The Cheese School, Castlemaine

18/03/2025

Some last minute spots have become available for our Beyond Home Cheesemaking class this Saturday.
Contact us for further information!

27/02/2025

Announcement 📢
We have had a last minute cancellation for our 2 day Beyond Home Cheesemaking Class this weekend. This is a rare opportunity to join one of our classes.
Please contact michael@longpaddockcheese.com.au for more information.

04/09/2024

New dates are now available for our highly sought-after 1-day Beyond Home Cheesemaking Class. Our teacher Michael will guide you in crafting a variety of delicious dairy products, including a Taleggio-style cheese, Halloumi-style cheese, Ricotta, Labneh, and cultured butter with buttermilk.

You'll take home all your creations, neatly packaged in an insulated box. Your day with us also includes a delicious breakfast and lunch, plus a special wine and cheese tasting at Boomtown Wineries, featuring our delicious Long Paddock Cheese range. Don't miss out—bookings are available on our website. Gift vouchers also available.

24/04/2024

May 13 -17, Artisan Cheesemaking Fundamentals, Castlemaine.

We have a small number of vacancies available for our May class. Perfect for those who want to become or are in the process of becoming professional cheesemakers.

22/04/2024

Cheese Master Class with Lydia, Saturday April 27.

Long Paddock Cheese is proud to be a part of Mount Alexander Tastes, an initiative by Mount Alexander Shire Council dedicated to showcasing the exceptional produce and culinary delights of our stunning region.

Guiding you through this culinary journey is our adept instructor, Lydia, a distinguished artisan in the craft of cheesemaking.

With a rich background as a former Senior Cheesemaker at Holy Goat, Lydia now lends her expertise and passion to Long Paddock Cheese, both as a cheesemaker and educator.

📅 Date: Saturday April 27
🕒 Time: 9am - 6pm
📍 Location: The Cheese School, The Mill, Castlemaine

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your cheese game! Secure your spot now and get ready to say cheese!

02/04/2024

🧀 Don't miss out on the LAST spots available for our Beyond Home Cheesemaking Class this Saturday!

📣 If you've ever dreamed of creating your own delicious cheeses at home, now's your chance to learn the secrets from the pros.

🔍 Dive deeper into the art of cheesemaking with our expert instructors.
👩‍🍳 Hands-on experience crafting delicious Taleggio, Persian Feta, Halloumi and more
🎁 Plus, take home some freshly made cheese to impress your friends and family!

Bookings available online via the Long Paddock Cheese Website 🧀✨

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14/03/2024

Lactic cheesemaking - the unsung hero of the small-scale artisan cheesemaker - loved throughout Europe, but almost unknown here in Australia. Made with cow's milk or goat's milk (or both). So many shapes, sizes, textures & flavours. Taught in our Advanced Lactic Cheesemaking Course by the master, Ivan Larcher, at The Cheese School at Long Paddock Cheese, Castlemaine.

18/01/2024

Nothing better than to surround yourself with cheese everyday.

Maker & Monger is looking for cheesemongers 👀

We’re currently on the lookout for talented individuals, in both casual and full-time positions, to join our customer service team.

Off the back of our busiest year yet, our small team is growing and looking for its newest members. We have some big things planned this year, with the expansion of our events offering and online delivery service.

If you or someone you know is passionate about delivering bespoke customer service experiences, along with a love of all things cheese and wine head to the link in our bio to apply.

15/01/2024

Perfect for those dreaming of a career in cheesemaking or seeking a refresher on the essentials of professional artisan cheese creation.

Dive into the fascinating world of cheese production, gaining practical tools and scientific knowledge that will empower you to create small-scale artisanal cheese with precision and consistency.

🗓️ Our February and May classes are filling up fast! If you have had your eye on these dates, our advice is don’t wait.

09/01/2024

Calling all cheesemakers and small-scale dairy farmers. Bookings are now open for our 3-day Obsalim workshops. Dr Bruno Giboudeau, founder of the Obsalim method will be visiting from France at the end of January. Dr Giboudeau is a veterinary surgeon and passionate teacher for assessing farming and feeding practices and their effects on dairy animal nutrition and milk production. A truly unique opportunity, bookings are now open for both our Tasmania and Victoria workshops.

31/12/2023

Registrations for our 2024 Professional Cheesemaking Classes are now OPEN! Join us at The Cheese School, Castlemaine and dive into the world of flavours, textures, and craftsmanship. ” "