Private cheese making class at a farm

Highlights

  • You will make sheep or cow milk cheese (depends on the day booked) at a small dairy farm. In this hands-on experience you’ll learn how to heat the milk gently, add the milk-clotting enzyme called rennet, cut the milk solids (curds) to small pieces and stir them, separate the whey and press the curds into blocks that will later turn into a delicious cheese. Each participant will make one-two small wheels of cheese. At the end you’ll sit down for a tasting of different types of cheese and other local artisan produce. On some days milking a cow will also be included in the class. Various locations available.

Summary

You will make sheep or cow milk cheese (depends on the day booked) at a small dairy farm. In this hands-on experience you’ll learn how to heat the milk gently, add the milk-clotting enzyme called rennet, cut the milk solids (curds) to small pieces and stir them, separate the whey and press the curds into blocks that will later turn into a delicious cheese. Each participant will make one-two small wheels of cheese. At the end you’ll sit down for a tasting of different types of cheese and other local artisan produce. On some days milking a cow will also be included in the class. Various locations available.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is a hands-on experience where you'll learn the secrets of traditional cheese making at a small family-run farm. You will be guided by skilled artisans whose families have been making cheese for generations.

What’s included?

  • You will have a lunch lunch after the class (cheeses, bread, local produce)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Abruzzo With Gusto

About operator:

Abruzzo With Gusto organises walking food tours, wineries visits, truffle hunting, cheese making and cooking classes with locals.

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