Events
For more information on the various themed classes that we run, please see the 'Cheese Apreciation' page of the website and click onto the 'Public Courses' page.
Our Cheese Education & Appreciation Experiences are NOT recommended for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies. No responsibility is taken for the ill effects people with these intolerances may experience in accidentilly or otherwise ingesting cheese during our experience.
For bookings and payment to all classes and for Gift Vouchers, please click onto the 'Gift Voucher' page.
Bookings are absolutely essential. VIA PHONE or EMAIL
Cancellation of a ticket must be made 72 hours prior to the class as produce is bought and preparation made for each booking. Ticket holders who wish to cancel their booking before this time may transfer their tickets to another class or receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations within a 72 hour period.
Fort Denison Participants that miss the ferry will not have their tickets refunded. It is the responsibility of all participants to get to the meeting point ontime and contact Claudia if they are experiencing difficulties.
Below are the dates, times and availability of the classes we have on offer. We now DELETE an experience from the register once it has become fully booked.
Please register your interest of particular courses for us to program in future months.
'Great Blue Cheese of the World' (LIMITED SPACE LEFT)
When: 7pm-9pm, Tuesday 18th of November 2008
Where: Alchemy 731- (731 Military Road Mosman NSW 2088)
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
Not for the faint of heart, or the palate challenged! This class has a specific emphasis on Blue vein cheeses of both local and international origin. All the greats are covered- Stilton, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Cabrales's cousin Valdeon and many more; all accompanied by wines which complement the style.
We will cover the history and cultural differences in this style of cheese as well as processes in blue cheese making, the production techniques relevant to the blues we are tasting and advanced blue cheese and wine pairings.
This event will be staged at Restaurant 'Alchemy 731'.
Alchemy 731is situated in the heart of Mosman on the Lower North Shore 15 min from the CBD of Sydney and 5 min from Balmoral beach. The restaurant is valued by it's clientele for its great food, impeccable service and reasonable prices. It has been recognised by the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2006, 2007 ,2008 and 2009 as one of the top 400 restaurants in Australia. It has also been awarded the Mosman Daily 2008 True Local Business Award for best formal dining restaurant.
The cuisine is French - British and is comprised of using classical techniques and adding a modern twist to make it one of Sydney's best value restaurants.
Whiskey & Cheese Experience (LIMITED SPACE LEFT)
When: 6.30pm, Thursday 20th of November
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
Whiskey & Cheese Experience
Whisky Ambassador for Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, James Buntin (previously of The International Whiskey Experience) has come on board with McIntosh & Bowman for a series of Cheese & Whiskey classes. James's distinguished palate and sound knowledge of the production and maturation methods of whiskey paint a magnificent picture of both the art and the science of the whiskey world.
An experience not to be missed; a variety of whiskeys from 12, 15, 18 & 21 years maturation and the farmhouse cheeses that match perfectly.
CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP with Barry Lillywhite & Claudia McIntosh (FULLY BOOKED)
When: 10.45am-5pm (for an 11am start), Saturday 22nd of November 2008
Where: Sydney Venue- Suite 1, Ground Floor 213 Miller St North Sydney
Cost: $249 GST Inclusive
Come and Make Cheese with McIntosh & Bowman Cheesemongers!
We are now offering Gift Vouchers & Tickets to our Cheese Making Workshops for the cheese lovers of our world who want to take their passion for cheese to the next level.
This is a 1 day, 6 hour cheese making workshop, with a full lunch and cheese course, wine, afternoon-tea and snacks. See the Events page of our website for course dates for you to choose from and book into.
This experience will teach 3 different cheese making recipes with cow’s milk;
· a table cheese (to be matured at home)
· ricotta and
· fetta
Participants are required to bring an apron and three tupperware containers to take your cheese home in; all other equipment will be provided.
All participants leave with tasting notes and cheese making recipes and the option to purchase home cheesemaking kits.
Cheese making couples have the option to work in groups of two to share the milk and the cheese they produce or alternatively work with individual buckets of milk to produce their own cheeses.
More complex cheese making courses will be showcased in our 2009 program. These will include Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Washed Rind Cheeses.
For more information on our Cheese Making Experiences, please contact us via the Contact Us page.
CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP with Barry Lillywhite & Claudia McIntosh (LIMITED SPACE LEFT)
When: 10.45am-5pm (for an 11am start), Sunday 23rd of November 2008
Where: Sydney Venue- Suite 1, Ground Floor 213 Miller St North Sydney
Cost: $249 GST Inclusive
Come and Make Cheese with McIntosh & Bowman Cheesemongers!
