ProCheese Awards 2025 in Kyiv: Ukraine’s Main Cheese Festival Returns to Mystetskyi Arsenal
On September 27-28, Kyiv will become the true capital of cheese. ProCheese Awards 2025 will take place at Mystetskyi Arsenalma festival already called the main event of the autumn for everyone who values quality products, is open to new flavors, and wants to understand how the Ukrainian gastro market is developing. This year, organizers ARDIS Group promise not just “another food fest,” but a gathering point for professionals, gourmets, restaurateurs, and everyone for whom cheese is more than just food.
Over 200 types of cheese from both Ukrainian and international producers will be available for tasting in Kyiv. Here, legendary cheeses from “cheese lands” will meet, where classics intersect with local specialties. From well-known Camemberts and Cheddars to little-known artisanal experiments soft and hard, from cow’s, goat’s, or sheep’s milk, with a huge range of ages and flavor profiles. Artisans from across the regions, as well as guests from Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, will bring cheeses that have never been sold in Ukraine before.
The cheese market, unfolding right in the Arsenal halls, will be the largest in the country where you can buy your favorite cheese or discover something new for yourself or your restaurant. A special highlight will be collections of meat delicacies and gourmet pairings with craft wines, cocktails, and local drinks.
ProCheese Is More Than Food
ProCheese Awards is also a competition where the country’s best cheeses will compete for international jury ratings, and in a separate tournament, Ukraine’s “best cheesemonger” will be chosen. Behind the scenes, there will be master classes from brand chefs, presentations from gastro experts, and even a real fashion show Cheese Couture a clothing collection inspired by cheese.
The gourmet food court will offer the cheesiest dishes from renowned Kyiv restaurants, food projects, and gastro enthusiasts. In the bar zones craft wines, ciders, cocktails, and for children, a large area with entertainment and educational activities.
An Atmosphere You Can’t Fake
The evening program features a concert by KADNAY, a fashion show, live presentations, and a cultural gathering where gourmets, restaurateurs, and cheese producers seamlessly transition from tastings to discussions about the market’s future. This is a rare case when cheese is not just an ingredient, but a cultural symbol, a source of inspiration, and a platform for dialogue among those shaping modern Ukrainian gastronomy.
Who Is This Festival For?
For everyone in the dairy industry, HoReCa, retail this is a chance to feel the market’s pulse, see what’s trending, exchange experiences, and find suppliers or partners. For true gourmets, it’s an event that opens up new flavors and gives a unique chance to talk to the best cheesemakers, taste new products, and understand where Ukraine’s cheese world is headed.
ProCheese Awards 2025 is about bold ideas, about people who make cheese with soul, and about the energy that is transforming Ukraine’s food culture today.
See you at Mystetskyi Arsenal on September 27-28. Cheese is more than just food. It’s a lifestyle.
Tickets and the full program are available at the official website: fest.procheese.ua
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