Free Cheese Training at Virgin Hotel Edinburgh - Cheese Knowledge Tour

Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh | Edinburgh

Cheese Knowledge Tour
Publisher/HostCheese Knowledge Tour
Free Cheese Training at Virgin Hotel Edinburgh - Cheese Knowledge Tour
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The programme is funded by six founding producers who believe a more knowledgeable trade is better for everyone. No catch, no hidden costs.
About this Event

Join the Cheese Knowledge Tour - OUR MISSION

To deliver free education for everyone working with cheese, from farm shops to chefs, from first counter jobs to wholesale careers, funded by producers who believe knowledge builds a more confident market.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Cheese KNowledge Tour - Day at a glance

Info: Arrival: tea, coffee, Stag biscuits, product display, map icebreaker


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Sessions 1 & 2: Blind tasting (samples A–F) + Producer Story
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions 3 & 4: Carron Lodge category sorting + Stilton cutting masterclass
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break - Product browsing + Q&A question collection for afternoon
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sessions 5 & 6: Seasonal planning + Art of the Board (Stag Bakeries)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Session 7 + Meet the maker + session 8 & 9
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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