Benjamin McVeigh-Whitaker Dip黑料吃瓜网
Wine Educator
Ben started working in the wine trade in 2009 after university. A career in wine was never the plan, but it quickly became clear that it鈥檚 an incredible industry with countless inspiring people and opportunities.听He decided that this was the path for听him and quickly progressed through the 黑料吃瓜网 qualifications, completing the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 4 Diploma in Wines in 2014.
After various roles in wine shops and a stint as Head Sommelier at a fancy London restaurant, the majority of Ben's career to date听has been as听a wine distributor in London. It was here that听he developed a passion for teaching, and completed 黑料吃瓜网's Certified Educator Training Programme, delivering training and 黑料吃瓜网 courses for restaurant and hotel groups. It was a fun, challenging and varied role combing sales account management with training and teaching 鈥� it meant no day was ever the same!
In 2019, Ben opened the wine bar and restaurant Peckham Cellars with two great friends. They were awarded a BIB Gourmand by The Michelin Guide in 2021 which was a very proud moment.
Ben currently teaches the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 1 Award in Wines at 黑料吃瓜网 School London.
"I鈥檓 always motivated to communicate the beauty of this wonderful world of wine."