Cheese Tasting Events

Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th July 2026 – Merchant Adventurers’ Charity Beer Festival

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July – Merchant Adventurers’ Hall Our festival collaborations are always a highlight of the summer, and this year we’re thrilled to be part of the Merchant Adventurers’ Charity Beer Festival — a weekend dedicated to great beer, great people, and (of course) great cheese. Taking place across four sessions over the Friday and Saturday, the festival brings together an outstanding line-up of breweries alongside a stunning historic setting. Throughout each session, we’ll be on hand serving up plenty of cheesy favourites, perfect for pairing with your pint as you explore everything the festival has to offer. For those looking to take things a step further, we’ll also be hosting two exclusive Beer & Cheese tastings per session. These guided tastings are designed to showcase just how well beer and cheese can work together — expect carefully matched pairings that highlight flavour, texture and contrast in all the right ways. (Tasting slots are limited and available for an additional charge, payable on arrival.) Whether you’re popping in for a casual drink, settling in for a full session, or joining one of our tastings, this is a brilliant way to experience the best of beer and cheese in a relaxed, festival atmosphere. Sun (hopefully), cold pints, and plenty of cheese — exactly how July should look.

Saturday 10th October 2026 – “It’s All Course Number 4” Cheese and Wine Virtual Tasting

"It’s All Course Number 4" celebrates the cult classic of every great tasting — the moment the fourth pairing lands on the table and quietly steals the show. Across countless tastings, course number 4 has built a bit of a reputation: bold, memorable, and often the pairing people talk about long after the last glass has been poured. This tasting brings together a line-up inspired entirely by those standout moments. Expect a journey through the world of hard cheeses, from sweet, nutty alpine styles to savoury, farmy classics packed with depth and character. Each cheese has been carefully matched with wines chosen to elevate texture, intensity and flavour, creating pairings that feel comforting, indulgent and endlessly satisfying. This is a tasting for those who always remember “that one cheese” or “that one wine” from the night — the pairing that somehow just worked perfectly. Whether you’re a seasoned tasting regular or simply love a rich, hearty cheeseboard, this 5-course experience is a celebration of the fan favourites, the unexpected heroes, and the undeniable magic of number 4. In the (2-person) box: 5 decanted bottles of Wine (roughly 175ml each) 5 portions of Cheese that would be our 4th course (roughly 80g each) A pairings menu Tasting instructions Harry Baines (a.k.a. The Big Cheese) will informally guide you through the menu and pairings LIVE on Facebook at 8:00pm GMT on Saturday 10th October 2026. Please note: The products in the tasting will vary from the picture. All tasting boxes will arrive on either Thursday or Friday before the event. We cannot guarantee which date you will receive your box.

From £55.00 – £150.00Price range: £55.00 through £150.00

Saturday 14th November 2026 – The Infamous Port & Cheese Tasting: Winter Virtual Tasting

That’s right, we’re bringing back the infamous Port and Cheese tasting and this time, its coming to you for Mid November! We are bringing the Portuguese party to you with the finest cheeses, delicious ports and usual Love Cheese informal approach to a cheese and wine tasting...  5 perfectly selected ports, married to 5 spectacular kinds of cheese. While this may not be for the faint-hearted, it is for everyone! So, whether you’re new to port, a seasoned port veteran, or just fancy trying something new – this is one for the diary. In the (2-person) box: 5 selections of Delicious Ports (roughly 150ml each) 5 portions of Cheese (roughly 80g each) A pairings menu. Tasting instructions. Harry Baines, or as he’s known in the streets, ‘The Big Cheese’, will informally guide you through the menu and pairings LIVE on Facebook at 8:00pm GMT on Saturday 14th November 2026.

From £65.00 – £165.00Price range: £65.00 through £165.00

Saturday 19th September 2026 – My Big Fat Greek Wine Virtual Tasting

My Big Fat Greek Wine Tasting invites you on a sun-soaked journey through the vineyards of Greece, exploring a world of wines that are vibrant, characterful, and full of Mediterranean charm. From crisp island whites and aromatic mountain varietals to rich, velvety reds, each pour tells the story of Greece’s ancient winemaking heritage and diverse landscapes. Paired alongside a hand-picked selection of cheeses from around the world, this tasting celebrates bold flavour combinations and unexpected matches. Expect creamy, salty, nutty and tangy cheeses chosen to highlight the freshness, texture and personality of each wine — creating a relaxed and flavour-packed experience that feels like a holiday in a glass. Whether you’re already a fan of Greek wine or discovering it for the first time, this 5-course tasting promises plenty of surprises, big flavours, and a little Mediterranean magic — all enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. In the (2-person) box: 5 selections of Greek Wines (roughly 175ml each) 5 portions of Cheese (roughly 80g each) A pairings menu Tasting instructions Harry Baines (a.k.a. The Big Cheese) will informally guide you through the menu and pairings LIVE on Facebook at 8:00pm GMT on Saturday 19th September 2026. Please note: The products in the tasting will vary from the picture. All tasting boxes will arrive on either Thursday or Friday before the event. We cannot guarantee which date you will receive your box.

