Blessed are the cheesemakers

Join this fascinating talk by John Pearson about his cheese experiences

John Pearson has spent all his working life in the food industry, primarily with Marks & Spencers. Since retiring in 2008 he has consulted for number of suppliers and retailers. He is an international cheese judge having travelled throughout Europe visiting dairies selecting dairy products for M&S. He also judges for Which? magazine and is a contributor to the recently published Oxford Companion of cheese.

In 2011 he was appointed Cheese Personality of the Year by the British Cheese Board.

His talk will describe some of his encounters with suppliers, impossible customers and will conclude with a short tutored cheese tasting.

This talk will take place in person at Shoe Lane Library and online via Zoom. For more information and to book tickets, please click the Book Tickets button.

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