Wow, time really does fly – it’s hard to believe that eleven years have passed since we first opened our doors in Chapel Allerton. It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming our first customers and introducing our love for cheese to the neighbourhood!
Think back to that day eleven years ago, when we launched our little cheese shop in what’s now Wayward Wine Shop & Bar. We strategically opened during the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival – a bold move, considering we were absolute beginners in the world of cheesemongering!
Fast forward nearly four years, and we relocated just around the corner to our current spot on Harrogate Road. Since then, we’ve experienced it all – power cuts, floods, pandemics, you name it. Through it all, we’ve hosted countless events, collaborated with fantastic local businesses, and kept the cheese flowing by sending out thousands of orders during lockdown.
Being part of the Chapel Allerton community has been nothing short of amazing. We’ve loved watching the area grow into a vibrant shopping hub, surrounded by other fantastic independent businesses. The support from our neighbours and customers has been incredible, and we’re so grateful to be part of this thriving community.
Along the way, we’ve picked up some shiny awards too! We were honoured as the Best Cheese Retailer in 2018, and in 2023 we’re celebrated wins at the Farm Shop & Deli Show Awards, and the Academy of Cheese Affineur of the Year competition, where we took home the People’s Choice title.
To mark our 11th anniversary, we’re treating you all to 11% off everything in-store and online this week. For online orders, simply use the code 11YEARS at checkout to enjoy your discount.
As we look ahead, we’re brimming with excitement for what the coming year will bring. Stay tuned for plenty of new events and exciting announcements coming your way!