Cheese Making Class

Recent reviews of Cheese Making Class

• 5/5 from Maggie Haertsch, attended Oct 2026: Professionally run, highly informative and engaging. Tamara was an exceptional teacher.
• 5/5 from Aylee Jones, attended Oct 2026: Wonderful class. Tamara is so knowledgeable and has an awesome ability to pass it on concisely and with clarity and passion.
• 5/5 from Charlotte Miller, attended Jul 2026: Tamara was amazing! So knowledgeable, talented and kind. We learnt about the different cheese making processes from various regions, and how to successfully make several different cheeses at home. The lunch provided lunch was beautiful. I recommend taking a very larger container, the instructions say to bring a shoebox sized container but you actually require a container that is quite tall to hold your goodies.
• 5/5 from Marianne, attended May 2026: This was fantastic, so interesting and absolutely delicious. Tamara you are truly amazing. Thanks for a fabulous and informative day.
• 5/5 from Jacqui Paul, attended May 2026: The class was very informative and professional. We came away with our cheeses feeling confident and ready to make some more. Delicious lunch and a great atmosphere. Thanks Tamara
• 5/5 from Shaun Reardon, attended Apr 2026: Very informative and practical with lots of tips and advice, Excited to start making some cheese at home!
• 5/5 from Anneke Oppewal, attended Apr 2026: Our Cheese Making Class with Tamara Newing was a wonderful fun experience where we learned a lot about cheese making en went home with 3 different cheeses we had made during the day. The day was well paced interspersed with tastings of the delicious cheeses we were making. The lunch was exceptionally good, with home made sourdough breads, cheeses and soup. Accompanied by some lovely wine. Tamara knows her stuff, clearly has a lot of experience and knowledge gathered from years and years of work in her own business and traveling abroad. I couldn't recommend this class more to anyone interested in food, cheese or just a fun and tasty day to treat themselves or someone else to.
• 5/5 from David Caughey, attended Apr 2026: Teacher was a clear communicator with a broad range of food production experience and expertise. Facilities were great and the lunch was delicious.
• 5/5 from Mandy Rintoule, attended Mar 2026: Tamara was an incredibly informative teacher. Explaining the cheese making processes and answering our questions. Definitely recommend her as a teacher!
• 5/5 from Olivia de Bruyn, attended Mar 2026: Had a wonderful and relaxing day learning about the history of cheese and cheese making. Then a hands on experience in making our own cheeses, with tastings of the ready version in between. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
• 5/5 from Maria Ciavarella, attended Feb 2026: Tamara is a very experienced teacher, passionate about her craft and presented a well structured class. The notes were extensive and were useful otherwise, to the newbie, the processes for the three different cheese styles would be confusing. The format was relaxed and plenty of tastings too.
• 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Jan 2026: Highly informative and detailed class. Great to learn about the process and safety considerations during cheese making.
• 5/5 from Ken Pennington, attended Jan 2026: Excellent session of cheese making from Tamara. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Looking forward to eating the cheeses that were made
• 5/5 from Julie Lombardo, attended Jan 2026: Tamara was very warm, friendly and knowledgeable about cheese making. She shared her cheese journey, gave us tips and tricks to making tasty cheeses, let us taste so many varieties and prepared a delicious lunch on top of all that. Well worth it.
• 5/5 from Aaron Rodriquez, attended Sep 2025: Today's Cheesemaking lesson was excellent. Tamara was super knowledgeable, and broke things down in to an easy to learn format for us beginners. A fantastic lunch made by Tamara was included and the other participants were very pleasant. Overall my partner and I have walked away with a great understanding of Cheesemaking and a thirst to treat our family and friends the fruits of our newly gained knowledge. Thank you Tamara, we look forward to the Sour Dough lesson next year. Cheers Aaron & Christina.
• 5/5 from Lucy Footner, attended Jun 2025: Tamara is an amazing teacher. Knowledgeable and tells the most beautiful stories. Every cheese was delicious and lunch was incredible. Highly recommend this class for all lovers of cheese.
• 5/5 from Dorina Kalkum, attended Jun 2025: We made three types of cheese, goat curd, Brie and ricotta with a few options suggested to change it up. It was very interesting and every step was clearly demonstrated. Lunch was delicious! It still seems quite involved and a bit daunting to do at home.
• 5/5 from Bernice Hamer, attended May 2025: Cheese making was a wonderful experience and we learned so much. The lunch provided was delicious and best of all got to take our cheese home. Thank you to Tamara who is so talented in what she does and has so much knowledge. Thanks for a great day
• 5/5 from Karen Long, attended Apr 2025: Was a great day. Tamara was helpful and explained everyting clearly. Definitely recommend. Thanks Karen
• 5/5 from Malindi Greenwood, attended Mar 2025: Tamara is lovely & so knowledgeable. The class exceeded my expectations. We received a delicious lunch with wine in addition to taking home 3 different cheeses. Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Vanessa Weir, attended Mar 2025: We had a wonderful time with Tamara! She was so warm and lovely and had a huge amount of knowledge on cheesemaking, which she generously shared with us. We took home a beautiful brie, ricotta, and goat curd. There were hands on elements which supported us to get the feel for it, and for the observational parts there was plenty of information provided and opportunities for questions. We were also provided with the most delicious lunch of cheese, bread, and a salad!
• 5/5 from Christine Bouchez, attended Mar 2025: What a great day out! Loved this class and learned so much. Lunch was delicious, too. I was gifted the voucher so I can't wait to tell my friends how appreciated it has been.
