Top 6 Local Cheeses
in Dorset

The Book and Bucket Cheese Company is a cheese producer located in Dorset, England. The company specializes in crafting artisan cheeses using locally sourced milk.

Their product range includes both traditional and innovative cheeses, such as their award-winning Halloumi-style cheese, named "Elliot," which leverages the rich flavors of local cow's milk.Expand

Hollis Mead Organic Dairy is an organic dairy farm located in Dorset, England. The farm practices sustainable farming methods and is committed to producing high-quality, organic dairy products.

Their offerings include organic milk, which is sold in glass bottles to reduce plastic waste.Expand

Woodlands Dairy is located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, and specializes in producing organic dairy products. It focuses on using sheep's milk to create a range of cheeses and yogurt.

The production methods at Woodlands Dairy emphasize environmental sustainability and animal welfare.Expand

Bv Dairy is a cheese producer based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Established in 1958, this family-owned business specializes in the production of soft cheeses and cultured dairy products.

The company sources milk from local farms within a 25-mile radius to ensure freshness and quality. Bv Dairy is also committed to environmental sustainability, investing in renewable energy sources and waste reduction practices to minimize its carbon footprint.Expand

Dorset White is an English cheese produced in Dorset, hence the name. Underneath its white rind, the cheese hides a creamy and firm texture of the body with a strong aroma and tangy flavors. The cheese is shaped into a small, thick log and it is made with cow's milk. Its shape helps to retain a center that is slightly firmer than the paste under the rind.Expand

Cranborne is an English camembert-style cheese originating from Dorset, where it's produced by Chalke Valley Cheese Ltd. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk. Underneath its bloomy rind, the texture is creamy and buttery. The aromas are mushroomy and the flavors are creamy. It's recommended to serve Cranborne on a cheese board, accompanied by fresh crusty bread and pieces of garlic.Expand

Loosely based on Livarot, Little Colonel is a British cheese hailing from Dorset, where it's made by James's Cheese. This semi-soft cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it's usually left to age from 6 to 8 weeks before consumption. Underneath its brine-washed rind, the texture is supple and smooth. The aromas are pungent, while the flavors are spicy and complex. Expand

Coastal Cheddar is an English cheese hailing from Dorset. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it's aged for 15 months. This rindless Cheddar has a crumbly and crunchy texture, a result of the calcium lactate crystals that occur during the maturation period. The aroma is nutty, while the flavors are sweet. It's recommended to pair Coastal Cheddar with local ciders.Expand

Tilly Whim is an English cheese produced in Dorset by Chalke Valley. The cheese is made from raw cow's milk and has a natural rind. Its texture is smooth and open, while the flavors are earthy. Tilly Whim is named after the caves in Dorset, and it's left to age for around 6-10 weeks. During the maturation period, the rind seeps its distinct flavors into the paste underneath. The cheese has won numerous awards, among them a gold medal at World Cheese Awards 2014.Expand

Made from a traditional recipe and using unique skills, Dorset Blue Vinny is made from high quality milk in Dorset, firm in texture and piquant and peppery mild to strong in flavor. It contains irregular blue or green veining in the interior and a dry, moldy brown coat on the exterior. Texture is crumbly due to the lower fat content and it ages for twelve to eighteen months before consumption. It goes really well with eggs, for example in frittatas, or crumbled in scones. As for beverages, try pairing it with a red wine or port.Expand