Top 10 Yorkshire Cheeses

Yorkshire Pecorino Cheese, based in Otley, is owned by Mario Olianas, an Italian-born cheesemaker who moved to Yorkshire from Sardinia. The company specializes in producing Pecorino cheese using traditional Sardinian methods combined with locally sourced sheep’s milk from Yorkshire. Their products have been awarded in various cheese competitions, emphasizing quality and artisanal techniques.Expand

Shepherds Purse Cheeses, based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, specializes in making a variety of artisan cheeses, including the award-winning blue cheese, Harrogate Blue, and the sheep milk cheese, Yorkshire Pecorino. The company was established in 1989 by Judy Bell and is known for using cow's milk, sheep's milk, and water buffalo milk. Their products are available across various retail outlets and are used by chefs throughout the UK.Expand

Wensleydale Creamery, located in England, specializes in producing the traditional Wensleydale cheese. This creamery is noted for its heritage dating back to the 12th century, originally established by Cistercian monks. It focuses on crafting cheeses that are PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) accredited, ensuring Wensleydale cheese is made exclusively in and around the town of Hawes in Wensleydale. The Creamery plays a crucial economic role in the region, supporting local farming by sourcing milk from over 40 farms.Expand

St Helen's Farm, based in York, specializes in producing goat milk products including milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream. They focus on using goats' milk as a digestible alternative to cow's milk, catering to customers with specific dairy preferences. The farm prides itself on its comprehensive approach to animal welfare and sustainability in farming practices.Expand

Longley Farm is a dairy farm and cheese producer located in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England. Established in 1948 by brothers Edgar and Joseph Dickinson, the farm specializes in producing a variety of dairy products including cottage cheese, yogurt, and cream. Longley Farm is known for its focus on quality and maintaining high welfare standards for its herd without the use of artificial additives or GMOs in their products.Expand

Dairygold Food Ingredients (UK) is a subsidiary of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited, an Irish agricultural dairy cooperative. The UK branch focuses on the production and distribution of dairy products and cheeses tailored to the needs of the food industry, from the retail sector to food service and food manufacturing. Special emphasis is placed on using high-quality milk from cooperative members, ensuring the production of a variety of cheeses and other dairy derivatives. Operations are specifically designed to meet the diverse demands of both regional and international markets, adapting to various dietary and processing requirements.Expand

Yorkshire Dama Cheese is a cheese producer based in England, specifically established in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. The company was founded by Razan Alsous, a Syrian immigrant, who started the business in 2014. Yorkshire Dama Cheese is known for producing a variety of cheeses, including their award-winning halloumi cheese. The company sources its cow's milk locally to maintain freshness and supports sustainable practices.Expand

Ribblesdale Cheese Co, located in Hawes, specializes in producing goat cheese. This cheese company is known for its handmade cheeses using traditional methods. They provide a variety of goat cheeses, which include both hard and soft cheese options.Expand

The Swaledale Cheese Company Ltd., based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, specializes in producing Swaledale cheese, a traditional British cheese. The company was originally established in 1987, continuing the revival of an ancient recipe that had stopped production in the 1950s. Their cheeses are made using milk from local cows and sheep, focusing on traditional methods to create both cow's milk and sheep's milk varieties of Swaledale cheese. They also offer a range of other cheese types and have won awards for their products at national cheese competitions.Expand

Yorkshire Wensleydale is a cylindrical or block-shaped cheese made with raw or pasteurized cow's milk. It can be sold as young cheese when it's 2 weeks old or it can mature for up to 12 months. The texture is firm, yet crumbly, the color white to pale yellow, and the flavor slightly acidic, pleasant, mellow, and honey-like, which gets stronger as the cheese ages. Yorkshire Wensleydale is creamier and sweeter than the standard Wensleydale cheese. It may come in a few varieties - combined with cranberries, apricots, ginger, pineapple, garlic, or chives. The cheese is often used in quiches, biscuits, tarts, in risottos, or in soups.Expand

Blue Wensleydale is an English cheese hailing from the town of Hawes. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and it was invented in the late 19th century by Thomas Nuttall. Underneath its cloth-wrapped rind, the texture is dense and hard, with blue veining dispersed throughout the paste. The aromas are rich, while the flavors are mellow, creamy, acidic, and salty, with savory and slightly sharp notes. The cheese is usually left to mature for 6 months before consumption. It's recommended to pair it with light red wines and use it in pear and walnut salad or serve it with prosciutto.Expand

Yorkshire Blue is a traditional blue cheese produced in North Yorkshire by Shepherds Purse. This semi-soft cheese is made from Yorkshire cow's milk and ages for 8 weeks. Underneath the natural rind, the texture is creamy and spreadable, with blue veining throughout the body. The aromas are strong, while the flavors are mild, buttery, creamy, and sweet. It's recommended to use Yorkshire Blue in soups, sauces, and a variety of baked dishes.Expand

This crumbly textured cheese comes in cylindrical shape, is made of full fat cows milk and has a green/blue/grey mold or natural wax coating on the exterior. Inside it is moist and creamy. It's produced entirely by hand and matures in three to four weeks, and its unique characteristics are owed to the specific soil and climate conditions where the cows graze. Swaledale is especially good in making French cheese stews, in sandwiches, or with tomato chutney and celery, and it should be eaten at room temperature to fully develop its texture and flavor.Expand

Abbot's Gold is a traditional Cheddar-style cheese produced in North Yorkshire. The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk and sweet caramelized onions. Underneath the natural rind, the texture is creamy, firm, dense, and crumbly. The aromas are intense and onion-like, while the flavors are tangy, sweet, and mild. It's recommended to pair the cheese with a glass of Riesling or pale ale. Abbot's Gold can be used to enrich the flavors of sandwiches, steaks, and hot dogs.Expand

Olde York is an English cheese hailing from Thirsk, where it's produced by Shepherd's Purse. This fresh cheese is made from pasteurized sheep's milk. It's left to ripen from 10 to 22 days. Underneath its natural rind, the texture is supple, smooth, and easily spreadable at room temperature. The aromas are sweet, while the flavors are sweet and acidic. It's recommended to serve Olde York with baked potatoes and pair it with champagne and strawberries.Expand

Coverdale is a traditional cheese produced in North Yorkshire by Wensleydale Creamery. This hard cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a natural pale yellow rind, and underneath it the texture is firm, open, and creamy. The flavors are lemony, mild, and buttery, but can also be slightly sharp. Some say it's a bit more sour and spicy than Wensleydale cheese. It's recommended to use Coverdale as a table cheese, ideally with some cold cuts on the side.Expand

Swaledale Ewes is very similar to Swaledale cheese, but is made from sheep's milk. It is also handmade, with a semi-hard and moist texture and mild, smooth flavors. The cheese should be eaten when it's between four and six weeks old. Swaledale Ewes is best enjoyed in various cheese and vegetable based soufflés and accompanied with Champagne wine or other sparkling wines.Expand