Cheesemonger Ferro

Academy of Cheese Training Partner & Head Cheesemonger at The Courtyard Dairy, with a passion for Affinage.

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Cheese Care Specialist & Affineur

Simon Ferro has been working in cheese since 2015 and has worked his way up at the Courtyard Dairy in Austwick, North Yorkshire, to become Shop Manager & Head Cheesemonger. Aspects of his role he really enjoys are cheese care and affinage, as well as driving and encouraging the team to be passionate about cheese and giving first class customer service.

Simon has judged at the World Cheese Awards, British Cheese Awards, Artisan Cheese Awards & Virtual Cheese Awards. His passion for food and drink isn't limited to cheese; he has previously been a chef (private for high court judges & worked at one of the leading hotels of the world in Cyprus), wine merchant, barista and been Company Director of his own small food business.

At A Glance

Academy of Cheese Training Partner

Simon offers the only in-person Level One and Two Certification Courses in the North West of England

Iconic Venue

Classes held at the iconic cheese destination, The Courtyard Dairy in Austwick, which, as well as it's classic range of artisan cheeses, has an on-site cheese museum, restaurant and cheesemaking rooms.

Specialist in Affinage

Regular competitor at Affineur of the Year Awards with innovative affinage techniques

Continuous Cheese Education

Cheesemonger Ferro is one of just a few Training Partners that run both Level One and Two Certification courses.

Gift Vouchers Available

For all courses, enquire with Training Partner

Academy Accredited Courses

Cheesemonger Ferro's unique Academy of Cheese accredited courses.

Cheesemonger Ferro | Level 1 at The Courtyard Dairy

£220

Cheesemonger Ferro: Level 2 Certification at The Courtyard Dairy

£650

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Testimonials

What people are saying about Simon's courses

Simon was able to explain, articulate and provide extensive knowledge on a wide variety of cheeses, why they taste, look and feel like they do, all this with an easygoing and simple delivery. The venue at the courtyard dairy was also brilliant and the team were so accommodating. Thanks Simon!

Matthew Lloyd

Cheesemaker

The Rennet Works