The Cheese School of San Francisco
2155 Powell Street (map)
415 346 7530
Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What is a cheese class? Before we answer, are you cheese-obsessed or a cheese pro?
For the cheese-obsessed
Hello cheese lover! For you a cheese class begins with a warm welcome at our historical Powell Street location. You’ll meet your instructor and mix with some of your fellow students before finding your seats in our classroom. Then your expert and charming instructor will guide you through a tasting of artisan cheeses. You’ll learn about the history and uses of the cheeses and how to properly taste them. All tastings are accompanied by thoughtful pairings.
We also offer classes in cheesemaking, cooking-with-cheese demonstrations, open houses, cheese movie nights, and the occasional cheesemaker dinner. Keep your eyes on our schedule or subscribe to our mailing list and we’ll let you know when exciting things come up.
For the cheese pro:
Welcome cheese master! For you we have classes that will broaden your cheese horizons as well as help you when you are ready to launch your own venture in cheese. Currently we offer a three-day intensive cheesemonger program twice a year.
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Basic Cheesemaking
Sat. 05/18 | 1:00PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
In this four-hour Saturday workshop youll learn the basics of making fresh cheeses from home-cheesemaking guru Mary Karlin, author of Artisan Cheesemaking at Home. On the menu is panir, ricot…more»
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Cheese & Wine Pairing 101
Mon. 05/20 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Pairing cheese and wine to bring out the best in each takes a little bit of science and a lot of experience. When you get it right, you know: the combination elevates what is already delicious…more»
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Cheeses of France
Tue. 05/21 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Dont knock the French for sometimes acting like the world revolves around them. In the case of cheese, theyre right. France is undeniably the historic and cultural epicenter of all things fr…more»
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Cheese & Honey with Red Bee Founder Marina Marchese
Wed. 05/22 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Marina Marchese beekeeper, author, president of Red Bee Honey will induct you into the secret world of the honeybee with a remarkable class. She pairs each of her single-origin nectar honeys w…more»
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Baa-reathtaking: Sheep & Goat's Milk CheesesMay. 23
Thu. 05/23 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
From bright and tangy to nutty and sweet, goat and sheeps milk cheese cut quite a rug on your palate. The variety is astonishing; from Mexico to Morocco youll find goat and sheep milk chees…more»
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Cheese 201
Wed. 05/29 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Youve learned about milk type, texture, and how cheese is made. Now its time to talk cheese. In this follow-up to our beginner 101, youll discover the wider world of cheese and the words to…more»
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Spring Sparklers
Wed. 06/05 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Its springtime, the birds are chirping and the blossoms, blooming! Love is in the air. What better way to celebrate than with some milky nibbles, light sparkling wines, and hopefully, someone…more»
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The Cheeses of Spain & Portugal
Thu. 06/06 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Iberian cuisine seems to be the it girl of the foodie world these days, but the cuisine draws on traditions as old and venerable as those of France and Italy. From the Basque and Pyrénées re…more»
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Cheesemaking: Mozzarella, Burrata, & Ricotta
Sat. 06/08 | 1:00PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Mozzarella on nearly every aspiring home-cheesemakers to-do list. Yet, its not easy to get it right. Why wont your curds form a ball? When you do get the ball to form, why is it hard enough…more»
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The Big Cheese Showdown: California vs Wisconsin
Tue. 06/11 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
California produces more milk. Wisconsin produces more cheese. California claims happy cows and Wisconsinites behold the power of cheese. California started the American artisan goat che…more»
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Cheese & Wine of the Loire Valley
Thu. 06/13 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Its hard to find a better complement to these young, lovely cheeses of spring than the wines of Frances Loire Valley. The Loire is known for its centuries-old traditions and fruity, crisp wi…more»
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Father's Day Cheese + Beer
Sat. 06/15 | 4:00PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Chances are it was Dad who gave you your first taste of beer. There is no better time than Fathers Day return the favor and buy the man a cold one. Father and former CIA Greystone instructor …more»
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Father's Day Cheese & Charcuterie
Sun. 06/16 | 4:00PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Cheese and charcuterie are really about solving the same problem: how to preserve the flavors and nutritional value of two precious foods, fresh milk and raw meat. And who likes solving proble…more»
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Cheese 101
Wed. 06/19 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
The first step in your everything you always wanted to know about cheese, but were afraid to ask education. Culture Magazine co-founder and Cheese For Dummies co-author Lassa Skinner will gu…more»
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Cheeses of Italy
Thu. 06/20 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
We all know Italy produces wonderful cheeses. But why is the variety so perplexingly wide? Why is mozzarella di bufala tart and a fior di latte mozzarella sweet? What accounts for the tenderne…more»
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Three-Day Intensive Cheese Education Program Deposit
Sat. 06/22 | 8:30AM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
For working and aspiring cheese professionals and others in the food service industry, including cheesemongers, chefs, servers and other front-of-the-house staff, caterers, wine and specialty …more»
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Opening a Cheese Shop by the Numbers
Tue. 06/25 | 9:00PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
The winner of the 2011 Cheesemonger Invitational in New York City was Steve Jones, the owner of Portlands Cheese Bar. But the real test for any cheesemonger is creating profitable business. H…more»
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Wine & Cheese Pairing 201
Thu. 06/27 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
For those who have mastered the lessons from our 101 and would like to dive deeper, we bring you Cheese & Wine 201. In this class, well talk flavor, acidity, and pairing strategies. Youll t…more»
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Pairingpalooza: Summer's Favorite Cheese Pairings
Fri. 06/28 | 6:30PM @ The Cheese School of San Francisco (map)
Its summertime in San Francisco and weve got our fleece at the ready. But lets focus on the bright side: a wealth of cheese, a kaleidoscope of produce and preserves, and sparkingly-ly good …more»
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