This is how you create your own mini Cheese Experience at home!

A small taste of a big experience

Before you start tasting and discovering, it’s good to know that a home Experience is all about exploring together, laughing and learning. You don’t need to be a cheese expert, because curiosity and good company are enough. The four steps below will help you create a cosy Gouda Cheese Experience at home that will leave you wanting more!

Step 1: Create your own tasting board

Start with three types of Gouda cheese: young, matured and aged. Cut them into small cubes and place them on a board with numbers or colors. Let everyone taste blind and guess which cheese is the oldest.

Talk about what you taste. Is the young cheese creamier? Is the aged cheese sharper and crumblier? This way you discover what aging does to flavor. Bonus tip: write down everyone’s favorite cheese and give it a nickname. Who knows — you might invent a new family cheese!

Step 2: Guess the scents like a cheese expert

Cheese doesn’t just smell like cheese. Prepare a few small scent jars with ingredients often associated with cheese: mustard, nuts, honey, herbs or even a drop of beer. Let participants smell with closed eyes and guess what it is.

Explain that smell and taste work together. Without your nose, flavors are less intense. You’ll notice immediately when eating a piece of cheese while holding your nose. Guaranteed laughter, and surprisingly educational.

Step 3: Test your knowledge with a cheese quiz

Ask a few questions to find out who the true cheese king or queen of the house is. The best option is of course our Gouda cheese quiz, where 10 questions determine who wins the coveted title. Here’s a preview of some questions:

• What is “boerenkaas” (farmhouse cheese)?
• Where does the name “Gouda cheese” come from?
• What is “handjeklap”?

Whoever scores the most correct answers may crown themselves cheese master (and as a reward, serve the next round of cheese and drinks!).

Step 4: Taste, laugh and learn

Make it a cosy moment with music, drinks and maybe a Dutch-style snack board. This gives you a small preview of what awaits you in Gouda. On our website you can read all about the Gouda Cheese Experience and discover how tasting, learning and fun come together.

Ready for more cheesy fun?

Did you enjoy your mini Experience at home? Then you’re fully prepared for the real thing. In Gouda you’ll dive deeper into the world of flavor, aroma and tradition. You’ll learn how cheese is made, how aging works and why Gouda is loved worldwide.

A home preview is great, but the experience in Gouda brings everything together. Time to turn your excitement into a visit you won’t forget. Book your tickets now and experience for yourself how flavor, scent and history unite in the heart of Gouda.

Want to start planning your visit? Check out the FAQ page about the Gouda Cheese Experience for practical information on opening hours and tickets.