Our cheese

Ethos

British farmhouse cheesemaking was once the pride of the countryside, but by the end of World War Two, it had nearly disappeared—falling from over 3,500 makers to fewer than 100 due to rationing, government control, and bland supermarket cheese.

In the last 30 years, British cheese has made a remarkable comeback, led by artisan producers, passionate cheesemongers, and restaurants like The Cheese Bar. We're proud to champion independent makers and keep this tradition alive.

Our Commitments

Produce

We champion British cheese! Working directly with small scale cheesemakers, family-run dairies, and independent farms across the UK to bring the best of British terroir to every plate. From raw milk to bloomy rinds, we only serve produce that reflects quality, seasonality, and a deep respect for craftmanship—no shortcuts, no compromise.

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People

Behind every great cheese is a passionate producer. We build strong, respectful relationships with British cheesemakers who share our values and obsession with quality. By paying fair prices and working collaboratively, we help sustain the people and skills behind Britain’s rich cheesemaking heritage and the UK's rural economy.

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Place

We want our restaurants to be spaces where people gather not only to enjoy outstanding food, but to connect with the culture, flavor, and future of British cheesemaking. We're not just serving cheese—we're telling a story of place. Beyond our restaurant doors; we're Championing British and Irish cheese. From the rolling hills of Somerset to the rugged peaks of the Yorkshire Dales.

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The Cheese Index

Select a cheese to learn more.

Featured at:

Pick & Cheese

The Cheese Barge

Rind

The Cheese Truck

Funk

Cheese

Origin

Producer

Style / Milk Type

Young Buck

Belfast

Mike's Fancy Cheese

Blue, Unpasteurised Cows'

Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire

Lancashire

Mrs Kirkham's Ltd

Hard, Unpasteurised Cows'

Lincolnshire Poacher

Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese

Hard, Unpasteurised Cows'

Beauvale

Nottingham

Cropwell Bishop

Blue, Pasteurised Cows'

Sparkenhoe Red Leicester

Leicester

Sparkenhoe Farm

Hard, Unpasteurised Cows'

Rollright

Gloucestershire

King Stone Dairy

Washed Rind, Pasteurised Cows'

Spenwood

Berkshire

Village Maid Cheese

Hard, Thermised Ewes'

Ogleshield

Somerset

Montgomerys

Semi-hard, Unpasteurised Cows'

Cornish Gouda

Cornwall

Cornish Gouda Co.

Hard, Pasteurised Cows'

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