St. Helena
Buttery. Bouncy. Aromatic.
Regular price £9.75Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Suffolk |
| style texture | Washed-rind, semi-firm |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Light to medium-bodied red wines, rose wines, beer |
About the Cheese
A stunning artisan cheese from the creators of St. Jude and St. Cera, Julie Cheyney and her assistant cheesemaker Blake Bowden.
Blake, hailing from Australia, named this cheese after the town where his family lived for 25 years at the easternmost point of the continent. After gaining experience in the cheese industry in the United States, he joined St. Jude Cheese in 2018, where he was inspired to craft a semi-soft cheese reminiscent of Saint Nectaire, which he discovered during a trip to Auvergne.
St. Helena is made from the high-quality raw milk of the same Montbéliarde herd that produces Baron Bigod at Fen Farm Dairy. With Julie Cheyney's guidance, the creative vision for St. Helena was realised during the pandemic, leading to its successful launch.
Characterised by a milky, buttery sweetness with a subtle hint of tanginess in the finish, St. Helena is a delightful addition to any sophisticated cheeseboard or a simple homemade lunch.
Pair this exquisite cheese with a glass of medium-bodied white wine or a light red for the perfect culinary experience.
Cheesemaker: St. Jude Cheese (Julie Cheyney & Blake Bowden)
At the heart of this artisanal cheesemaking process is a family farm dedicated to quality and sustainability.
The cheeses are made with care and passion, respecting the unique characteristics of the raw milk. The cheesemaker, Julie Cheyney celebrates the distinctiveness of each season, ensuring that every cheese embodies the flavours of its origins. This commitment to traditional methods and high standards results in exceptional cheeses that truly reflect the essence of the Suffolk landscape.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
IMPORTANT: Delivery dates are not guaranteed. For special occasions, please select an earlier delivery date. Cheese ripeness/maturity and wine vintages are not guaranteed unless specified in the product description. Due to small-scale production and logistics, some items may be unavailable. Images are for illustration purposes only.
DELIVERY
The delivery charge is worked out based on the postcode.
SCOTLAND
EH39-EH42 postcodes (Haddington, Gifford, Dunbar, North Berwick, East Linton, other areas within 5 mile radius of the shop): Orders over £40 - free delivery.
Other EH and FK1-16 post codes (East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife) : Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ delivery is £4.50.
Central Scotland: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50;
Northern Scotland and Highlands: £5.50 (2-5 day service). Please note, we recommend selecting Wednesday as your delivery day to allow enough time for the order to be delivered before the weekend (when courier depots are closed)
REST OF BRITAIN
England & Wales: Orders over £50 ‐ free delivery; orders under £50 ‐ £5.50.
London: Order over £50 ‐ free delivery; order under £50 ‐ £7.50.
Northern Ireland and Islands (Isle of Man, Scilly, Skye, Wight, Jersey, Guernsey): we currently do not ship to.
Most of the UK mainland gets a next day delivery service. However, certain areas of the UK get a longer service. Our shipping boxes are designed to be safe in transit for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
When placing an order, please make sure to provide:
- an alternative delivery instruction, in case you’re not in to receive the order (such as “leave on porch, leave in a shed, leave with neighbour”)
- complete post code and mobile number (will be used for courier notifications)
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Our checkout system allows you to pick a date in the future to receive your delivery.
Our courier partners are APC Overnight.
Once your order is shipped you will receive tracking details. Because all orders are shipped via a third-party, you would need to contact the courier directly if you have any questions about your parcel. Their email address is depot175@apc-overnight.com
If you are buying cheeses for a special occasion, please allow an extra day or two for your cheeses to arrive, in case of unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances.
During December and other peak periods, we may require additional days to process and deliver your order.
PACKAGING
We take great care in packaging and delivering your order.
- Cheeses are wrapped in specialist cheese paper that will allow them to breathe and not suffocate.
- Cheeses and condiments are then packaged in a cardboard box (reusable and recyclable) with an insulated foil pouch and ice packs to ensure the correct temperature is maintained for up to 48 hours (longer during the cold months).
GIFT MESSAGES
A personalised gift note can be included with all of our products at no extra charge.
