Cooking school · Philadelphia
BYOB cheese tasting and pairing classes in South Philly, run by a veteran cheesemonger
Birthdays & groups
Birthdays and private parties
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
Beginners
No experience needed
Philly Cheese School teaches cheese, not cooking. Classes cover how to serve, pair and enjoy cheese, and they take place in a classroom at 701 S 9th St in South Philadelphia or online over Zoom. Founder Julia Fox-Birnbaum has worked in the cheese industry since 2014. She was head buyer and manager for one of the largest cheese counters on the East Coast, and she has trained under experienced cheesemongers.
Public evenings run on a seasonal calendar. Recent dates include Trick or Cheese, a Halloween candy and cheese pairing, a wine and cheese class with Pray Tell Wines, and Cheese Basics. Classes are BYOB and open to adults 21 and over. The school holds a 4.8 Google rating from 90 reviews.
Private classes suit birthdays, team building and family gatherings. In-person Cheese Basics runs 1 hour 30 minutes at $90 per guest. You can also rent the classroom as an event venue.
Written from Philly Cheese School’s own site and class listings, October 2026. How we write these
Read from their own listings and checked weekly. Prices are per person.
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Yes. Classes are BYOB. They are open only to guests 21 and over.
At the PCS Classroom, 701 S 9th St in South Philadelphia, or online through Zoom.
In-person Cheese Basics is $90 per guest for 1 hour 30 minutes. The online version is $170 for one hour.
Cancel more than 14 days before the event and your 50% deposit is refunded. Inside 14 days, the deposit is non-refundable.
Evening parking in the neighborhood is tough. Public transportation is recommended for events after 4pm.
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