Perry's Cheese Blog
Sourcing Cheese: UK vs. Global Suppliers
Perry Wakeman
Just like the world of gastronomy, cheesemaking is an expression of culinary craftsmanship and tradition that stretches across centuries. Deciding whether to source cheese from British independent dairies or large-scale global suppliers mirrors the broader choices we face in the culinary realm—each option bearing its own impact on flavour, community, and environmental sustainability. Amidst the current recession gripping the UK, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the economic turbulence. This challenging climate makes the decision of sourcing even more critical, as every choice impacts a business's bottom line and its ability to weather these tough times. However, there is...
Premium Wholesale Cheese For Your Farm Shop
Perry Wakeman
Farm shops aren’t just places to buy bread, fruit, veg and cheese - they stand as beacons of tradition, offering a window into the soul of the countryside and its artisanal bounty. They are the embodiment of a movement towards sustainable living, British produce, and the preservation of age-old culinary crafts. Farm shops are an expanding sector in the UK, with one third of all farm shops opening in the last 10 years. It shows a desire from customers for authentic quality produce from smaller farms. Enter Rennet and Rind, your premier wholesale cheese partner bringing you the rich practice...
Supply Your Restaurant with Award-Winning Wholesale Cheese
Perry Wakeman
Gastronomy is an intense world. High standards. Time pressure. Monumental quantities of dishes prepared in any single service. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an important part of your ingredients taken care of by an experienced wholesale artisan cheese supplier with an award-winning affineur? At Rennet and Rind, we specialise in premium wholesale cheese, curated to award-winning flavours and textures to enhance your menu and enchant your patrons. However, our passion extends beyond simply providing exceptional cheese. We are devoted to supporting homegrown producers and championing the farm-to-table movement that values sustainability, community, and the preservation of artisanal cheese-making traditions....
Source the Finest Wholesale Cheeses for Your Deli with Rennet and Rind
Perry Wakeman
British artisan cheese is experiencing a remarkable renaissance, recently achieving a milestone that marks a significant shift in the global cheese industry: it has overtaken French artisan cheese production. It represents the culmination of dedication, innovation, and craftsmanship that British cheesemakers have poured into their work, bringing the UK to the forefront of the cheese world with each new imaginative creation. At Rennet and Rind, we are at the heart of this thriving industry, dedicated to sourcing and supplying the finest wholesale British artisan cheeses for your delicatessen. At Rennet and Rind, our mission is to source the pinnacle of...
The Art of Cheese Maturing, Affinage
Perry Wakeman
Reading Time: 4 Minutes In the UK, cheese affinage is a historic practice that plays a valuable role in the country's thriving artisan cheese industry. It’s a practice that requires an intimate knowledge of microbial biology and the cunningness to make subtle changes that will create drastic impacts over time, helping develop the flavour, texture, and overall quality of our cheese. As an affineur myself, I know the talent and graft required to nurture a cheese along its maturing journey. I’ve been using our Rennet and Rind maturing rooms to bring in every farmhouse cheese we sell and age them...