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Courses for Cheese Professionals


Mons Formation Cheese Retail & Affinage Courses
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Learn from the Best in Cheese
Courses with Laurent Mons & Emma Young
Emma is the Anglophone partner for Mons Formation’s renowned professional courses in Retail and Affinage, which she co-teaches alongside Laurent Mons.
With deep experience in retail and wholesale management, Emma is internationally celebrated for her hands-on expertise and industry knowledge.
This immersive, week-long residency in France is a one-of-a-kind chance to train directly with two of the world’s leading cheese experts.
📩 To reserve your place or express interest, email emma@thecheeseexplorer.com

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Cheese Retail Course: Cheesemonger Fundamentals in France (Taught in English)Mon 13 OctSaint-Haon-le-Châtel
Cheese Retail Course (Advanced): Big CheeseMon 07 JulSaint-Haon-le-Châtel
**FULLY BOOKED** Cheese Retail Course: Cheesemonger FundamentalsMon 31 MarSaint-Haon-le-Châtel
Cheese Retail Course (Advanced) | Big Cheese | in France (Taught in English)Mon 29 AprSaint-Haon-le-Châtel
Cheese Tasting in EdinburghThu 18 AprL'Escargot Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar
THE CHEESE EXPLORER x BOUNDARY SHOREDITCHWed 20 MarBoundary Shoreditch
Christmas Cheese & Wine LunchSun 17 DecGeorge IV Pub
Wine & Cheese Market Lunch, ChiswickSun 17 DecGeorge IV Pub
Cheese Tasting & Book Talk, Shortlands TavernMon 04 DecShortlands Tavern
LAST TICKETS REMAINING: An evening with Emma Young - Chorleywood BookshopMon 27 NovChorleywood Memorial Hall
Cheese and Wine Tasting - ChiswickSun 19 Nov185 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 2DR, UK
14-Day Paris to Barcelona Cheese TripSat 22 JulParis
Academy of Cheese Level 2Tue 11 AprOnline Course
Academy of Cheese Level 1Tue 04 AprOnline Course


Emma is an expert in cheese retail having worked with retailers such as Mons Cheesemongers and Whole Foods Market. As a wholesale manager, she trained hundreds of cheese businesses including names such as Selfridges & Fortnum & Mason, as well as chains like Honest Burgers and restaurants such as Helen Darroze @ the Connaught. Her in depth, practical approach allows you to absorb her hands on knowledge and experience as well as dipping in to her extensive network of contacts and recommendations.


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