Mill complex welcomes artisan cheesemonger

A French cheesemonger has opened at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds.

Metz Cheesemonger is owned by Emmanuelle Metz who has more than a decade of experience of selling cheese in both Yorkshire and France.

Her shop is at the front of the mill site in Sandsgate, an historic Edwardian mill building.

Metz said: “My new base is absolutely perfect. I couldn’t be happier here. The shop is visible from Town Street, Farsley’s main street, and I’m also part of a fantastic mill community. So I’ve got the best of both worlds.

“I want to share my passion and creativity with cheese lovers around Leeds. I very much see it as a melding of French and British culture both of which I am passionate about along with cheese, of course.

“I am already settling into Sunny Bank Mills and have arranged special cheese nights in conjunction with Amity Brew Co which is my near neighbour. I will also be having wine pairing nights in the coming year.

“That’s the joy of Sunny Bank Mills, there’s so much potential collaboration between occupiers. There’s a real spirit of togetherness here.”

William Gaunt, joint managing director of Sunny Bank Mills with his cousin John, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Emmanuelle to Sandsgate.

“She has already proven she is a talented cheesemonger with the awards she has won and I can personally vouch for the superb quality of her cheeses.”

John Gaunt added: “Metz is a tremendous addition to the diverse range of businesses we have at Sunny Bank Mills.

“From a vinyl record shop to a jeweller, from a brewery to a gin specialist, from a pizza restaurant to an interior decorator, we have a wonderful array of tenants who are all driven by the pursuit of excellence within our creative environment.

“It is especially pleasing when they work together, as Emmanuelle is doing with Amity Brew Co.”