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Mobile cheesemongers · Niagara Wine Country

Niagara wine & artisan cheese, perfectly paired.

Cheese Tango is the patio-season cheese pop-up from The Cheesy Guys Inc. — baking, melting and plating Canadian artisan cheese to go with the wine in your glass, on the Beamsville Bench.

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Beamsville Bench · Niagara, Ontario Weekends at Malivoire · Thursdays at the Crush Pad
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It takes two

Cheese Tango is the mobile arm of The Cheesy Guys Inc., the Ontario wine-and-cheese brand on the Bench. Mark Gibson and Dr. Johanna Cornelissen pack the cheese trailer and set up where Niagara pours — winery patios, crush-pad evenings and tasting events.

Their story was featured on Spill the Wine, Episode 47 — "The Cheesy Guys Become Cheese Tango."

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Mark Gibson and Dr. Johanna Cornelissen in front of the Cheese Tango trailer at the vineyard
Mark Gibson & Dr. Johanna Cornelissen
Mark Gibson smiling in his Cheese Tango apron at the winery patio
Chief Cheese Officer & President

Mark Gibson

Mark Gibson is Chief Cheese Officer and President of The Cheesy Guys Inc. / Cheese Tango, the mobile artisanal cheese business he runs with his wife, Dr. Johanna Cornelissen, PhD. After a successful career in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, and rare-disease business leadership, he made the bold shift “from pharmaceuticals to cheese” — building a culinary brand that pairs Canadian artisanal cheeses with wines from Malivoire Wine Co.

With over three decades in biotech and rare-disease strategy — including leading the creation of a national Rare Disease Business Unit at Medison Pharma — he brings operational discipline, customer engagement expertise, and strategic planning to his entrepreneurial work. His mobile cheese unit is a weekend staple at Malivoire Winery, where he shares his passion for cheese, wine, and community.

Partner & Chief Sustainability Officer

Dr. Johanna Cornelissen

Johanna Cornelissen, PhD, MSc, MSc, is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and Niagara wine educator, blending nature-based wellbeing with the rich wine culture of the Beamsville Bench. As a transformational change coach and sustainability specialist, she draws on her academic background in organizational change and her passion for nature-connected practices, helping individuals and organizations build resilience through mindful, sensory-based immersion in the forest.

Johanna leads guided Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) retreats at Malivoire Wine Company, where she invites participants to slow down, reconnect with the forest, and restore mental clarity through evidence-based nature therapy. These retreats culminate in curated Niagara wine tastings, where she draws on her long-time role as wine educator and sustainability consultant at Malivoire to highlight terroir, winemaking philosophy, and thoughtful pairings with artisanal Canadian cheeses.

As Partner and Chief Sustainability Officer at The Cheesy Guys Inc. / Cheese Tango, Johanna champions local sourcing, environmental stewardship, and the deep connection between Ontario’s forests, vineyards, and food culture.

Perfectly paired

Cheeses from Canadian artisans matched to the Niagara wines they love — recent favourites from the pop-ups.

Grey Owl

Malivoire Patio White

Ash-ripened Québec goat cheese — snowy interior, black ash rind — made for a board and a patio pour.

L'Ancêtre Artisan Goat Cheese

King + Victoria Hanck Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

The G.O.A.T. pairing: crisp and creamy, and unapologetically Canadian.

Les Petits Vieux

Haynes Street Cabernet 2024

Nutty, savoury cheese against dark fruit, soft tannin and spice — an aged-and-poured Crush Pad night.

Fresh Curds, Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese

Weekend pop-up special

Limited-supply curds from Ontario's Gunn's Hill — when they arrive at the trailer, they go fast.

What people are saying

Five-star Google reviews from pop-up regulars, event guests and wedding parties.

I absolutely LOVE the Cheesy Guys!! A few years ago when I first stopped by I was thrilled to see they had a vegan option! And they've only gotten better over the years. Mark always has a smile and a kind word, and comes up with the most delicious cheese boards- vegan or dairy! He has even started to make a vegan option for his grilled cheese- yum!!! The cheese combined with the savory snacks and homemade jams, you can't go wrong.

Jill KirkGoogle review

Mark and his team are absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations and vision! We held a special family event with a specific theme. Not only was the board beautiful, plentiful, garnished with quality jellies, breads and nuts/fruit, but elements of our event's theme was integrated into the board, as a pleasant surprise. The planning leading up to the event was flawless and I felt I was in good hands with Mark from day one. As a wedding and event planner myself, I am beyond impressed and grateful to have met Mark and will be calling the Cheesy Guys for many events to come!

