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Discover the secrets of Afffinage!
Join us for an evening of exquisite, hand-crafted cheeses paired with fine wines to discover the ancient art of aging cheeses to perfect ripeness.
We offer unique sit down classes and informative cocktail receptions. Our sit down classes are put on with the works: sparkling wine, fondue, passed gougeres, cheesecake and, of course, Artisanal cheeses.
Our informative cocktail receptions are grandiose by nature and are sure to please.
- Private Events at The Artisanal Cheese Center
- Virtual Tour of the Artisanal Cheese Center
- Catered Events
- Events at Your Location
- Corporate Gifts
- Rental of Our World Class Facility
Private Events at The Artisanal Cheese Center
A Place to Entertain
Artisanal Premium Cheese Center's beautifully appointed Midtown Manhattan event space offers a sleek, contemporary
setting for any occasion, from cocktail receptions to business meetings, cheese and wine tastings to cooking
demonstrations, and private cheese cave tours. Located just one block from New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center,
our elegant and versatile space can be adapted to create the appropriate tone for any event with our on-premise catering
drawn from the world-renowned cuisine of Chef Terrance Brennan, the creative force behind two beloved Manhattan
restaurants: Picholine and Artisanal Fromagerie and Bistro, and his team of celebrated cheese experts. We incorporate our
passion for cheese into every occasion, giving your guests a unique hands-on exploration of the world's finest artisanal
cheeses and more.
- 1400 square foot event space featuring a reception area and adjoining main room with a state-of-the-art open kitchen
- In-house audiovisual set up with two plasma screens and Power Point system
- Round and rectangular tables, chairs, white linens, china, glassware, cutlery, kitchen utensils all provided in house
- Selection of over 200 Artisanal cheeses to enhance any event
- Fromagers/Sommeliers to lead cheese & wine tastings on- or off-site
Events at Your Location
Let us bring our expertise and our cheeses to you!
A private cheese tasting class, whether by itself or in combination with a cocktail reception or dinner can create an intriguing and unique evening for any corporate or private event.
We are delighted to send a fromager along with our cheeses, fresh from the caves, to your own home, office or event space for a special off-site tasting class or reception.
- Choose from an array of enticing class themes
- Each class or reception includes 6 at peak Artisanal cheeses, cheese descriptions & tasting notes, beverage pairing suggestions & cocktail napkins
- A tasting class is ideal for those eager to savor each pairing while sitting down to a pre-plated cheese plate and beautifully paired beverages
- A reception style cheese tasting is a great way to introduce our cheeses and elegant pairings to your guests while still maintaining a casual environment for both mingling and learning. Cheese platters are served with fresh and dried fruits, and nuts
- Our expert fromagers will guide you and your guests through each of our exquisite cheeses and beverage pairings specially selected for your event
Please contact Waldemar Albrecht for customized quotes and additional planning assistance.
Waldemar Albrecht
Cheese Center Director
walbrecht@artisanalcheese.com
212.871.3144
Catered Events
Here at Artisanal Premium Cheese we offer optional add-ons to any event done on or off premise.
- Delicious, seasonal hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
- Hearty homemade cheese fondues with crudite and other accompaniments
- Charcuterie Boards
- Sweets
The full selection can be described in more detail by contacting Waldemar Albrecht.
Corporate Gifts
Nothing says “thank you” like a unique selection of Artisanal cheeses, a gift sure to please any valued customer client. At Artisanal Premium Cheese, we can offer you a customized, original collection of expertly selected, perfectly matured, world-class Artisanal cheeses. Like fine wines, great cheeses make a deliciously thoughtful gift that measure up to the highest standards of good taste.
To enhance gift selections, baskets and Cheese-of-the-Month Club programs for you and your company, we offer customized options such as logo placement and personal gift cards. We offer guaranteed delivery to individual locations for companies who want to motivate their sales force or show their appreciation for special customers.
To find out how we can help step up your corporate and holiday gift programs needs, please contact Erin Hedley - 212.871.3153.
Rental of Our World Class Facility
Our modern event space and kitchen is an ideal setting for a private cooking demonstration and tasting. One of our professional Chefs will take you course by course on an insider's journey from preparation to presentation, right to your table. Treat yourself and your guests to the tricks of the trade while simultaneously indulging in a seasonal tasting course menu.
Our space is also available for rental by outside vendors, such as caterers or photography/video shoots for flat rate day rate.
Our 1400 square foot Event Space & Kitchen features:
- A modern reception area furnished with comfortable chairs and wooden end tables
- An adjoining main room (separated from reception by a wall of vitrine windows) that features a state of the art open kitchen and four windows along the northern wall
- In-house audiovisual set up with two plasma screens and Power Point system
- Round and rectangular tables, chairs, white linens, china, glassware, cutlery, kitchen utensils all provided in house
Please contact Waldemar Albrecht at 212.871.3144 or by email walbrecht@artisanalcheese.com, for customized quotes, site tours and additional planning assistance.
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