Discover an Unforgettable Journey of Cheese Tasting Cheshire
For those who love cheese as much as we do, The Cheese Shop Nantwich offers something a little special. Nestled in the heart of historic Nantwich, our shop has become a magnet for cheese lovers from across Cheshire and beyond. Inside our charming, timber-framed building, you’ll find over 150 types of cheese, sourced with care from passionate British dairies and a few hand-picked European artisans.
But it’s not just our shelves that are brimming with quality. Beneath your feet lies something rare and wonderfully atmospheric, our dedicated maturing cellar, where cheeses develop depth and character with time. This combination of place, tradition, and flavour makes our shop more than a destination. It’s the start of something delicious: a tasting experience you’ll remember.
Whether you’re curious, hungry, or looking to learn, our cheese tasting Cheshire events are the perfect excuse to relax, explore, and enjoy.
Cheese Tasting Cheshire: More Than a Nibble and Sip
At The Cheese Shop Nantwich, cheese tasting is at the heart of what we do. Each month, we host original tasting evenings that explore just how versatile cheese can be when paired with drinks from around the world.
Our popular tasting events include:
- Artisan Cheese and Wine Tasting Evenings, where expertly chosen English and international wines meet their dream cheese partners
- Artisan Cheese and Port Tasting Night, featuring fortified pairings using labels from esteemed houses like Kopke
- Artisan Cheese and South American Wines, a lively journey through bold flavours
- Cocktails and Artisan Cheese, mixing mixology flair with creamy cheeses
- Artisan Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting Event, where local brewers stand proudly beside wedges of farmhouse favourites
Each tasting runs in our intimate shop tasting room, where guests are guided by experts. Sommeliers like Mark Jeffries and professional mixologists join forces with our in-house cheese educators to create evenings full of flavour, facts, and fun.
If you want something even more personal, our Exclusive Artisan Cheese Experience Package for 2 is ideal for couples, close friends or small celebrations.
A Round of Tastings to Suit Every Palate
Every event is tailor-made for exploring new pairings and developing your food-and-drink vocabulary. Some of our most anticipated themed evenings include:
- Devaux Champagne and Cheese Nights: an elegant evening in bubbles, crafted for cheese lovers
- Artisan Cheese and Mixologists’ Cocktails Tasting: wild, surprising, and full of charm
- Kopke Port and Artisan Cheese Experience: full of heritage, perfect for the colder months
- English Wine Week Cheese Pairing: where home-grown grapes meet regional dairy stars
- Artisan Cheese and Scotch Tasting Night: robust, classic, and full of conversation
No matter which pairing you choose, you’ll leave with more than just happy taste buds. These events are perfect places to meet other cheese fans, quiz our team, and return home with new favourites.
Build Your Knowledge of Artisan Cheese Cheshire With Every Bite
When you join us for an event, it’s more than just wine and wedges. We take pride in helping you understand how cheese is made, why certain textures pair with different types of wine or whisky, and what makes handmade, small-batch cheese so different from supermarket stock.
Guided by our in-house team and experienced guest hosts, we’ll guide you through breeds, rinds, milk types and maturations, using both local and international cheeses. You can even join our Meet the Apiarist for a Honey and Artisan Cheese Evening to understand how cross-producer collaborations taste on the plate.
We believe that learning is most effective when it sparks your interest and enthusiasm. That’s why each event is designed to help you get closer to the story behind the cheese, without ever sounding like a lecture.
Artisan Cheese Cheshire: Built With Local Makers
While we love exploring world-class wine and drink pairings, our real passion is for local, artisan cheese. Cheshire is rich in small dairies, many of which we’ve worked with for years. Our events shine a spotlight on these incredible businesses through direct tastings.
Whether it’s traditional crumbly Cheshire, creamy blue, or rich washed-rind styles, our events bring out the best that our region has to offer. Events like The Artisan Cheese Experience: A Night With an Artisan Cheese Maker invite you to meet the creators behind the curds themselves.
We also stay connected to the wider cheese scene through events like the Nantwich Cheese Awards, where our entries alongside regional dairies are celebrated for craftsmanship and flavour.
Why Cheshire Is The Perfect Place for Cheese Exploration
There’s a reason cheese tasting in Cheshire is so popular. Our region is rich in both dairy heritage and drink producers, making it the perfect place to experience real food and flavour without travelling far.
Other tasting experiences and tours can be found across Cheshire and Yorkshire, but The Cheese Shop Nantwich truly stands out for its variety of cheeses, exclusive access to wine and drink experts, and our historic setting. Whether you’re attending a seasonal event, a festive exclusive like our Christmas Cheese and Wine Choices for 2024, or a creative newcomer pairing Iberian Spanish wines with aged Manchego at our Iberian Spanish Wines and Cheeses night, you’ll be joining a long-standing local tradition of food discovery.
Friendly, Accessible and Informal
We believe that the best experiences are those that make you feel welcome from the start. That’s why our cheese tasting evenings are relaxed and enjoyable. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with a wine collection at home, there’s no pressure and no snobbery here. Just good cheese, great company, and plenty to learn.
All our events take place after hours, usually midweek or Friday evenings, right in the shop. There are between 12 and 25 guests seated per night, depending on the activity. Tickets can be booked easily, and are regularly updated across our events pages, so it’s worth checking back if an evening catches your eye.
FAQs
Do I need any prior knowledge about cheese or wine to attend?
No. Our events are fully guided and designed to be fun and informal for everyone.
How long does a tasting evening last?
Most events run for about 90 minutes to two hours.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes, attendees must be 18 or older, due to the alcohol served.
Do you offer non-alcoholic options?
We do. Just let us know when you book and we can cater for you.
Can I book a private session?
Yes, private tastings and events like the Exclusive Experience Package for Two can be arranged by request.
Where is the shop located?
You’ll find us on Hospital Street in Nantwich town centre, with parking and local transport nearby.
The Experience Continues With Every Taste
When you take part in cheese tasting in Cheshire with us at The Cheese Shop Nantwich, you’re diving into a world where tradition, taste and craftsmanship meet. Every event has a story, a flavour, and a warm welcome waiting for you.
So whether it’s wine, whisky, cocktails or local ale that tempts you, or just a love of great cheese well served, we invite you to join one of our next tasting evenings, learn something new, and maybe find your next favourite flavour. You’ll leave with a smile and likely a wedge or two in hand.
Explore all upcoming event options now and make sure to book early; some nights sell out fast.
