Baron Bigod
Creamy. Mushroomy. Decadent.
Regular price £9.05Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Suffolk |
| style texture | Brie-style (bloomy rind), soft |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Light to medium-bodied red wines, rose wines, cider |
About the Cheese
Baron Bigod is the finest traditional Brie-de-Meaux style cheese produced in the UK, and one of the few worldwide made directly by the farmer on the farm.
This exceptional cheese, crafted from the fresh morning milk of Montbéliarde cows, boasts a mushroomy rind encasing a smooth, silky golden paste that often oozes over a delicate, fresh, and citrusy center.
Handcrafted in small batches at Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk, the cheese is made using traditional methods, with curds hand-ladled into large molds and aged for up to 8 weeks in a cave-like environment.
The result is a unique expression of the incredible milk from free-ranging cows grazing on wildlife-rich marshland.
Cheesemaker: Fen Farm Dairy
Fen Farm Dairy, an innovative third-generation family farm in Suffolk, England, is renowned for setting the standard for dairy sustainability.
Founded by Jonny Crickmore, who began working on the farm at a young age, and joined by his wife Dulcie, the farm has diversified into a pioneering cheese and butter making business.
Their herd of Montbéliarde cows graze the fertile marshland of the Waveney River Valley, producing nourishing milk used to create exceptional dairy products like Baron Bigod.
Fen Farm Dairy is committed to sustainable practices, including renewable energy sources and a mission to become carbon negative. The farm's dedication to quality and innovation has made their products staples in top chefs' menus and even royal tables.
Baron Bigod cheese is featured in our Great British Selection and Red Wine Selection.
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.
