The
Will Studd
Story.

Will Studd is an international cheese specialist, who has been working with specialist cheese for over five decades. During that time, he has traveled extensively in his quest to seek out the world’s most delicious and fascinating cheeses, made by the most talented and expert cheesemakers.

After establishing several delicatessens in central London in the 1970s, will migrated to Australia, where he has worked tirelessly to promote a greater understanding of what good cheese is all about, as well as championing the cause of traditional cheeses made from raw milk.

Will is the author of two comprehensive cheese books, including Chalk and Cheese, which won ‘World’s Best Cheese Book’ at the Gourmand Awards in Paris. He is also executive producer and presenter of Cheese Slices a unique television show about the world of artisanal cheese filmed over 20 years and in 22 countries. The show has been enjoyed by millions of viewers worldwide, and it has become an important reference for cheese lovers and cheese professionals.

Throughout his career, Will has been recognized internationally for his achievements and contributions to the world of specialty food. His awards include the prestigious title of ‘Officier’ of the Ordre National du Mérite Agricole, and ‘Ambassadeur’ of the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers.

Selected by Will Studd

Will created the ‘Will Studd Selected’ range in 2000, aiming to hand-select the highest quality cheeses and share them so that others can experience and savour the world’s finest benchmark cheeses. The philosophy behind the range is simple- provenance, texture, flavour and aroma.  Two of Will’s children Sam and Ellie, joined the family business 10 years ago, and go by the name ‘The Studd Siblings’. They hand-select the cheese for the range alongside Will and are passionate about celebrating traditional cheese-making methods.  They work directly with talented cheese producers and affineurs, many of which are small family-run dairies. As a family, they aim to maintain this legacy across generations.

The Studds hand-select premium artisan cheeses that are the ‘best in class’. With their expertise and selection, they aim to give you, the customer confidence to select, share and enjoy quality cheese.