two-day course

cheesemaking

venue: Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh

This course is taught by Mark Robertson from the Northumberland Cheese Company.

The aim of the course is that you will have insight into the manufacture of hard cheese and will be able to make simple soft cheese. The main aspects will be:

  • practical introduction to the manufacture of hard and soft cheese.
  • theoretical and craft aspects of cheesemaking which will be covered as appropriate during the two days.
  • discussions covering hygiene, milk supply, starters, rennet, equipment and regulations.

The course will be using cows’ milk and is hands-on, so please come in old clothes with a clean apron or old shirt to wear as protection. No jewellery or watches and no nail varnish. Hats will be provided.

Notes and recipes for the course will be provided.

dates: see 'book online' below

more on cheesemaking


how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start each day
depart:
  
after the course finishes each day at 5pm
directions:
  
click here for a map and directions to Gorgie City Farm
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using the cafe); camera if you want to take pics
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£120
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 


salting


 




soft cheese moulds

 

 

 


soft drained cheese ready to salt