{"title":"Classes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"private-events-with-st-james-cheese-company","title":"Private Events with St. James Cheese Company","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom bespoke catering for a wedding to reserved happy hours to private offsite events, we can do it all. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer cheese and charcuterie spreads, private wine and cheese tastings, happy hours, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and more. You can come to us, or we can come to you. We have two beautiful store locations in New Orleans, a full catering menu, and professionally trained staff to suit your needs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate events cannot be purchased or order on our website. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor inquiries or to book a private event, please contact Joelle at (504) 899-4737 or joelle@stjamescheese.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stjamescheese.com\/blogs\/private-events\" title=\"PRIVATE EVENT PAGE\"\u003ePRIVATE EVENT PAGE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. James Cheese Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45004265390323,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/6965\/files\/181118-julie-verlinden-photography-2444_cc8a94d0-b64e-4ddc-bc4c-ff9df8af0662.jpg?v=1710952326"},{"product_id":"basque-ing-in-the-sun","title":"WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 - Basque-ing in the Sun","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basque regions of France and Spain are home to the unique and ancient culture of the Basque people.   Straddling the western Pyrenees mountains, the Basque region includes territories in both southern France and northern Spain along the Bay of Biscay.  Since at least the Iron Age the Basque people have lived in this region caring for the land and raising sheep and goats.   We will be tasting through 5 cheeses from the Basque region with wines to pair with them.   Join us in celebrating the unique cheeses and cultural traditions of the Basque regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLASS DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday August 26th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$70 (tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt James Cheese Company \u003cstrong\u003eDowntown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w8qArf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 641 Tchoupitoulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e7 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEESE SCHOOL POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTickets Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have a pre-paid ticket to attend cheese class.  We do not accept last minute additions and walk-ins, as we plan seating and food and beverage amounts according to our reservation numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHave a request? Leave us a note!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want everyone to have an enjoyable time at class! If there are accommodations that we need to know about (allergies, dietary requirements, would like to sit with another booked table) please \u003cstrong\u003ealert us in the notes section\u003c\/strong\u003e of your ticket purchase,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor email us at justinj@stjamescheese.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCancellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a 2- hour cancellation policy for reservations to receive a refund. We will not issue refunds or credits for ticket purchases for no shows to the classes. Please email justinj@stjamescheese.com with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. James Cheese Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49837313392883,"sku":"323658","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/6965\/files\/August2026Postersbasque.png?v=1783711052"},{"product_id":"athletic-and-cheese","title":"The Dry Run: A Non-Alcoholic Beer \u0026 Cheese Class with Athletic Brewing (Pass Christian)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who abstain from alcohol and those who need a lil break from the booze after a long, hot summer, this class is for you! Our friends at Athletic Brewing, who specialize in amazing non-alcoholic beers in a variety of styles, are coming in to help us pair their beers with some amazing cheeses! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis class will feature a flight of 5 cheeses with a non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing beer for each one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLASS DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday, September 16 th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$65 (tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt James Cheese Company \u003cstrong\u003ePass Christian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w8qArf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 W. 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If there are accommodations that we need to know about (allergies, dietary requirements, would like to sit with another booked table) please \u003cstrong\u003ealert us in the notes section\u003c\/strong\u003e of your ticket purchase,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor email us at justinj@stjamescheese.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCancellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a 2- hour cancellation policy for reservations to receive a refund. We will not issue refunds or credits for ticket purchases for no shows to the classes. Please email justinj@stjamescheese.com with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. James Cheese Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49980228796659,"sku":"SV-00002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/6965\/files\/CopyofAthleticClassFlyer_1.png?v=1789064504"},{"product_id":"women-in-cheese","title":"WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 (PASS CHRISTIAN)  Women, Cheese and the History of Cheesemaking","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Jess at \u003cstrong\u003ethe Pass \u003c\/strong\u003ein an exploration of the relationship between women, cheesemaking and agriculture throughout history with special guest Erin from Blueberry Hollow Farms. You will taste a selection of cheeses produced by women owned creameries and delve into their pioneering efforts in cheesemaking. We'll also dig into the relationships that shape cheese over time, taste and how you can currently best support our Mississippi farm to table community!   Alcohol is not included in the class ticket but can be purchased by the glass or bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLASS DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday August 26th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$65 (tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt James Cheese Company \u003cstrong\u003ePass Christian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w8qArf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 W. Scenic Drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e6 PM - 7:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEESE SCHOOL POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTickets Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have a pre-paid ticket to attend cheese class.  