Cheese Riot in the news:

Sheffield food business wins national innovation award

Bringing hospitality-inspired food experiences into homes, workplaces and celebrations

Sheffield-based Cheese Riot has been named Food Innovation Product of the Year 2026 by Business Awards UK.

Founded by hospitality professional Hayley Rage, Cheese Riot combines exceptional artisan cheese and independent drinks with producer stories, tasting guidance, music and plenty of joyful chaos.

What began as a new business during Hayley’s maternity leave has grown into an award-winning food and hospitality brand, creating pairing boxes, corporate experiences, wedding food and events that bring people together around brilliant independent produce.

“We’re not building another subscription box. We’re building a platform that champions independent producers and helps people rediscover the joy of gathering around great food.”

— Hayley Rage, founder of Cheese Riot