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Cheese and Wine Tasting in York

Pull up a stool, there's always room at the counter. Five courses of cheese and wine, £45 a person, led by our cheesemongers on Gillygate: candlelit port and cheese evenings, hands-on sessions for hen dos, work socials and birthdays. Good company, better cheese.

Buying it as a present? A Love Cheese gift voucher covers a tasting for two, and they pick the date.

What's On

Upcoming In-Person Tasting Events

Small groups, big flavours. Every session is led by one of our cheesemongers in our York shop. Booking essential as spaces are limited.

Want your own date or a group booking? →
Friday 30th October 2026 – Cocktail Night at the Speakcheesey 30OCT
In-Person · The Speakcheesey, York

Cocktail Night

Friday 30 October 2026 · 6.30pm till 9pm · The Speakcheesey

Four cocktails each and our Afternoon Cheese to share, for two at the Speakcheesey on Gillygate. 6.30pm till 9pm.

Curtain Up, Cork Out 12NOV
On Stage at Grand Opera House York

Curtain Up, Cork Out

Thursday 12 November 2026 · 7:30pm · Grand Opera House York

Five hand-picked cheeses and five carefully selected wines, served to you on the stage of a 124-year-old theatre. Hosted by Jordan and Harry from Love Cheese with Ben Thorpe (York on a Fork) and sommelier Nick Fildes. One night only, over-18s.

Friday 20th November 2026 – The Infamous Port & Cheese Tasting at the Speakcheesey 20NOV
In-Person · The Speakcheesey, York

The Infamous Port & Cheese Tasting

Friday 20 November 2026 · 6.30pm · The Speakcheesey

Our winter favourite is back. Ports, each paired with a hand-picked cheese, by candlelight at the Speakcheesey. From 6.30pm.

Friday 4th December 2026 – Christmas Free Flow at the Speakcheesey 4DEC
In-Person · The Speakcheesey, York

Christmas Free Flow

Friday 4 December 2026 · 6.30pm · The Speakcheesey

All you can eat Christmas cheese and a range of wines to match, all included, at the Speakcheesey. From 6.30pm.

A Look Back

Past Events

A few moments from tastings gone by: full tables, good wine, and cheese boards down to the rind.

Corporate Away Day, Spring 2026
Corporate Away Day, Spring 2026
Port & Cheese Evening, Winter 2025
Port & Cheese Evening, Winter 2025
Bubbles & Brie, Summer 2025
Bubbles & Brie, Summer 2025
Big Fat Greek Wine Tasting, Autumn 2025
Big Fat Greek Wine Tasting, Autumn 2025
Yorkshire Day, Summer 2025
Yorkshire Day, Summer 2025
Private Hen Party Tasting, Spring 2025
Private Hen Party Tasting, Spring 2025

Loved By Our Guests

A few words from tastings held in the shop

Quick Answers

In-Person Tasting FAQs

Our non-alc options at the moment are simply a great cheese box! We can send out cheese boxes with crackers and chutneys. If you want this event hosted we can do that for £50 with a minimum of 24 households. If you want to run it yourself then it’s £40 per box.

We can do veggie options! Just let us know when enquiring with our events team about your requirements. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan options just yet… But, don’t worry! We’re working on it!

We will take payment from 1 person so it’s up to you guys to organise who you want to be in charge of payment. We require a final payment 2 to 3 weeks prior to your event. For hosted events we will require a deposit payment of 10% that we will invoice once the booking is all confirmed.

We will post the tasting boxes to you and your guests 3 days prior to the event.

YES! We have a self-ran events package where we will send you a “how to” guide so you know exactly how to run your own events. It will include;

  • How to taste the wines, cheeses and how to pair
  • An events checklist
  • A tasting menu
  • Tasting notes to send to your guests

For hosted events there is a minimum requirement of 24 households, however if you would like a host and have less guests then we have a minimum spend of the equivalent of 24 – but don’t panic! We will include more products so you get your money’s worth.

You will get 80g worth of cheese and either full bottles of wine or if you choose the decanted option you will receive a quarter bottle of each wine.

The wine, the cheese, the postage, VAT and the host (if going for hosted).