Cheese Making

Techniques learnt on this cheese making course

On this one-day cheese making course you will make:

• Halloumi
• Mascarpone
• Mozzarella cheese
• Butter
• Ricotta cheese

We will cover using ‘raw milk’ from a farm and supermarket milk along with vegetarian rennet.

This day-long cheese making course is designed to give you all the techniques you need to make simple cheeses at home. Louise will also give you an understanding of the science of how to turn milk into different products. We will provide an information pack of recipes and the theory.  You will go home with a selection of the different cheeses and butter made on the day.

During the day you will enjoy a selection of cheeses in our dining room alongside a glass of wine, freshly made bread and accompaniments.

Your chef tutor

Louise Talbot is based in Dorset and has been teaching people to make cheese for over 20 years.  Originally from New Zealand, where dairy farming is a large part of the rural economy, Louise has grown up in the country with many happy memories and stories to share with course participants.

Louise is now an Academy of Cheese Training partner, a judge for the Cheese Awards and a member of The Guild of Fine Food.  Louise teaches at some of the best cookery schools in the country, and we are delighted to welcome her to Seasoned for this course.

Your milk for the day

We will cover how to make cheese with milk from supermarkets and ‘raw milk’ from farms.  Clare, Seasoned’s founder, lives on a dairy farm in Staffordshire where her husband farms a herd of Jersey / Friesian cows, producing milk which is perfect for cheesemaking.

About your day

This course is suitable for people who have never made cheese before and have an interest in it.  Perhaps you are a keen cook and fancy doing something different. Or maybe you have cows at home and want to turn their milk into something different in a simple and delicious way.

Our cookery courses take place on the Catton Hall Estate, situated on the picturesque Derbyshire/Staffordshire border.  We also have plenty of free parking.

You’ll have the support of our “kitchen fairies” who’ll ensure you have everything you need whilst you’re attending our cheese making course. We’ll provide an apron for the day, and all the equipment and ingredients.

Our day courses run from 10.15am to 4 pm. Join the team for early morning refreshments from 10 am.

Book your Place

No prior experience is necessary to join us on this cheese making course. Book online or call us on 01283 711681. We also have another cheese course available.