Andrea SmithGoogle review

I can not say enough words about Mark!! He has truly been wonderful right from the start of planning. I was coming to Malivoire with some very special people, my bridal party, my mom and close family and friends to celebrate and enjoy a girls' day before I got married on the Saturday. He knocked it out of the park! The charcuterie board he put together was stunning and delicious—everything homemade.. There was an amazing variety of cheeses, crackers, bread, fruits (fresh and dried), veggies, jams, and spreads. He even replenished the board throughout the event at no extra cost. The almonds were my personal favourite—they had the most amazing homemade spice blend!

Katie WilsonGoogle review

I had a wonderful time with the Cheesy Guys! Mark and Johanna were warm and welcoming, and the selection was delightful. It was such a pleasure to enjoy these delicious pairings in a beautiful setting. I can't recommend this experience enough—it's perfect for a lovely outing with friends or colleagues!

Sarra BahnaGoogle review
The BEST Grilled Cheese on a slate serving board with a side cup of JoJo's Aprihot compote
The BEST Grilled Cheese, plated with a side of JoJo's Aprihot compote.
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JoJo's Aprihot

What do you do with 30-plus kilograms of Niagara apricots? Around Cheese Tango that's a Dr. Johanna job. She cooks them down into her signature JoJo's Aprihot compote — bright fruit with a sweet-heat finish, made to sit on a grilled cheese.

Aprihot sold out fast in its first run — now she makes extra, because summer fruit season is short, but the demand isn't.

The pairing: one Aprihot-topped grilled cheese + a glass of chilled Niagara white wine. That is the move.

Where to find Cheese Tango

Cheese Tango pops up across the Bench through patio season — here is where to look.

Weekends

Malivoire Wine Co.

Fri from 1 PM through Sun till 6 PM

The home patio: full Cheese Tango menu — whipped feta, baked brie, the BEST grilled cheese and build-your-own boards — plus Malivoire wines and vineyard vibes.

Get directions @malivoire
Thursdays

The Crush Pad at King + Victoria

Thursdays, 4–7 PM

Classic Cheese Tango bites paired with King & Victoria wines — including feature nights like the G.O.A.T. pairing and aged-and-poured tastings.

Get directions @kingandvic
Selected Fridays

Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery

Event nights, 4–7 PM

Event nights in wine country — for Wending Home's special Friday events, melted Chiplette over gourmet chips meets the Small Batch series releases.

Get directions @wendinghomewine

Schedules follow patio season and vary week to week — before heading out, check the latest @cheesetango post for that day's setup.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about finding the trailer, what we do and how to reach us.

Where can I find the trailer?

Most weeks through patio season, the trailer is at Malivoire Wine Co. on weekends — Friday from 1 PM through Sunday till 6 PM — and at The Crush Pad at King + Victoria on Thursdays, 4–7 PM. Wending Home Estate Vineyards & Winery hosts Cheese Tango for selected Friday event nights, 4–7 PM.

Schedules vary week to week — check the latest @cheesetango post before heading out. See the full lineup.

Do you cater private events?

The Cheesy Guys have provided boards and spreads for private celebrations — the reviews include a themed family event and a bridal-party day at Malivoire, one of them from a professional wedding and event planner praising Mark's planning from start to finish.

Thinking about your own event? Message us — see the contact answer below for the best way to reach us.

What is on the menu?

The patio classics — Savory Whipped Feta, Ooey-Gooey Baked Brie, the BEST Grilled Cheese and Kale-Edamame Dip — carry a flat price at pop-ups, with Chiplette, raclette, fondue, build-your-own boards and take-away Canadian artisan cheeses (no HST) in the mix.

Menus shift with the season — check @cheesetango for what is on the trailer today. See the full menu.

Can I take cheese home with me?

Absolutely. The menu includes take-away Canadian artisan cheeses (no HST), so you can stock your cheese drawer on the way home from the patio.

How do I get in touch?

Send a message on Instagram — @cheesetango (or the parent brand @thecheesyguysinc) — or on Facebook. It is where we post the day's setup, so it is the best place to find us.

Follow the trailer

Menus, pop-up days and pairing reels — this is how Cheese Tango announces where it is and what is melting.