Curriculum Overview

Classes are for everyone, and The Cheese School of San Francisco has built a comprehensive curriculum under four categories:

Cheese 101	There are three classes in Cheese 101. Each stands on its own and provides an important piece of the foundation for better understanding cheese and deepening its appreciation. Basic Cheese Primer Cheese and Wine Pairing Perfect Presentation: The Art of the Cheese Tray Top
Core Tasting	While there are many ways to classify and categorize cheese, cheeses are intimately tied to their places of origin. Cheeses of France Cheeses of Italy Cheeses of Spain Cheeses of the Mediterranean Cheeses of the British Isles Cheese & Wine of California American Cheese & Wine Top
Exploring Further	The enjoyment and appreciation of cheese can be boundless, so The Cheese School also offers a wide array of classes that will inspire and resonate with specific interests of all kinds. Farmstead Cheese Silly about Sheep Locavore's Cheese & Wine Demystifying the Blues Ga-Ga for Goat Connoisseur's Cheese Zinfully Good: Big Wine, Big Cheese Pecorino Perfection Creamy Goodnes: Crèmes & Champagne Washed Rinds & Beer Bloomy Rinds & Belgian Beer Cheese & Wine of the Pacific Northwest Alpine Cheese & Alsace Wine The King of Cheese: Parmigiano-Reggiano Whiskey & Cheese Guffanti & Grappa Perfect Pairings for Port Top
Special Events	The Cheese School also hosts Special Events that are inspired by the seasons, offsite visits, or one-time opportunities to meet with and learn from distinguished luminaries in the cheese and related food specialties. Cheesemaking Farm Tours Seasonal Themed Events Special Guests and Visiting Cheese Educators Top
Professional Programs	To meet the needs of working and aspiring cheese and other food service professionals, The Cheese School occassionally offers classes designed to equip participants with the knowledge they need to procure, sell, care for and serve premium cheeses at a professional level. Three-Day Intensive Cheese Education Program Top

We are working to build the most comprehensive cheese curriculum we can. Please let us know about your favorite topics and suggestions for new classes and we will do our best to schedule them.