Swiss Cheese and Wine Workshop – Making and Tasting

Detailed workshop schedule (2 hours)

Introduction (10 min.)

• Introduction to the head chef and the history of Swiss products.
• Description of the cheeses and wines to be tasted.
• A brief introduction to traditional cheese- and butter-making techniques.

Hands-on workshop (50 min.)

• Making cream cheese: Each participant will make their own cheese to take home.
• Making artisanal butter: Participants will make butter using traditional Swiss methods.
• The chef guides you through each step and shares interesting facts about the local culture and cuisine.

Guided Cheese and Wine Tasting (50 min.)
Cheeses to be tasted (4):

• Gruyère with dried fruit and seasonal fruit.
• Goat cheese from the Odermac family cheese farm.
• Baked Vacherin Mont d’Or, served with Swiss-style baby potatoes and artisanal bread.
• Bellper cheese, the “Swiss truffle,” grated over chocolate mousse to bring together two traditional ingredients: chocolate and cheese.

Local wines (3): selected by the chef to pair perfectly with each cheese.

Extras included

Homemade bread, dried fruit, and seasonal fruit.

Each participant will receive some cream cheese and homemade butter as a memento of the experience.

Added value

• An immersive and interactive experience led by a private chef.
• Hands-on workshop on making cheese and butter the traditional way.
• Tasting of 3 wines and 3 traditional Swiss cheeses.
• Cultural insights into how the Swiss enjoy their products.
• Perfect for medium-sized groups who want to learn something new, have fun, and enjoy gourmet tastings.