Bespoke private cheese cellar design
A cheese cellar designed for your home
Your cheese cellar should suit your space, your tastes and the way you entertain. I help create private cheese cellars within existing rooms, renovation projects and new builds. A nearby wine cellar can be part of the project, without replacing the conditions needed for cheese maturation.
From the first visit to commissioning
We begin with your location, favourite cheeses and desired capacity. I then assess the conditions on site for storing and maturing them. I prepare the study and quotation, bring together the appropriate craftspeople and coordinate their work through to commissioning.
Optional ongoing cheese care
After installation, you can choose support with cheese selection and care. This is a paid package, separate from cellar creation. Its scope, visit frequency and price are set out in a separate quotation, based on your location and needs.
Your personal cheesemonger and affineur
A fourth-generation cheesemonger, Maître Artisan (master craftsperson) and trained in affinage at Mons, I bring my experience at Fromagerie Bellon in Aubagne to your project. I work in Provence, on the French Riviera and internationally by appointment.
Preparing our first conversation
Tell me the location, available space, whether you have a wine cellar, your expected timeline and your ideas. Architects, concierges and property managers are welcome to enquire on behalf of their clients.
Your questions
What kind of space can accommodate a cheese cellar?
An existing room, a basement space or an area planned within a new build can be considered. There is no standard size: dimensions, access, possible equipment and your chosen cheeses determine feasibility. Photos and a floor plan help prepare the site visit.
Can a wine cellar be used?
A nearby wine cellar can complement entertaining, but cheese has its own requirements. Temperature, humidity, airflow and layout are assessed for the selection you have in mind. The study determines whether a separate space is needed.
Who carries out the work?
I plan the project from a cheese-maturing perspective and coordinate the craftspeople needed to build it. If an architect or project manager is already working on your property, we agree on each person’s role.
Is ongoing care included in the cellar design?
No. Ongoing cheese care is an optional paid package with a separate quotation. We agree on the care provided, visit frequency and arrangements according to your location.
How do I request a quotation?
Share the town and country, available space, expected timeline and the cheeses you enjoy. We discuss your requirements before the study and quotation; the budget depends on the space, equipment and agreed design.