We are now offering Gift Vouchers & Tickets to our Cheese Making Workshops for the cheese lovers of our world who want to take their passion for cheese to the next level.
This is a 1 day, 6 hour cheese making workshop, with a full lunch and cheese course, wine, afternoon-tea and snacks. See the Events page of our website for course dates for you to choose from and book into.
This experience will teach 3 different cheese making recipes with cow’s milk;
· a table cheese (to be matured at home)
· ricotta and
· fetta
Participants are required to bring an apron and three tupperware containers to take your cheese home in; all other equipment will be provided.
All participants leave with tasting notes and cheese making recipes and the option to purchase home cheesemaking kits.
Cheese making couples have the option to work in groups of two to share the milk and the cheese they produce or alternatively work with individual buckets of milk to produce their own cheeses.
More complex cheese making courses will be showcased in our 2009 program. These will include Blue Cheese, Mozzarella, Washed Rind Cheeses.
For more information on our Cheese Making Experiences, please contact us via the Contact Us page.
'French Cheese Class' (LIMITED SPACE LEFT)
When: 1pm-3pm *NEW TIME FOR SATURDAYS, Saturday 29th of November 2008
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $100 Inclusive of GST
The finest way to discover French cheese is to travel through France...... second to that is coming to our 'French Cheese Class' and eating your way to an education in the company of a passionate and experienced Cheesemonger!
Whether you are lacking experience in French cheese or are accustomed to it, we provide an experience and atmosphere that caters for all levels of appreciation.
Fort Denison Australian Cheese & Wine Experience
When: 11.45am-2.10pm, Saturday 6th December 2008
Where: Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour
Cost: $160 GST and Transport Inclusive
Cheese Competition- Blind Tasting Event (BOOK NOW)
When: 1pm-3pm *NEW TIME FOR SATURDAYS, Saturday 13th December 2008
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
Due to popular demand, we have decided to open this activity up to the public. Previously this is an event we ran exclusively for corporate team building activities and corporate client entertaining.
The afternoon is an action packed cheese experience where teams are positioned around the 6 tables distributed around the room, each table displaying two mystery cheeses and a mystery wine.
This is an extremely entertaining event to take part in. Participants can either enter in groups of 5/6 or register singularly.
After a welcome, quick intro and briefing of the rules, Claudia will equip participants with enough information on the 7 categories of cheese for those unfamiliar with a 'McIntosh & Bowman' Class to feel confident in the task that lies ahead.
Teams are limited by the time they can spend at each table, moving round each time the bell sounds. Participants have a group questionnaire to fill out as they try each cheese and wine; answering to the best of their visual and culinary ability.
The questionnaire tests the team's knowledge and palate at distinguishing between milk types (cow, goat, sheep and buffalo) and grape varietals, cheese types and origin. Each team moves around to all 6 tables trying all wines and all cheeses
Prizes are awarded for culinary skill- this activity challenges even the most discerning palates!!
Put your cheese knowledge to the test. Register your team today!
Pregnancy & Cheese
When: 4pm-6pm, Yet to be Confirmed Nov-Dec 2008
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
There are many misconceptions in the cheese world- One of them is that pregnant women can not eat cheese. Another is that pregnant women can eat cheese as long as is it pasteurised, regardless of whether that be soft, blue or fresh.
As a pregnant woman, I am now realising how much of a significant issue this is and how much conflicting and confusing material is published.
Due to all the research that I have undertaken on this topic and on cheese in general, I have developed this experience to promote cheese consumption during pregnancy and educate couples on the types of cheese that are safe to eat pre conception, during pregnancy and whilst breast feeding.
This class is a fascinating look at a variety of hard, aged cheeses that are suitable in pregnancy as well as the nutritious properties of cheese.
I am delighted to announce that we will have a guest speaker along for the session, Natropath and lecturer Tabitha McIntoshAdv Dip Naturopathy, Dip Nutrition, B Med Science, Post Grad Cert Nut Med, ATMS. Tabitha has a practice on Queen Street Woollahra and has become one of Ausytralia's leading naturopaths in women's health and reproductive systems. Tabitha, also pregnant with her second child, will be presenting on Diet & Pregnancy. For more information on our guest speaker visit http://www.awakenyourhealth.com.au/
Non alcoholic beverages will be served at this experience alongside plenty of cheese accompaniments. Alcoholic beverages will be available for anyone who wishes to enjoy and also for those not actualy pregnant but who are accompanying a pregnant friend or partner!
Come and join me in all our discomfort, hungriness and glory of pregnancy as we devour an afternoon of fabulous pregnancy safe food!
