Like so many industries, cheese making has been hit hard by recent events. When restaurants and hotels closed, artisan producers were left with high-quality food that was maturing nicely but was in danger of going to waste. Thankfully, many cheese companies also sell to the public over the net, so you can selflessly support these businesses whilst selfishly enjoying some wonderful produce. Below are a few of the best online North West cheese shops offering home delivery…
A winner of Cheesemonger of the Year, this North Yorkshire-based company has a huge range on regionally produced cheeses on offer, which you can order individually or as part of a larger selection. You’ll find blue, hard, soft and smelly varieties, plus accompaniments such as pickles and preserves. There’s even a ‘club’, where you can receive a different cheese assortment every month. Delivery is free when you spend over £55 or £5.95 if you decided to spend a little less, alternatively you can pick up your orders from Littlewoods butchers in Stockport. Want to know our pick? It has to be the Save British Cheese selection which includes pitchfork cheddar, a traditional stilton and a raclette-style Oglesheild, perfect for melting.
Based in Knutsford, Cheshire’s cheese and wine specialist The Cheese Yard features seven set selections of different sizes and themes, plus the option to customise your own. To add to the gastronomic experience, they also sell fancy crackers and chutneys. More importantly, there’s also a large selection of complementary (but not complimentary) wines. And if you want to mix all of the above, there’s also gift hampers available too. Order before noon for next day delivery, with shipping setting you back around £5.95 for orders placed Tuesday – Fridays.
Chorlton Cheesemongers is an independent cheese shop that specialises in cheese produced on small farms and dairies from Britain and Ireland. Using single source milk and mostly raw ingredients, they take pride in working with farms and dairies that have exceptional land management and animal welfare standards. Visit their online shop and you’ll find a selection of crackers and chutneys, alongside cheeses ranging from goat’s, sheep’s and soft cheese to hampers and Christmas cheese boards. The store offers a click-and-collect option as well as postal courier and local delivery to homes near South Manchester.
- Words:
- A. James Simpkin
- Published on:
- Tue 3 Nov 2020
This newcomer to the scene is owned by Martin Gott, an award-winning cheesemaker. On sale are 10 handmade offerings made with milk from family-run farms. Standouts include Stichelton and upmarket takes on Lancashire and Cheshire. Its free delivery close to their home base of Altrincham but they’ll also deliver as far as the city centre for a small charge.