A rare opportunity to learn from a Master of Cheese

Enquire or enrol now Limited places available, get in early!!!

Dates: May 23, 11 July, 10th October 10.00a.m. - 3.30p.m.

Location: NZ Cheese School Putaruru New Zealand

About the Course

You will make your own delicious creamy Brie and soft gourmet cheese (Fromage Frais) under careful instruction. A day for mixing learning and fun and yes you will be allowed to play with your food!! Enjoy a gourmet lunch and a cheese tasting of some fabulous local cheese. Your host, Neil Willman, is considered the Cheese Guru by specialty cheesemakers in Australia and New Zealand. He is the Master Judge of the New Zealand Specialty Cheesemakers' Association's Cuisine Champion of Champions Cheese Awards, the Principal of the New Zealand Cheese School, and has co-authored Australasia's top selling home cheesemaking book, 'Home Cheesemaking' considered by many to the the bible for home cheesemakers. Neil has trained thousands of people over the past 30 years including media celebrities.

Previous participants comments from Neil's courses in Oz:

“The knowledge and skill of Neil Willman, one of Australia's most dedicated cheese experts, is not to be missed.” Howard Hunter, Assessor/Chef Trainer, Sheraton On The Park.

'An enlightening day. Well organised, fascinating, educative and rewarding. After 20 years in the food business, I learnt a lot." Lyndey Milan, Food Director, The Australian Women's Weekly.

“I loved it, everyone should do it.” Peter Howard , (former) Food Editor Today Show, Channel 9 Australia.

Key features

Practical hands on cheesemaking, Creamy Brie and Fromage Frais
Ricotta Demonstration
How to store and mature your cheese after the course
Gourmet Cheese tasting
Materials you can use from your own kitchen

Course Cost NZ$199 Inc. GST

What's Included

Instruction and course notes
Gourmet lunch and morning tea
Cheese tasting
The milk and ingredients to make the cheese on the day

Neil's 'Home Cheesemaking' book may be purchased on the day.

More about Course Instructor Neil Willman

Neil is a leading authority on specialty cheese. Neil has assisted many specialty cheesemakers in getting established over the past 15 years. As well as being the Master Judge of the New Zealand Cheese Awards, he is Head Judge of the Australian Grand Dairy Awards, the DIAA National Dairy Products competition and a 3 time judge at the World Champion Cheese contest. He has also judged at the British Cheese Awards and several home Cheesemaker competitions. Neil has been training cheese enthusiasts for over 30 years in Australia and New Zealand and loves to share his passion for cheese.

Who should attend?

You should attend if you want:

to make your own delicious cheese
to amaze your friends with your cheesemaking skills
to learn about what goes into your cheese
to ask lots of questions about cheese
a fun day out and learn at the same time!

What should you bring?

Enthusiasm
Lots of questions
A chilly bin
A clean apron (a prize given to the wearer of best apron).

No previous experience needed