We do not accept last minute additions and walk-ins, as we plan seating and food and beverage amounts according to our reservation numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHave a request? Leave us a note!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want everyone to have an enjoyable time at class! If there are accommodations that we need to know about (allergies, dietary requirements, would like to sit with another booked table) please \u003cstrong\u003ealert us in the notes section\u003c\/strong\u003e of your ticket purchase,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor email us at justinj@stjamescheese.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCancellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a 2- hour cancellation policy for reservations to receive a refund. We will not issue refunds or credits for ticket purchases for no shows to the classes. Please email justinj@stjamescheese.com with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. James Cheese Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49980618047731,"sku":"323658","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/6965\/files\/CopyofPASSCLASS8-26_1.png?v=1787071018"},{"product_id":"wednesday-september-16-every-day-im-cheddaring","title":"WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 - Every Day I'm Cheddaring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Cheddaring and how does it affect the final cheese.  We will be discussing this unique technique and tasting through 5 cheeses that utilize the technique, only one of them a true cheddar.  Paired with wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLASS DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday September 16th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$70 (tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt James Cheese Company \u003cstrong\u003eUptown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w8qArf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5004 Prytania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e7 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEESE SCHOOL POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTickets Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have a pre-paid ticket to attend cheese class.  We do not accept last minute additions and walk-ins, as we plan seating and food and beverage amounts according to our reservation numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHave a request? Leave us a note!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want everyone to have an enjoyable time at class! If there are accommodations that we need to know about (allergies, dietary requirements, would like to sit with another booked table) please \u003cstrong\u003ealert us in the notes section\u003c\/strong\u003e of your ticket purchase,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor email us at justinj@stjamescheese.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCancellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a 2- hour cancellation policy for reservations to receive a refund. We will not issue refunds or credits for ticket purchases for no shows to the classes. Please email justinj@stjamescheese.com with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. James Cheese Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50262979051763,"sku":"323658","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/6965\/files\/2_09c85871-f3b7-41b8-8046-c1bb76fa41ac.png?v=1786475680"},{"product_id":"wednesday-september-23-orange-you-glad","title":"WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23 - Orange You Glad","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a cheese orange?  Come and find out as we discuss additives, aging, washes and other techniques that can lend an orange hue to cheddars, goudas, stinkers and more.  We will be tasting 5 orange cheese and pairing them with orange wines, also known as skin-contact wines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLASS DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday September 23th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$70 (tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt James Cheese Company \u003cstrong\u003eUptown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w8qArf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5004 Prytania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e7 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEESE SCHOOL POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTickets Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have a pre-paid ticket to attend cheese class.  We do not accept last minute additions and walk-ins, as we plan seating and food and beverage amounts according to our reservation numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHave a request? 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Please email justinj@stjamescheese.com with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. James Cheese Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50262996386035,"sku":"323658","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/6965\/files\/3_21ac06a5-6229-4dbc-ad51-ab23a7a25e43.png?v=1786475824"},{"product_id":"wednesday-september-23-orange-you-glad-copy","title":"WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - Rind Your Own Business","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver wondered if you should eat the rind of a particular cheese, why stinky cheeses are pinkish or how a rind forms during aging?  This class will answer all the questions you have about rinds.  We will get deeply nerdy about microbial succession, learn about the various molds that form on your cheese both in aging and in your fridge, and expand your palette of rindy goodness.  This class does not include alcohol, but it may be purchased during class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eLASS DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday September 23th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$60 (tax included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt James Cheese Company \u003cstrong\u003eUptown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w8qArf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5004 Prytania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e7 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEESE SCHOOL POLICIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTickets Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must have a pre-paid ticket to attend cheese class.  We do not accept last minute additions and walk-ins, as we plan seating and food and beverage amounts according to our reservation numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHave a request? Leave us a note!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want everyone to have an enjoyable time at class! If there are accommodations that we need to know about (allergies, dietary requirements, would like to sit with another booked table) please \u003cstrong\u003ealert us in the notes section\u003c\/strong\u003e of your ticket purchase,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor email us at justinj@stjamescheese.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCancellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a 2- hour cancellation policy for reservations to receive a refund. We will not issue refunds or credits for ticket purchases for no shows to the classes. 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