Based in his hometown of Stockport, Cheshire, Harrison opened Stockport Provisions in July 2025 after a career in food and wine that spanned both professional kitchens and sommelier roles.

Harrison worked at a number of highly regarded restaurants and food businesses, including Flawd, Higher Ground, Where The Light Gets In and The Old Coastguard. These experiences, many of which achieved national and international recognition, gave him a strong appreciation for produce and the people behind it. It was during his time at Flawd, a leading wine bar in the North, that he developed a particular passion for cheese.

The opportunity to reopen an old cheese shop in Stockport Market presented Harrison with the chance to establish his own business in his hometown, bringing together his experience in food, wine (Harrison holds WSET Level 3 in Wines) and hospitality. His ambition is to develop Stockport Provisions into a respected cheesemonger with a stronger focus on affinage, building on the foundations of the business and its connection to the local community.

Career highlight: Opening his own cheesemongers in his hometown

Favourite aspect of the job: Being a storyteller and connecting people with their food and the makers behind it

Most frequently asked question: “How do you choose what cheeses to sell?”

Career aspiration: To develop Stockport Provisions into a respected cheesemonger with a greater focus on affinage

Cheese hero: Jonathan Pearcey, The Crafty Cheese Man, whose passion helped inspire Manchester’s appreciation of great cheese and who has been an important mentor and sounding board for Harrison