Discover the tasting workshops at the 2026 Cheese and Dairy Products Show: guided experiences to explore flavours, refine your palate and meet passionate experts.Throughout the show, the tasting workshops offer a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the richness and diversity of cheeses and dairy products.

Led by professionals, affineurs, producers and experts, they allow you to explore pairings, craftsmanship and terroirs through guided tastings. A gourmet and educational immersion, designed to stimulate both curiosity and the taste buds. Participation in the tasting workshops is free of charge, subject to availability.

The workshops take place at the Expert's Agora, alternating with conferences and round-table discussions.

Discover the full program
Cheese pairing – non-alcoholic beverages

Cheese and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Pairing

Led by François Robin, 2011 MOF-awarded dairy and cheese specialist.

As everyone has mostly realised, alcohol consumption is on the decline, and Gen Z have paved the way for this trend of enjoying non-alcoholic drinks during festive occasions. It is now time to explore pairings between cheeses and non-alcoholic drinks. From 0% beers to sparkling grape juices, via mate and kombucha, come and taste some surprising pairings and get ahead of the trend.

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO WORKSHOP: Discover the flavors of maturation with Laurent Dubois, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Sensory tasting of a vertical selection of three Parmigiano Reggiano aging stages, exploring the influence of time on the aromas, textures, and uses of this iconic Italian cheese. During the workshop, Mr. Laurent Dubois will present specially selected pairings designed to enhance each stage of maturation.
Parmigiano Reggiano workshop – discovering the flavors of aging
Cheese pairing – sake

Cheese and Sake Pairing

A journey through Japanese cheeses and spirits.

Led by Keiichiro Miyagawa, President of the Kura Master Organising Committee and Master Sommelier 2023 – an international competition dedicated to Japanese alcoholic beverages and their pairing with cuisine – this workshop invites you to discover original pairings between cheeses, sakes and plum liqueur.

Moving away from classic wine pairings, this tasting invites you to take a fresh look at cheese and explore new flavour combinations.

A convivial experience, both surprising and accessible.

Beaufort AOP Workshop

Tasting workshop organised by the Comité de Défense du Beaufort.
Beaufort AOP workshop
Tasting of Danish products

Tasting of Danish products

Tasting workshop organised by the Danish Agriculture & Food Council.

The art of cheese tasting

Led by François Robin, MOF 2011 dairy and cheese specialist.

An introduction to cheese tasting techniques, essential for any aspiring professional, covering key aspects of understanding how our five senses work. Because thoughtful selection begins with truly knowing how to taste.

This workshop is aimed at beginners and those wishing to open a cheese shop or a cheese counter.

a boy with a cheese
Alessandra Pierini présente les Fromages dItalie AOP

Alessandra Pierini presents Italian PDO Cheeses

Workshop by Alessandra Pierini, writer and expert in Italian products, introduced by Angela Barusi, project manager for Italian PDO Cheeses, followed by a tasting of Asiago PDO, Gorgonzola PDO, Pecorino Sardo PDO, Quartirolo Lombardo PDO and Taleggio PDO.

Tasting of the winning products from the Coups de Cœur Competition

Come and taste the winning cheeses from the 2026 Competition.

Workshops led by the competition judges.

Tasting of award-winning products from the ‘Coups de Cœur’ competition
Conferences
Lyre d'Or 2026 competition