'Goat & Sheep Cheese'
When: 4pm-6pm, Yet to be Confirmed Nov-Dec 2008
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
Goats and Sheep have been milked since nomadic times, however it is only now that interest in specialty cheese is rising, and that more and more people are developing intolerances to dairy, that people are experimenting with Goat and Sheep milk cheese options.
Come along and spend 2 hours trying the most gorgeous Goat and Sheep milk cheeses from both international and local producers along with some magnificent wine pairings.
Raw Milk Cheese Class- 10 Spectacular Cheese!!
When: 1-3pm, Yet to be Confirmed Nov-Dec 2008
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
The long awaited, much anticipated first shipment of Raw Milk cheese from Switzerland has arrived courtesy of Will Studd.
We will be showcasing these farmhouse raw cow’s milk cheeses that include;
Swiss Appenzell
Swiss Mountain
Swiss Gruyere D'Alpage
Tete de Moine
Aged swiss gruyere vieux
As well as some other classics such as;
Comte Gruyere AOC
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Pappion Organic Roquefort AOC
We will have A Dutch and 2 Italian surprises at the class to showcase as well.
SMH Good Food Month's Cheese Competition- Blind Tasting Event (BOOK NOW)
When: 1pm-3pm *NEW TIME FOR SATURDAYS, Saturday 4th of October 2008
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $80 Inclusive of GST
Due to popular demand, we have decided to open this activity up to the public and showcase the activity as part of Good Food Month. Previously this is an event we ran exclusively for corporate team building activities and corporate client entertaining.
The afternoon is an action packed cheese experience where teams are positioned around the 6 tables distributed around the room, each table displaying two mystery cheeses and a mystery wine.
This is an extremely entertaining event to take part in. Participants can either enter in groups of 5/6 or register singularly.
After a welcome, quick intro and briefing of the rules, Claudia will equip participants with enough information on the 7 categories of cheese for those unfamiliar with a 'McIntosh & Bowman' Class to feel confident in the task that lies ahead.
Teams are limited by the time they can spend at each table, moving round each time the bell sounds. Participants have a group questionnaire to fill out as they try each cheese and wine; answering to the best of their visual and culinary ability.
The questionnaire tests the team's knowledge and palate at distinguishing between milk types (cow, goat, sheep and buffalo) and grape varietals, cheese types and origin. Each team moves around to all 6 tables trying all wines and all cheeses
Prizes are awarded for culinary skill- this activity challenges even the most discerning palates!!
Put your cheese knowledge to the test. Register your team today!
What Cheese is That?
When: 7pm-9pm,
Where: Bayswater Brasserie, 32 Bayswater Rd Kings Cross
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
This appreciation class is for the Cheese enthusiast who wishes to obtain the knowledge and experience required in order to speak more confidently about the food they love! This is the perfect opportunity to taste a wide variety of flavours and styles through sampling the 7 different types of Cheese and to have some common myths and misconceptions of the cheese world cleared up once and for all.
Over a two hour period, we will taste cheese of various types of milk- goat, sheep, cow and buffalo and experiment with basic Cheese and wine pairings.
15th Nov Fort Denison Australian Cheese & Wine Experience (LIMITED SPACE LEFT)
When: 11.45am-2.10pm, Saturday 15th of November 2008
Where: Fort Denison, Sydney Harbour
Cost: $160 GST and Transport Inclusive
'What Cheese is that?'
When: 7pm-9pm,
Where: Alchemy 731- (731 Military Road Mosman NSW 2088)
Cost: $90 Inclusive of GST
This appreciation class is for the Cheese enthusiast who wishes to obtain the knowledge and experience required in order to speak more confidently about the food they love! This is the perfect opportunity to taste a wide variety of flavours and styles through sampling the 7 different types of Cheese and to have some common myths and misconceptions of the cheese world cleared up once and for all.
Over a two hour period, we will taste cheese of various types of milk- goat, sheep, cow and buffalo and experiment with basic Cheese and wine pairings.
This event will be staged at Restaurant 'Alchemy 731'.
Alchemy 731is situated in the heart of Mosman on the Lower North Shore 15 min from the CBD of Sydney and 5 min from Balmoral beach. The restaurant is valued by it's clientele for its great food, impeccable service and reasonable prices. It has been recognised by the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2006, 2007 ,2008 and 2009 as one of the top 400 restaurants in Australia. It has also been awarded the Mosman Daily 2008 True Local Business Award for best formal dining restaurant.
The cuisine is French - British and is comprised of using classical techniques and adding a modern twist to make it one of Sydney's best value restaurants.