Abstract: A system for cheese grating that includes: a container, where the container holds grated cheese; a top-grating surface on the container; and a slotted bottom opening within the container. The container may be designed in various shapes and sizes. The system may further include a lever on the container to actuate the slotted bottom opening. Further, the present invention includes a method of grating cheese including the steps of: applying cheese across a top grating surface; accumulating grated cheese in a container below the top grating surface; and dispensing the grated cheese through a slotted opening on a bottom surface of the container. The step of dispensing may preferably include actuating a lever on the container.