Combine science, art and passion in one course:
Artisanal cheese making
April - November
Venue: Himalayan Orchard Farm Stay, 70 kms from Shimla
When: April to November, 3rd or 4th weekend of every month.
Your course conductor: François Laederich, owner of Amiksa Cheese Co.
Born and raised in Paris, a trained chef and bartender, François worked in the hotel industry for 20+ years, starting in Paris and the last 10 years successfully managing his family hotel and restaurant in Pondicherry, near Auroville, India. In 2018 François completed a formal training course in cheese-making in Aurillac in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. In 2019, he moved to Simla and turned his passion for cheese into a cheese-making venture. He is now ready to share his passion with others.
Cost per person:
Name: Devanshee Chauhan
Account Number: 50100 161 777 541
IFSC Code: HDFC0002967
About the Course:
Join François for a two-day practical foundation course covering the essentials of artisan cheese making. The course is suited for those with little
or no knowledge of cheese making.
In this course, you will –
NOTE:
Cancellation Policy
For bookings and enquiry contact us on the following: [email protected] Cc [email protected]
When: April to November, 3rd or 4th weekend of every month.
Your course conductor: François Laederich, owner of Amiksa Cheese Co.
Born and raised in Paris, a trained chef and bartender, François worked in the hotel industry for 20+ years, starting in Paris and the last 10 years successfully managing his family hotel and restaurant in Pondicherry, near Auroville, India. In 2018 François completed a formal training course in cheese-making in Aurillac in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. In 2019, he moved to Simla and turned his passion for cheese into a cheese-making venture. He is now ready to share his passion with others.
Cost per person:
- Rs. 15,000/- per person [Course fee + 2 night accommodation in an orchard farmhouse + Meals]
- Advance booking deposit 50% of total
- Payments can be made via Gpay 9868150329 Himalayan Orchard or Bank transfer at
Name: Devanshee Chauhan
Account Number: 50100 161 777 541
IFSC Code: HDFC0002967
About the Course:
Join François for a two-day practical foundation course covering the essentials of artisan cheese making. The course is suited for those with little
or no knowledge of cheese making.
In this course, you will –
- Learn the fundamental steps behind the cheese making process.
- Explore the importance of milk composition, sanitation and the differences between raw and pasteurized milk.
- Discuss the role of rennet and starter cultures in the process of transforming liquid milk into solid curd.
- Learn about the maturation process, the many variables involved, and the effect it can have on the texture and taste of a final cheese.
- Get a hands-on experience making two varieties of cheese. The type of cheese will be decided by the instructor.
- Participate in discussions and Q&A with your hosts over meals enjoyed together.
- Take back the cheeses you made.
NOTE:
- For the course to be hosted, minimum guest booking: 2
- Maximum number of guests 8
- Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 lunches plus accommodation (on twin / triple sharing basis. Single room may be available depending on number of bookings).
- Course participants arrive on Friday 3:00 pm onwards
- Guests have the choice to leave after the course finishes on Sunday evening, around 3:30pm or relax and stay on another night (extra cost for 3rd night, dinner and breakfast the following morning)
- The course will be roughly 6 to 8 hours per day of practical & theory, starting 09:00 a.m. on both days.
- Please see cancellation policy before booking
- Please get a small 8"x 8" plastic container and cool box should you want to take the cheese you made back home.
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund if host cancels the course.
- 75% refund if guest cancels 3 weeks & more before course commences.
- 50% refund, if guest cancels 2 weeks before course commences.
- 25% refund if guest cancels 1 week before course commences.
- 1200/- re-scheduling charge if participant change their original reserved dates.
For bookings and enquiry contact us on the following: [email protected] Cc [email protected]
