Join us for an exclusive Thanksgiving masterclass at Wedgewood Cheese Bar featuring Sheri Castle — celebrated Southern cookbook author, TV host, and culinary legend — alongside Greg Pfaender of Authentique Vin and Wedgewood’s expert cheese & wine team.

Over three rich hours, you’ll explore how to elevate your holiday feast with exceptional cheeses, butter, and wine, leaving you inspired and ready to cook with confidence and joy.

And every guest will leave with a signed copy of the Wedgewood Holiday Guide — a keepsake filled with recipes, wine notes, and entertaining tips from Sheri, Greg, and the Wedgewood team.

What You’ll Experience

A Toast to the Season (6pm - 6:30pm)

Arrive early, sip a festive spritz, and mingle with Sheri, Greg, and your fellow guests. A celebratory welcome before diving into the secrets of holiday entertaining..

Setting the Table: The Perfect Cheese Board (6:30pm - 7:15pm)

Sheri and Stevie guide you through building a board that sets the tone for your feast — from classic crowd-pleasers to bold wild cards. Learn how to pair cheese, charcuterie, and accoutrements to wow your guests from the very first bite.

Thanksgiving Sides, Transformed (7:15-8:15pm)

Michelle and Sheri reveal the subtle upgrades that make holiday classics sing, think: cultured butter that lifts mashed potatoes, cultured butters that take green beans and stuffing to new heights, and artisan cheeses that makes mac & cheese unforgettable.

The Wine Playbook (8:15pm - 9pm)

Greg of Authentique Vin pours three versatile wines to carry you seamlessly from cheese plate to turkey to dessert, while Sheri shares easy, crowd-friendly pairing strategies. Love what you taste? Full glass pours, bottles and holiday gift boxes will be available for purchase.

Ticket Options

VIP: Sheri’s Table (Cheese Bar Seats, 14 available) — $165

Reserved bar seating with the best views
Priority access for Q&A
Personalized, signed Wedgewood Holiday Guide

Main Table Seating (High-Top Tables, 10 available) — $150

Cozy, high top seating
Full masterclass & tastings
Signed Wedgewood Holiday Guide

About Your Hosts

Sheri Castle is a Chapel Hill–based cookbook author, essayist, and host of The Key Ingredient on PBS NC. Her recipes and stories have been featured in Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Bon Appétit, The New York Times, and more. Widely recognized as one of the South’s most beloved culinary voices, Sheri is known for her warmth, wit, and unforgettable recipes.

Greg Pfaender of Authentique Vin imports artisanal wines with deep terroir and heritage, curating selections from France’s most authentic producers for North Carolina’s wine lovers.

Wedgewood Cheese Bar is Carrboro’s home for world-class cheese, curated wine, and joyful food experiences.

Thanksgiving Master Class with Sheri Castle