.
Join us for a unique hands-on cheesemongering experience at our Rennet & Rind, Shop in Stamford. This immersive course focuses on practical skills such as cheese tasting, pairing, and customer interaction. Learn how to cut, wrap, and serve cheese, handle food safety, and master the art of cheesemongering. Perfect for anyone passionate about cheese, whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or step into the industry.
Starting with Level One 'Associate of The Academy of Cheese', and culminating with the 'The Master of Cheese'. The Associate Level One course has been created to introduce you to the fundamentals of cheese; learn about the history of cheese, where it all began, why we have so many varieties, how cheese is made & matured, and how to taste cheese like an affineur.
Presented by our cheese experts, this one-day course includes plenty of cheese tasting, access to online training materials & examination.
What You’ll Learn:
- Cheese tasting and pairing techniques
- Effective customer communication
- Practical skills like glass wrapping and food safety
Course Structure:
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In-Shop Experience: A full day of practical training at our shop.
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Online Learning Path: Access to comprehensive online resources covering cheese history, maturation, and production. This can be completed at your own pace after the in-shop experience.
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Optional Certification: Choose to take the Level 1 Academy of Cheese exam online to achieve certification.
Level One accreditation is awarded to students that achieve 24 marks or above from 30 multiple choice questions via our online exam. The questions are taken from the elements of learning outlined above.
Costs £250 including VAT
Location - Rennet & Rind, Cheesemonger of Stamford, 16 High Street, Stamford, PE9 2AL
9:00 AM - 4 PM
For more information please call our team on
01480 831112 or email us at hello@rennetandrind.co.uk
The Perfect Gift
For cheese lovers and foodies alike - The Academy of Cheese Gift Certificate would make a perfect gift for friends and family.
You’ll be working in our chilled cheese shop, so please wear layers to keep you warm throughout the training session. There is also a large deal upright work, so please wear comfortable footwear.
