Neal'S Yard Dairy
About Neal'S Yard Dairy
We select, mature and sell farmhouse cheese from the UK and Ireland. We work with about 40 cheesemakers.
Neal'S Yard Dairy Description
We select, mature and sell farmhouse cheese from the UK and Ireland. We work with about 40 cheesemakers. We visit them regularly to taste their cheese with them and select the batches we want to mature and sell.
Amongst the cheeses we select there is a great deal of variability. Cheese can change hugely, depending on how it is treated. We have a range of temperature and humidity controlled maturation facilities at our warehouse in London, run by a team who are dedicated to ensuring that we sell our cheese at its best. As the cheese is maturing we continue to taste through the stock to ensure we are aware of how it is developing over time.
The essence of what we do has changed very little since our founding director Randolph Hodgson began seeking out farmhouse cheesemakers to supply our first shop in the early 1980’s. We believe that the time and energy we invest in understanding cheesemaking, selection and maturation gives us the necessary experience to source much of the best cheese available in the UK and Ireland.
Reviews
In today’s blog our Managing Director David Lockwood pays tribute to our colleague and friend Mary Holbrook. http://ow.ly/yPzb30nQ6e8
Montgomery's Cheddar: rich, brothy and savoury, is truly a classic. Two or three members of our team visit the farm every month in order to taste each batch and select the ones that we want to sell. Watch our 2017 film from the farm here: http://ow.ly/Brzm30nNvNZ
It's Cheddar Month at Neal's Yard Dairy. Our clothbound, farmhouse Cheddars come from across England, Scotland and Wales. Here we appreciate the beauty and deliciousness of our full range. Which is your favourite?
Pitchfork, our newest Cheddar, is now on our shop slates for a limited time. It's delicious; in the words of one regular customer, "a good, old-fashioned proper Cheddar". Run, don't walk! http://ow.ly/HQtZ30nI5XY
We are turning our thoughts to all things Cheddar in February and March. This is Edith Sage, born Edith Cannon, who helped shape the course of farmhouse Cheddar as we know it. She was a prolific cheesemaker in the late 19th to early 20th century, and her Cheddar recipe was commonly known as 'the Cannon method'. It was widely taught and is still in use today. In our latest blog, our colleague Ellen, delves deeper into Edith's story... http://ow.ly/v2eG30nI9gI
Here is David, our managing director, in our old Covent Garden shop back in 1991. Behind him you can see Keen's Cheddar, which has returned to our shop slates this weekend. Pop in and try it today, or order a piece online. http://ow.ly/X3US50lsIHx
Are you getting married in 2019? Or perhaps you're celebrating a big birthday? Make it delicious and memorable with a farmhouse cheese Celebration Cake. We are here to help: call us on 0207 500 7520 or book an appointment online to discuss and design yours. http://ow.ly/2E0950ljwTH
It must be love... Get yourself a cheese selection to share this weekend. We've plenty to choose from; they are hearty enough to be your Friday night cheeseboard, Saturday night Rarebit, and in your Sunday pie. Order by Wednesday for Valentine's delivery. http://ow.ly/Fbxb30nCZ23
Keen's Cheddar is making a comeback to our shop slates for a limited time only! Get excited, pop by for a taste, and stock up on this classic Somerset Cheddar, whose layers of flavour range from savoury and mustardy to juicy and bright. http://ow.ly/6Zve30nDbIt
Hafod is a Cheddar cheese made by Rob Howard, his team, and their herd of Ayrshire cows at Bwlchwernen Fawr near Ceredigion in Wales. Rob looks to historical sources for inspiration, and makes Hafod according to methods described in the classic manual 'Practical Cheddar Cheese-making', written by Dora Saker in 1917. Follow Hafod Cheese to learn more about this richly layered and delicious cheese, and come into one of our shops today for a taste! If you're further afield than London, why not order a piece online: http://ow.ly/vMgP30nD26n
This is Jon, our Finance Director. As well as being passionate about cheese, Jon is passionate about keeping us in the black. WE ARE HIRING a Credit Controller to join Jon's team. Apply now via the link in our profile. Because not all heroes wear wellies! http://ow.ly/aK2130nCYiN
We had a go at the @nigelslater sticky, seeded fruit bread recipe for our tea break snack. Went down an absolute treat served with a wedge of Stichelton. Thanks @obsfood @sticheltondairy
Remembering our friend and colleague Mary Holbrook, 1938-2019.
Our February Cheese of the Month selection makes a comforting cheese board for a cosy night in or for cooking up a Valentine’s feast with. What says I love you better than a Gubbeen Tartiflette, anyway? http://ow.ly/FDTU50kpOmq
Get excited! Pitchfork is a new Cheddar from the family behind Gorwydd Caerphilly. It has a creamy texture and a juicy, savoury bite. We love it! It is currently only available to order online and via wholesale. http://ow.ly/r4jZ30nwGYJ
Chilly, isn't it! Try a Fondue Selection - we make ours with Hafod Cheddar, Kirkham's Lancashire, Coolea and Ogleshield. Just add a splash of Kirsch, some dry white wine, a little cornflour and plenty of black pepper. http://ow.ly/dBbb30nq86s
These guys are in need of some company! Our friend and colleague, the phenomenal Mary Holbrook is looking for an assistant Cheesemaker to join her for the season, February-November. Details via the link in our profile.
May your year be as serene as this photo feels! #Repost from our Cheshire makers @applebyscheese ・・・ 2019. Easing back into cheesemaking and instagram. #cheese #cheesemaking #rawmilkcheese #rawmilk #traditional #cheshire #dairy #artisan #farmlife ##newyear #happynewyear #lovecheese #familybusiness #farmhouse
Happy New Year from Neal's Yard Dairy! It seems nonsensical to us to try to make January a month of frugality. We'll be indulging this 2019 - join us and try our Cheese of the Month selection to get through those short and chilly days.
It's pretty good if you like cheese.