Cheese Retailers April 2024

As space became an issue, fate stepped in. “In 2019 a shop became available across the road and Parloumentary was born!” While Covid presented an unexpected challenge, it offered a great opportunity for the Parlourmentary team. “It was a good time for the shop as we were able to offer the local market interesting cheeses, cured meats, and local fruit and vegetables at a time when the supermarkets struggled to keep up.” Another opportunity was presented by the shop’s sister restaurant. “Teaming up we were able to offer takeawaymeals and dinner packages, which were great 36 @specialityfood W ith his longstanding love of eating cheese and charcuterie platters with friends, it was only a matter of time before James Fowler – founder of Parlourmentary – had a cheese shop to his name. The roots of the business began in his restaurant first opened in 2011, The Larder House. “As we got recognised for our cheeseboards I had the idea of setting up a small cheese table out the front of the restaurant during December,” explains James. “Each year it grew bigger and bigger, to the point it would take two hours to set up and pack down each day.” LOCATION: SOUTHBOURNE, DORSET FOUNDED: 2019 FOUNDER: JAMES FOWLER Parlourmentary Foodie Experience Next up on the To Create list is a line of Parloumentary- branded products, created by utilising the creative and culinary skill set of The Larder House’s chefs. “We want a range of condiments, crackers, p â t é s etc that you can only buy from us. We want to be the intimate place to go to create that very special table, be it at the start or end of your meal.” NEW FOR 2024 LONDON &SOUTH