Anster
Crumbly. Milky. Smoky.
Regular price £7.70Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | Scotland, Fife |
| style texture | Cheshire-style, firm and crumbly, flavour-added |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Red wines, ales, whisky |
About the Cheese
Anster is a farmhouse cow's milk cheese made in Fife, Scotland, by St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co.
Crafted using raw milk from their home-bred herd of Holstein Friesian cows, which graze the fields overlooking the Firth of Forth, this firm, crumbly cheese boasts a slight tang.
Made by hand using traditional techniques and based on a Cheshire recipe, Anster offers wonderfully fresh, milky notes and a lively zing.
Its gentle, fresh flavours of lemon peel and natural yoghurt sharpness culminate in a full-flavoured acidic finish.
Enjoy Anster with crusty fresh bread and your favourite craft cider, or for an extra special treat, pair it with fruitcake.
Cheesemaker: St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co.
St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese Co. is run by the Stewart family, who have farmed at Falside in the East Neuk of Fife for more than 50 years.
The farm, now managed by Robert Stewart and his wife Jane, along with their sons Ben and Adam, has been producing cheese by hand from their own Holstein cows since 2008.
The cows graze on lush green pastures overlooking the fishing village of Anstruther, known locally as Anster. The farm employs traditional farming methods, ensuring the cows are predominantly grass-fed, supplemented with silage, and homegrown wheat and barley.
The Stewarts' dedication to their land and animals is evident in every aspect of their farming and cheesemaking practices, making Anster cheese a true reflection of the rich and diverse food culture of Fife.
1% of every sale will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation via Work for Good
Due to small-scale production and logistical delays certain cheeses and condiments may be unavailable. We'll substitute them with similar products as needed. You can specify if you are happy with substitutions on the Cart page.
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.
