Montgomery's Cheddar
Crumbly. Nutty. Earthy.
Regular price £8.40Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Somerset |
| style texture | Cheddar, firm |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| rennet | Traditional |
| drink | Medium-bodied red wines, ales |
About the Cheese
Montgomery's Cheddar is widely regarded as one of the finest cheddars in the world.
Made from raw milk from the Montgomery family's 200 Friesian cows, it offers a deeply satisfying flavour that lingers long on the palate. Expect a firm yet crumbly texture, with complex notes of toasted nuts, warm earth, and a mellow sweetness.
Aged for around 14 months in cloth-bound wheels, each cheese develops a beautiful golden hue and a slightly brittle texture with delicate fissures throughout. These traditional methods yield a cheese of great depth and character, full of nuance and history.
Enjoy it simply with good bread, or pair it with a medium-bodied red wine or a classic English ale for a truly elevated experience.
About the Cheesemaker
Montgomery's Cheddar is crafted on the Montgomery family farm in South Somerset, where cheese has been made for over a century.
Now in the hands of Jamie Montgomery, this third-generation family business is a guardian of traditional Cheddar-making.
From the use of a rare 'pint starter', a live culture that brings natural variation and complexity, to the slow peg mill that produces the cheese's signature texture, every step is taken with care and intention.
Cheeses are made in small batches every day, then aged in cloth and turned by hand. Montgomery’s is one of the last three traditional unpasteurised artisan Somerset Cheddars, a living link to a nearly-lost craft.
It’s no wonder the cheese has won countless accolades, including Best Hard Cheese and Supreme Champion Runner Up at the Artisan Cheese Awards 2021.
A true British classic, made with integrity and skill.
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.
