Cheese Retailers April 2024

specialityfoodmagazine.com 19 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING TO OUR CUSTOMERS NEW AND OLD TO FIND OUTWHAT THEYWOULD LIKE TO SEE AT GEORGONZOLA – THIS HAS GIVEN US AN INSIGHT INTOWHAT OUR CUSTOMERSWANTWHEN THEY VISIT US hate to take it in the wrong direction. We have been talking to our customers new and old to find out what they would like to see at Georgonzola – this has given us an insight into what our customers want when they visit us.” George has revisited the lessons he learned during his time working in BEST-SELLING CHEESES MONTGOMERY CHEDDAR A traditional unpasteurised Cheddar from Somerset with rich nutty notes. montgomeryscheese. co.uk BARON BIGOD A creamy and mushroomy Brie-like cheese from Suffolk. fenfarmdairy.co.uk GREENFIELDS CRUMBLY LANCASHIRE A fresh and slightly acidic cheese with a crumbly texture. greenfieldsdairy.co.uk COLSTON BASSETT STILTON A rich, creamy and complex blue handmade in Nottinghamshire. colstonbassettdairy. co.uk hospitality to develop a new side to the business: “bringing tables and chairs into the shop space, with the ability to seat 12 guests happily and 15 at a squeeze.” The move has gone down well. “This gives our customers a space to enjoy some of our wares in a comfortable environment with a nice glass of something,” explains George. Two draught beer lines and two house wines have been added to the roster, with the draught beer often being available in cans so customers can enjoy it at home.