About this class

Join cheese writer Patrick McGuigan and wine guru Helen Chesshire for a festive cheese and booze session with a twist. Whilst also helping us raise funds for our Dementia Friendly Cookery Group Time for Tea.

This class will celebrate Patrick’s new book, One Cheese to Rule Them All (co-written with Carlos Yescas and published by Murdoch Books), lifting the lid on what it takes to be a judge at the World Cheese Awards, where nearly 5,000 cheeses are tasted in a day, while also acting as a guide to the world’s 100 best cheeses.

In our annual festive tasting, Patrick and Helen will reveal what makes an award-winning cheese and wine, and explain the secrets of how to be a judge. We’ll be tasting plenty of delicious produce along the way, and guests will even have their chance to vote for their Supreme Champion of the evening.

Patrick and Helen have been hosting cheese and wine fundraisers for the Community Kitchen for 6 years, and they are always a highlight of the festive period. Expect good cheese, good wine and plenty of laughs. Make sure to book early. They always sell out!

A huge thank you to Patrick and Helen for donating their time and expertise for this special event.

About Your Hosts

Patrick McGuigan is a Brighton-based food journalist & cheese writer for a range of national titles. He is a senior judge at the World Cheese Awards, a member of the Guild des Fromagers, teaches Academy of Cheese training courses at the School of Fine Food in London and also runs the Online Cheese School.

Helen Chesshire is a wine and spirits expert with more than 20 years experience, working with some of the biggest names in the business.

Tickets for this event include:

• Professional tuition
• All ingredients and equipment
• 6 cheeses to taste, alongside accompaniments, breads and crackers
• Matching wines

Dietary information: The menu for this class does not contain meat but please note that some cheeses will be made with raw milk and/ or contain animal rennet. We are unable to substitute any cheeses for this event. Accompaniments can be adapted for gluten-free diets, but this must be specified when booking. Please note we cannot guarantee the kitchen is a fully gluten-free environment. For any other allergies or dietary requirements, please contact us to discuss before booking.