We are excited to be offering workshops and events at Leelanau Cheese! Our team has an extensive background in cheese education and is ready to share their knowledge and love of cheese making with you!
Swiss Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious Alpine tradition.
During dinner, enjoy a brief discussion on the history of Raclette and learn how it’s produced. The evening promises a relaxed, communal dining experience, perfect for socializing. As you eat and mingle, you can chat with one of the cheesemakers, ask questions, and purchase their award-winning Raclette.
You can view the menu here.
Wines by glass/bottle and our NEW signature cocktails will be available at an additional cost.
Swiss Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious Alpine tradition.
During dinner, enjoy a brief discussion on the history of Raclette and learn how it’s produced. The evening promises a relaxed, communal dining experience, perfect for socializing. As you eat and mingle, you can chat with one of the cheesemakers, ask questions, and purchase their award-winning Raclette.
You can view the menu here.
Wines by glass/bottle and our NEW signature cocktails will be available at an additional cost.
Swiss Raclette Dinner
Join us at Bistro Polaris with our friends from Leelanau Cheese Company as we honor this delicious Alpine tradition.
During dinner, enjoy a brief discussion on the history of Raclette and learn how it’s produced. The evening promises a relaxed, communal dining experience, perfect for socializing. As you eat and mingle, you can chat with one of the cheesemakers, ask questions, and purchase their award-winning Raclette.
You can view the menu here.
Wines by glass/bottle and our NEW signature cocktails will be available at an additional cost.
Mozzarella Workshops at Black Star Farms
The skilled cheesemakers from Leelanau Cheese Company will demonstrate how to craft this satisfying fresh cheese from local milk and a handful of basic ingredients. Learn to hand stretch curd and form bocconcini, string cheese, and delicate burrata. After class, taste your mozzarella two ways: fresh with extra virgin olive oil and seasonal condiments and baked on a Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza from the wood-fired oven. In addition to the mozzarella you make in class, you’ll take home a rock-solid, repeatable recipe for home production. Tickets include one glass of wine. More wine may be purchased onsite for an additional cost.
Event will take place at Black Star Farms: 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Leelanau Cellars Wine and Cheese Pairing
Leelanau Cheese celebrates its 30th anniversary by returning to the place where it all began: 5019 North West Bay Shore Drive in Omena, Michigan, the current home to Leelanau Cellars’ Tasting Room. Enjoy a Wine and Cheese Pairing with expert analysis from both Leelanau Cheese and Leelanau Cellars, two of the most established and well-known companies in the area.
The evening will feature four different wine and cheese pairings, along with a guide through the extensive process of cheese-making from Leelanau Cheese’s Director of Operations. Leelanau Cellars’ winemakers selected award-winning wine to complement each delightful cheese.
The event will be on March 1 at 5 p.m. at Leelanau Cellars’ tasting room. Tickets are limited. We look forward to seeing you at the celebration of these two Leelanau County staples.
Mozzarella Workshop
On Saturday, April 12th at 3pm Leelanau Cheese Company will be hosting a mozzarella making workshop! Master the art of hand stretched mozzarella! Our expert staff will demonstrate how to craft this satisfyingly simple cheese from local milk and a handful of basic ingredients. The secrets of this gastronomical wonder will unfold as you learn to stretch bocconcini, pull string cheese, and form burrata. In addition to the mozzarella you make in class, you’ll take home a rock-solid, repeatable recipe for home production.
The class will be held at our creamery at 3pm
Address: 3324 S W Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Please wear closed toed shoes!
Sampling at Oryana
Join us and Black Star Farms at Oryana from 12-3pm for some cheese and wine sampling while you grocery shop!
3587 Marketplace Cir, Traverse City, MI 49684
Mawby Happy Hour
We will be at Mawby from 4-6 sampling and selling our cheese. Stop by for a glass of bubbly and taste some cheese with us!
Mozzarella Workshop
On Friday, April 25th at 1pm Leelanau Cheese Company will be hosting a mozzarella making workshop! Master the art of hand stretched mozzarella! Our expert staff will demonstrate how to craft this satisfyingly simple cheese from local milk and a handful of basic ingredients. The secrets of this gastronomical wonder will unfold as you learn to stretch bocconcini, pull string cheese, and form burrata. In addition to the mozzarella you make in class, you’ll take home a rock-solid, repeatable recipe for home production.
The class will be held at our creamery at 1pm
Address: 3324 S W Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Please wear closed toed shoes!
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Join us in discovering a delightful selection of artisan cheeses as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
This class focuses on varieties of Cheddar and will be held at Black Star Farms
GLCI Taste of Success
We will be at Taste of Success melting Raclette and helping support the local culinary students! Ticket sales help fund scholarships for students!
