Teaching Talent

Claire Monk

Originally from Suffolk, Claire moved to Sheffield to study microbiology at Sheffield University.

After graduating, Claire wanted to use her degree but didn’t want to be based in a lab, so with her love for real ale (courtesy of her dad), brewing seemed like a natural choice.

Claire started with a week long placement at Kelham Island Brewery in January 2010. After a week outside in the snow cleaning casks and learning to brew, they offered her a job once she finished university. The job was to help brew at the new Welbeck Abbey Brewery which was a joint venture between Welbeck Estate and Kelham Island Brewery. Claire helped set up the brewery in 2011, and we now have over 350 customers and make up to 17,000 pints a week.

In her (limited!) spare time Claire is the treasurer of the Welbeck WI and enjoys church bell ringing.

October 2026

Beer and Cheese Tasting

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese. From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join […]

22 Oct

14:30 - 16:30

The School of Artisan Food

Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR, UK

£50.00

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January 2027

Beer and Cheese Tasting

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese. From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join […]

21 Jan

14:30 - 16:30

The School of Artisan Food

Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR, UK

£50.00

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February 2027

Beer and Cheese Tasting

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese. From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join […]

11 Feb

14:30 - 16:30

The School of Artisan Food

Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR, UK

£50.00

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April 2027

Beer and Cheese Tasting

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese. From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join […]

15 Apr

14:30 - 16:30

The School of Artisan Food

Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR, UK

£50.00

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July 2027

Beer and Cheese Tasting

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese. From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join […]

22 Jul

14:30 - 16:30

The School of Artisan Food

Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR, UK

£50.00

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August 2027

Beer and Cheese Tasting

There’s something magical about the pairing of great beer and artisan cheese. From the rich, roasted notes of a stout alongside a mature cheddar to the contrast of a crisp pale ale with a creamy blue, the right combination can elevate both beer and cheese, revealing flavours and aromas that might otherwise go unnoticed. Join […]

19 Aug

14:30 - 16:30

The School of Artisan Food

Welbeck Estate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR, UK

£50.00

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