K
erry Hiles is a professional entertainer who has dabbled in acting for stage and screen. While you may recognise her voice from radio adverts and documentaries, it is as a singer and bass player that she is most well known. What you probably don’t know is that Kerry has a secret day job … one that started, almost by accident, in 2010 … that of a cheese maker! Fast forward to the present, and her Pickme range of ricotta, paneer, quark and haloumi cheese (in five different flavours) has become popular not only among East London delis and private clients, but also as far afield as Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. However, as with all good relationships (even those with cheese) there comes a time for change … a bit of excitement, a little fling … In Kerry’s case it came in the form of an opportunity to purchase a small yogurt business. This proverbial seven year itch needed to be scratched and Kerry jumped at the chance. Maintaining her ideal to provide affordable, quality home-grown goods and also cater to the health-
