Cheddar

Stokes Point Smoked Cheddar

The origin of the name cheddar comes from 'cheddaring', a cheese making method that originated in Somerset, England which refers to the way curds are managed during production.

Cheddar is a close textured cheese which, depending on its age, has a delicate to rich flavour
Cheddar can be waxed, cloth wrapped, smoked or flavoured
The many flavour variations of cheddar reflect different cheese making methods and the length of maturation
Aged cheddar crumbles in the mouth whereas mild cheddar will slice well for use in sandwiches

Our cheddar cheese varieties come with different textures and flavours including smoked, savoury and sweet which are available in our cheese shop.