• 5/5 from Stephanie Matthews, attended Aug 2024: This course was really awesome. So much information, and presented in such a good way! Walked away with so many tips, cheeses, a wonderful lunch and knowing we can reach out to Tamara with any questions. Highly recommend this course
• 5/5 from Melissa Co, attended Apr 2024: Had a wonderful class with Tamara learning how to make Brie, goats curd and ricotta! She made the class really transferable to a domestic kitchen, which will help me look after my Brie until I can finally eat it. Not an ultra hands on class, but very informative. Like the other reviews, very much like a masterclass! Lots of cheeses to taste and a lovely lunch too. Very insightful into the cheese making process and how we can do it at home.
• 5/5 from Marie van Drimmelen, attended Feb 2024: What a wonderful location and very knowledgeable instructor - Tamara was great. Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. There was a lot of information and it was so nice to taste the different cheeses as their making was being explained. Fantastic class that I would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Bruna, attended Aug 2023: What a delightful day well spent listening to and learning from Tamara's wealth of knowledge and experience in making cheese. Tamara's kitchen is gorgeous, super clean, well equipped, and organised. The course is well-structured and super engaging. I really enjoyed every minute of it and feel ready to start my own cheese making journey! Thank you so much Tamara for sharing your passion and knowledge of making cheese!
• 5/5 from Pam Barbadonis, attended Jun 2023: Tamara is a fantastic communicator. We had a wonderful day learning about cheese making in Tamara's new facility in the Dromana Estate. a beautiful purpose built space fitted out perfectly! A large dining table brought the group together for a hearty lunch of home made soup and scrumptuous sourdough breads and a cheese platter to suit all palettes, great wine and lots of chatter! No question was left unanswered and we left confident to replicate what we learnt in class with a wonderful set of notes and a follow up email with further instructions. thank you Tamara and my gorgeous girls who gifted me this amazing Bento experience! Pam
• 5/5 from Francis Hofmann, attended Jun 2023: A most enlightening and enjoyable course. Tamara is a superb teacher who can answer any questions you may throw at her. I highly recommend this course
• 5/5 from Shane Kamsner, attended May 2023: Wonder learning and life experience from a passionate and thoughtful teacher who made feel so welcome.
• 5/5 from Owen Jourdian, attended Mar 2023: Thanks Tamara for a wonderful day. Your clear communication made for an excellent learning experience. I look forward to trying out what I’ve learnt today
• 5/5 from Carron Morrison, attended Feb 2023: Instructor knowledge both historical and practical was top notch. An engaging and likeable instructor, excellent notes, recipes, tips and tricks. A highly satisfying experience in pleasant surroundings with lunch provided.
• 5/5 from John McCormack, attended Jan 2023: Well paced. Excellent knowledgable instructor. Interactive group - right size. Facilities first rate. Wonderful way to spend a few hours on a Sunday
• 5/5 from Steph Taylor, attended Jan 2023: Beautiful space, Tamara was friendly and openly welcomed the group into her home and her life. She was willing to answer any questions - none was too silly - and getting to take home a delicious ricotta, goats curd and brie (along with a fabulous cookbook to follow) were just a bonus! There was a LOT of information to take in and as someone who has never made cheese before I felt very out of my depth as Tamara expertly covered so much in such a short time. But I do feel that if and when I attempt to make my own cheese Tamara will be there to help me!
• 4/5 from Max Plukaard, attended Jan 2023: Tamara was very friendly and informative about cheesemaking. The class was well organised and included nice lunch out on the balcony with a view of the bay. It's worth noting that the structure of the class is more like a masterclass with everyone working on a group batch of cheese with prep-work done by the teacher, so it's less hands-on than you might expect. However all the information you need to make your own cheese is provided during the class.
• 5/5 from Shahnaz Davarkhah, attended Dec 2022: Friendly and professional teacher, enjoyed a creative, tasty lunch with an ocean view. Great experience
• 5/5 from Gerard Bates, attended Dec 2022: Great experience and Tamara is awesome with her guidance and knowledge Must do this course
• 5/5 from Meg Parry, attended Nov 2022: Tamara's class was fantastic! Tamara was warm, welcoming, clear with her demonstrations and giving direction when making the cheese. The lunch was absolutely delicious and I have left feeling really inspired and well-equipped with confidence and the resources (as I purchased a cheese making kit after the class) to be able to make my own cheese at home. Thank you so much for having us Tamara! Meg
• 5/5 from Amanda Shrimpton, attended Nov 2022: Tamara is a fantastic teacher. She shared her knowledge and experience with us in a enjoyable class environment. I would highly recommend this class to anyone beginning there cheese making journey.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Perry, attended Aug 2022: Dry knowledgeable teacher Tamara with some great stories of cheesemaking. Provided plenty of opportunity to try the techniques and to sample the cheese (yum!)
• 5/5 from Kenneth Phillips, attended Apr 2022: Brilliant, relaxed, informative. resources supplied for beginning at home. Highly recommended. Excellent teacher. superb environment.
• 5/5 from Suzanne Hockham, attended Mar 2022: Tamara was fantastic, knowledgeable, approachable and patient, the lunch was memorable and I would recommend the class to my friends, a great time spent learning how to make cheese
• 5/5 from Emma Morris, attended Feb 2022: Yum yum yum Oh my gosh today was delicious! I’ve attended a LOT of classbentos, but this was easily one of the best I’ve been to! Can’t wait for my cheese to mature