Join our resident foodie and drinks expert Ed Wicks DipWSET for this ultimate pairing showdown: cheese or cake - which will win?
Event details
Are festive drinks best paired with a cheeseboard or dessert? Find out at this sensory showdown, where food and drinks expert Ed Wicks DipWSET will take on this ultimate pairing challenge.
Ed has selected six different drinks – from Piedmontese sparkling wine to premium Venezuelan rum - and has carefully chosen one cheese and something sweet to taste alongside them. Try them both and decide which you prefer!
Ed will guide you through the ins and outs of food and drink pairing, and share the stories behind some of these classic and under-the-radar drinks, cakes and cheeses.
Discover your new go-to combinations for holiday gatherings, whether you're crafting a dessert spread or curating the ultimate cheeseboard.
Prepare to tantalise your taste buds and settle the cheese vs cake debate once and for all!
The cheeses will come from London’s finest cheese retailer, La Fromagerie.
Food and drinks pairings
- Contero Brachetto d'Acqui - Panettone - Gorgonzola Dolce
- JJ Prüm Riesling Spätlese - Stollen –Gouda Boerenkaas 2+ Year
- Dragon Stout - Caribbean Rum Cake – Montgomery’s Cheddar
- Santa Theresa 1796 Rum - Mince Pie – Kirkham’s Lancashire
- Cherry Heering - Drømmekage - Norwegian Breakfast Cheese
- Château Coutet Sauternes 1995 - Canelé – Colton Basset Stilton
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.
About the presenter, Ed Wicks DipWSET
Ed Wicks has been working in the drinks business in some form since he turned 18 years old. A long stint as a cocktail bartender laid the foundation for his love of spirits. It was during this time he decided to study the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits qualification, which also ignited his passion for wine. Within a few busy years, he had completed both the Level 3 and Diploma. He was awarded the Porter & Laker Scholarship prize at Level 3 and both the Louis Jadot and Yvonne May Wine Australia Scholarship prizes at Diploma. He is an enthusiastic champion of sweet wines and is always trying to make new converts to the style.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.