Awards and affiliations
Affineur of the Year Awards
The Chiswick Cheese Market is pleased to sponsor in the Hard Cheese category of the Affineur of the Year Awards by the Academy of Cheese and Quicke’s Cheddar. The competing cheesemongers and cheesemakers age their cheese for 6 months. The annual event is open to the public as the competing affineurs de-cloth and unveil their cheddars.
The Academy of Cheese
The Academy of Cheese is dedicated to elevating cheese knowledge and appreciation for everyone, from enthusiasts to industry professionals. Established in 2013, inspired by the American Cheese Society’s Certified Cheese Professional qualification, the Academy aims to promote cheese education and careers through four levels of certification, culminating in the prestigious title of Master of Cheese. As a not-for-profit organisation, we support cheesemakers and foster a thriving cheese industry while creating a community of passionate cheese lovers. By empowering individuals and showcasing the expertise of our members, we strive to enhance respect for the craft and inspire a deeper love of cheese. We are intensely proud of our collaborations with the Academy of Cheese.
Michael Caines Academy
The Chiswick Cheese Market supports a new collaboration between the Academy of Cheese and the Michael Caines Academy. Michael Caines MBE and the Academy of Cheese have joined forces to deliver AOC Level One training to Michael Caines Academy students. This annual, day’s long course will be funded by the Chiswick Cheese Market.
The Michael Caines Academy at Exeter College aims to nurture the region’s future generation of talented restaurateurs, chefs, waiters and front-of-house staff. The Level One course introduces the hospitality trainees to artisan and quintessential cheeses, highlighting their importance in our restaurants and associated food industries.