From £57.00 – £155.00Price range: £57.00 through £155.00

Saturday 24th October 2026 – Bulgarian, Hungarian & Romanian Wines Paired with Cheese Virtual Tasting

This tasting takes you beyond the familiar vineyards of Europe and into a world of hidden gems, where bold reds, aromatic whites and characterful wines tell the story of centuries-old winemaking traditions. Journey through Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania — three countries quietly producing some of the continent’s most exciting and underrated bottles, shaped by diverse landscapes, native grape varieties and a rich cultural heritage. Expect a line-up of wines that are expressive, distinctive and full of personality, from crisp mineral-driven whites to velvety reds and intriguing indigenous varietals rarely seen on supermarket shelves. Each wine will be paired with carefully selected cheeses chosen to complement their unique character, creating combinations that are both surprising and deeply satisfying. This is a tasting for the curious — for those who enjoy discovering something a little different and love the stories behind what’s in the glass. Whether you’re already a fan of lesser-known wine regions or simply looking to explore beyond the usual suspects, this 5-course experience promises big flavours, unexpected favourites and a delicious journey through one of Europe’s most overlooked wine landscapes. In the (2-person) box: 5 decanted bottles of Wine (roughly 150ml each) 5 portions of Cheese  (roughly 80g each) A pairings menu Tasting instructions Harry Baines (a.k.a. The Big Cheese) will informally guide you through the menu and pairings LIVE on Facebook at 8:00pm GMT on Saturday 10th October 2026. Please note: The products in the tasting will vary from the picture. All tasting boxes will arrive on either Thursday or Friday before the event. We cannot guarantee which date you will receive your box.

From £55.00 – £160.00Price range: £55.00 through £160.00

Saturday 26th September – Love Whisky? Love Cheese? (York Food Festival)

7:30pm – 9:30pm, The Belfrey Hall Our collaboration tastings always go down a treat, and for this year’s food festival, we’re teaming up once again with Jasper and Jim from York Whisky Club for an evening dedicated to two things we love most – exceptional whisky and seriously good cheese. Expect 4 exciting whiskies paired alongside 4 generous helpings of hand-picked cheeses, carefully chosen to complement and contrast each pour. Throughout the evening, we’ll guide you through the pairings, exploring how flavour, texture and aroma interact to create some unforgettable combinations. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or simply curious to discover something new, this relaxed and informal tasting is designed to be approachable, entertaining and packed with flavour. Expect plenty of stories, tasting notes, and a few surprises along the way as we dive into the world of artisan cheese and expertly selected drams. A perfect way to spend an evening during the festival – great company, fantastic produce, and a pairing experience that always proves popular.

Thursday 18th June 2026 – French Wine (Off The Beaten Track)

French wines. Paired cheese. No lectures. Just flavour, stories, and a better way to spend a Thursday. There are safe wine choices. And then there are the ones that make the table go quiet for a moment. This is an evening for the second kind. Join Raise Your Glass at The Speakcheesey, Gillygate, York as we wander beyond the familiar vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy, exploring the hidden corners of France through wines you really ought to know about. Not the obvious bottles. Not the supermarket staples. The interesting ones. The kind that bring a bit of sunshine to your day. Across the evening, you’ll taste five French wines chosen for character, contrast and conversation, each paired with exceptional cheese. Because great wine deserves great company, and sometimes that company is cheese. At the helm is Nick Fildes, our Lead Sommelier — two decades in hospitality and a firm believer that wine should feel joyful, not intimidating. No lectures. No maps. No need to remember regions. Just flavour. Stories. And the quiet satisfaction of discovering something new before everyone else does. You’ll leave with: A handful of wines you can actually talk about A clearer sense of what you like And at least one bottle you’ll want to track down again All hosted at The Speakcheesy — warm, welcoming, and made for a sociable evening out. This isn’t a masterclass. It’s a better way to spend a Thursday. Come and see what you’ve been missing.