CHEESE LOVER
WITH
VALÉRIE HENBEST
Fromage fanatic? We've got the ticket for you!
The Ticket
The Cheese Lover Ticket is your backstage pass to a world of creamy, crumbly and utterly irresistible flavours. Taste your way through expertly guided masterclasses, discover new styles, and learn the craft behind every wheel, wedge and crumble.
The Cheese Lover Ticket includes:
- 45-minute cheese masterclass of your choice
- Good Food & Wine Show tasting glass
- Good Food & Wine Show tote bag
Presented by Smelly Cheese Co., choose from three unique sessions and get ready to indulge.
Cheese, Champagne & Caviar
Join Valérie Henbest for an ultra-exclusive Cheese masterclass, where indulgence takes centre stage. Experience a rare and intimate tasting of exceptional Cheese, French Caviar and Champagne.
You will be greeted with a caviar bump and champagne and will be able to learn about the history, heritage, production and tasting techniques of the only French Caviar – Sturia Caviar, as well as the traditions behind French Champagne and Cheese. This is more than a tasting, it’s a journey into craftsmanship, luxury and savoir-faire.
What to expect:
- Four exceptional cheeses including burrata
- Caviar Sturia bump on arrival
- Two premium champagne tastings from Canard-Duchêne
- A warm, immersive sensory journey guided by two industry experts
- A unique exploration of flavour, texture, and pairing techniques
Cheese, Wine & Tunes
The best food experiences are those where all your senses are fully involved. Time for a full sensory assessment?
With 4 cheeses coming from 4 different countries, we will introduce each one with a piece of music so that you can reach the appropriate memory or create new ones along the way. Trust us, it will taste like it is supposed to and the wine will reinvigorate any sense of place we are exploring together.
What to expect:
- Four world-class cheeses from different countries
- Australian wines selected by Handpicked to complement each cheese
- An engaging deep dive into terroir, flavour, and tradition
- A guided tasting experience led by industry experts
- Set to a backdrop of an expertly curated playlist to create ever lasting memories
Cheese & Wine in the Dark
We all know that the more you pay attention to the food you eat, the better it tastes. Do we? Well, the best way to check this out is allowing Valérie Henbest to blindfold you and provide you with 4 very unique and aromatic cheeses, paired with their perfect wine matches.
Cheese & Wine in the Dark is a sensory experience designed to enhance taste, smell, and texture by removing visual distractions, which typically account for a large portion of how we perceive and enjoy food. Without sight, the brain is forced to rely more on other senses, often leading to more intense, complex, and memorable, though sometimes challenging experiences.
What to expect:
- Four world-class aromatic cheese
- Australian wines selected by Handpicked to complement each cheese
- Take part blindfolded to enhance your sensory experience
- A warm, immersive sensory journey guided by an industry expert
Timetable
Fri 19
June, 2026
Masterclass
Sat 20
June, 2026
Sun 21
June, 2026
