{"product_id":"virtual-tasting-celebration-of-cheddar-28th-august-2026","title":"Virtual Tasting - Celebration of Cheddar 28th August 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday 28th August | Live Online Event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield's expert cheesemongers for an immersive virtual tasting dedicated to Britain's most iconic cheese: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheddar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom clothbound farmhouse classics to modern interpretations from some of the country's most celebrated cheesemakers, this guided online event explores the remarkable diversity, heritage and craftsmanship behind England's favourite cheese. Discover how differences in milk, terroir, maturation and cheesemaking techniques can create an astonishing range of flavours and textures, all within a single style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the evening, you'll taste a curated selection of exceptional Cheddars, learning how to assess their character, understand what makes a truly great Cheddar, and explore the stories of the makers behind them. Along the way, our cheesemongers will share serving suggestions, pairing recommendations and insider knowledge gained from more than two centuries of selecting and maturing fine cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Cheddar enthusiast or simply curious to deepen your appreciation of artisan cheese, this tasting offers a fascinating journey through one of England's greatest culinary treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour tasting pack will be delivered in advance and includes a selection of carefully chosen cheeses, crackers, tasting notes and joining instructions for the live online event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of Cheddar and how it became England's best-loved cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe differences between traditional farmhouse and modern artisan Cheddars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow maturation influences flavour, texture and complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert tasting techniques used by professional cheesemongers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood and drink pairings to elevate your enjoyment at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook your place and join us for an evening celebrating the craftsmanship, heritage and extraordinary flavour of great Cheddar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price includes your entry to this online, live tasting event AND a chilled delivery of artisan cheese to your home so that you can taste along with our cheesemonger for the full experience on the evening. UK delivery is included in the price (there is an additional delivery charge for highlands \u0026amp; islands addresses).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is plenty of cheese in the box for your household to enjoy whilst taking part in the tasting. We're even including a packet of our artisan crackers too. Our cheesemonger will be talking you through each of the cheeses in your delivery for the full tasting experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese will be delivered to you on Thursday 27th August 2026 - in time for your live tasting: 7pm-8pm on Friday 28th August 2026. The Zoom dial-in details to join the live event will be sent to you by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cheese tasting delivery is carefully hand-cut, wrapped and packed by our cheesemongers into our Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield branded transit box - insulated with Woolcool; a revolutionary, totally compostable and biodegradable insulation and chilled with fully recyclable and reusable ice packs. Your cheese box will include 4-5 different styles of artisan cheese to taste with our cheesemonger on the evening (plenty for 4 people) and a box of Paxton \u0026amp; Whitfield crackers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will send email reminders, pairings and login information to the email address that you provide in checkout so please double-check that this is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to purchase an Online Cheese Tasting as a gift, we also recommend our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk\/detail\/index\/sArticle\/1161\/sCategory\/163\"\u003eCheese Tasting Gift Voucher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paxton \u0026 Whitfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55837480681857,"sku":"8796","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3327\/2130\/files\/CheddarVT-1_5507fb17-cefe-47e7-8db9-604f8bfe00fc.jpg?v=1782317123","url":"https:\/\/paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk\/products\/virtual-tasting-celebration-of-cheddar-28th-august-2026","provider":"Paxton \u0026 Whitfield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}