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Join us in discovering a delightful selection of artisan cheeses as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
This class focuses on Aged Cheese and will be held at Black Star Farms
Fromage Blanc Workshop
On Saturday, March 1st at 2pm Leelanau Cheese Company will be hosting a Fromage Blanc workshop to commemorate 30 years of cheesemaking! Learn first hand from our Cheesemakers how we make our delicious cheese spreads! You will be guided through the cheese making process, learning the science of what makes this cheese special and how it comes together. You will be shown how to create your own flavor from a variety of mix-in's, or make any of our signature flavors with your own twist! The Fromage you mix in class will be yours to take home to share with family and friends.
Sampling at Oryana
Join us and Black Star Farms at Oryana from 12-3pm for some cheese and wine sampling while you grocery shop!
3587 Marketplace Cir, Traverse City, MI 49684
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Join us in discovering a delightful selection of artisan cheeses as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
This class focuses on soft styles of cheese and will be at Black Star Farms
Sutton's Bay Yetti Fest
Join us downtown Suttons Bay for the annual Yetti Fest! There will be a soup cook off along with a variety of other activities happening all day in the village.
Shady Lane Cellars Raclette Melt
Chef Nik will be at Shady Lane Cellars for their WeinerSki event. We will be serving Raclette melted over beer brats on pretzel buns with sauerkraut and whole grain mustard! There will be live music, hot cocoa, wine pour deals, and Ski rental available through Suttons Bay Bikes. Grab a brat, a glass of wine, and ski the vineyard!
Cheese Production
We welcome visitors to view our cheesemaking process through the viewing windows in our shop!
Curd hooping happens at about 10:00-10:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. This is the process of lifting curds from the whey and forming the wheels of cheese.
Stop by and learn the science of cheese!
Cheese Production
We welcome visitors to view our cheesemaking process through the viewing windows in our shop!
Curd hooping happens at about 10:00-10:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. This is the process of lifting curds from the whey and forming the wheels of cheese.
Stop by and learn the science of cheese!
Cheese Production
We welcome visitors to view our cheesemaking process through the viewing windows in our shop!
Cheese is made on Tuesday, with the exciting process of curd hooping happening at about 10:00-10:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. This is the process of lifting curds from the whey and forming the wheels of cheese.
Stop by and learn the science of cheese!
Cheese Production
We welcome visitors to view our cheesemaking process through the viewing windows in our shop!
Cheese is made on Tuesday, with the exciting process of curd hooping happening at about 10:00-10:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. This is the process of lifting curds from the whey and forming the wheels of cheese.
Stop by and learn the science of cheese!
Cheese Production
We welcome visitors to view our cheesemaking process through the viewing windows in our shop!
Cheese is made on Tuesday, with the exciting process of curd hooping happening at about 10:00-10:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. This is the process of lifting curds from the whey and forming the wheels of cheese.
Stop by and learn the science of cheese!
Mawby Happy Hour
We will be at Mawby from 4-5:30 sampling and selling our cheese. Stop by for a glass of bubbly and taste some cheese with us!
Farmers Market at the Commons
Farmers Market Located at 830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 101, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Farmers Market at the Commons
Farmers Market Located at 830 Cottageview Dr, Ste 101, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Mozzarella Workshop
Learn the art of hand-stretched mozzarella! After class, taste your mozzarella two ways: fresh with extra virgin olive oil and seasonal condiments and baked on a Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza from the wood-fired oven. In addition to the mozzarella you make in class, you’ll take home a rock-solid, repeatable recipe for home production. Tickets include one glass of wine. More wine may be purchased onsite for an additional cost.
Event will take place at Black Star Farms: 10844 E Revold Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Join us in discovering a delightful selection of artisan cheeses as our knowledgeable guide from Leelanau Cheese Company takes you on a journey through various cheese-making styles, all perfectly complemented by the exquisite wines of Black Star Farms.
This class focuses on Washed Rind Cheese and will be held at Black Star Farms
Raclette Dinner
Join us at Black Star Farms as we honor this delicious tradition. Before dinner, enjoy a brief discussion on the history of Raclette, learn how it’s produced, and the processes Leelanau Cheese employs to maintain its high standards in cheesemaking. Dinner will be a casual affair with open seating. As you eat and mingle, you can chat with one of the cheesemakers, ask questions, and purchase their award-winning Raclette.
Raclette Dinner
Join us at Black Star Farms as we honor this delicious tradition. Before dinner, enjoy a brief discussion on the history of Raclette, learn how it’s produced, and the processes Leelanau Cheese employs to maintain its high standards in cheesemaking. Dinner will be a casual affair with open seating. As you eat and mingle, you can chat with one of the cheesemakers, ask questions, and purchase their award-winning Raclette.
Raclette Dinner
Join us at Black Star Farms as we honor this delicious tradition. Before dinner, enjoy a brief discussion on the history of Raclette, learn how it’s produced, and the processes Leelanau Cheese employs to maintain its high standards in cheesemaking. Dinner will be a casual affair with open seating. As you eat and mingle, you can chat with one of the cheesemakers, ask questions, and purchase their award-winning Raclette.
We are available for private events as well! Reach out if you would like to have Leelanau Cheese melting Raclette at your next event!
