Cheese and Charcuterie 101: A Hands-On Workshop

Create Your Own Cheese And Charcuterie Board!

ABOUT THIS CLASS

Cheese & Charcuterie Board 101

Learn how to build a beautiful cheese and charcuterie board while picking up the tips and techniques to recreate it at home.

In this hands-on Orlando cheese and charcuterie class, you’ll learn about different styles of cheese, portioning, pairings, accompaniments, and simple styling techniques that make a board look as good as it tastes. Whether you’re building one for a party, a special occasion, or just for yourself, you’ll leave knowing how to put it all together with confidence.

Each guest creates their own individual cheese and charcuterie board, perfectly portioned for one. An appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage are included to enjoy while you build, followed by time at the end of class to enjoy your finished board. Between the appetizer and your board, there is plenty to enjoy and, for many guests, it can easily serve as a light meal.

Classes are offered at select locations throughout Orlando, with public classes as well as private experiences for celebrations, friend groups, and corporate events. No experience is needed, just come ready to learn, create, and eat some really good cheese.

Upcoming Classes

Our public cheese and charcuterie classes pop up at different venues around Orlando throughout the year, with new themes and experiences along the way. Check out what’s coming up and select the corresponding date on the calendar to reserve your spot.

Sunday, October 18 – Who Cut the Cheese?: Wine & Cheese Pairing Workshop
📍 Nora’s Sugar Shack, Ivanhoe Village | 🕔 1–3 pm

This hands-on class begins with guided wine and cheese pairings before you build your own charcuterie board. If you haven’t experienced Nora’s yet, this is your chance, and if you haven’t met Nora, you’re in for a treat. This class includes four wine pairings, plus the cheeses, meats, and accompaniments you’ll use to create your board. Seats are limited.

Friday, October 23 – A Taste of Spain: Fall Cheese & Charcuterie
📍 Maffrey’s, Ivanhoe Village | 🕕 6–8 pm

Take a little trip to Spain while building your own fall-inspired charcuterie board. We’ll feature Manchego, Spanish cured meats, olives, Marcona almonds, seasonal accompaniments, and more while learning how to portion, pair, and put together a beautiful board. You’ll leave with new ideas for your own fall entertaining, plus your individual board to enjoy.

Sunday, October 25 – Autumn in Spain: Cheese, Charcuterie & Pairings
📍 The Ancient Olive, Winter Garden | 🕠 5:30–7:30 pm

Explore the flavors of Spain with a fall twist in this hands-on cheese and charcuterie class. We’ll pair Spanish-inspired cheeses, meats, and seasonal accompaniments with specialty flavors from The Ancient Olive, then use everything you’ve learned to build your own individual board. It’s a delicious way to discover new pairings and get a little inspiration for fall entertaining.

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Class locations, themes, and ingredients may vary. Specific details for each class will be included in the individual event listing.

New classes are added throughout the year. Check back for upcoming dates or join our email list to hear about new classes when they’re announced.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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Loved our food tour with Tracy through the Ivanhoe neighborhood. Interesting history, great food and drinks and just a fun food tour! The small companies seem to do the food tours with more of a personal touch than the big companies doing these. Just my opinion! Would absolutely do another food tour with Wandering Palm Adventures!

This was my first food tour and it exceeded my expectations!

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This was my first food tour and it exceeded my expectations! The food we sampled from acclaimed and historical restaurants and markets was delicious and filling. Our host , Tracie was friendly and very knowledgeable about the area and the food we sampled. I wholeheartedly recommend Wandering Palm Adventures!!

Tracy was great!

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Tracy was great! She is so knowledgeable about the restaurants we visited on the Mills50 food tour, and she was fun and welcoming to our group. I really enjoyed every place she took us and you can’t go wrong with any of her tours.

Class Includes

  • Hands-on instruction in cheese selection, pairings, portioning, and board styling
  • An appetizer to enjoy while creating your board
  • All cheeses, meats, and accompaniments needed to create your individual board
  • A natural, single-use palm leaf platter for each guest, with the option to upgrade to a wooden board for an additional cost
  • One non-alcoholic beverage
  • Time at the end of class to enjoy your finished board

What to Bring

  • Your creativity and appetite
  • Your favorite wine or adult beverage, if you’d like to enjoy one during class
  • A valid photo ID if bringing alcohol

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need any experience?

Not at all! This class is perfect for beginners. Just come ready to learn, create, and enjoy some good food.

Everything you need is included! You’ll have a selection of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments for your board, plus a small appetizer to start and a non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy during class.

It depends on your appetite! For some guests, the board is plenty for a meal, while others prefer to enjoy a little during class and take the rest home. You’ll have time at the end of class to enjoy your board, or you’re welcome to take it with you.

A non-alcoholic beverage is included. No alcoholic beverages are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own wine or another beverage to enjoy during class.

We’ll do our best to accommodate dietary needs when possible. Gluten-free crackers can be provided, but not all dietary restrictions or food allergies can be accommodated. Please let us know about any needs when booking so we can plan accordingly.

Our classes pop up at different locations around Orlando. Be sure to check the location listed with your class date on the booking calendar so you know exactly where to join us.

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