Stinking Bishop
Creamy. Stinky. Luxurious.
Regular price £11.55Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Gloucestershire |
| style texture | Washed rind, semi-soft |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Pasteurised |
| rennet | Vegetarian |
| drink | Aromatic white wines, beer |
About the Cheese
Stinking Bishop is a renowned soft-textured washed rind cheese known for its distinctive, meaty pungency that intensifies with age.
Handmade by Charles Martell on his farm in the heart of Gloucestershire, the cheese gets its unique aroma from being washed in perry made from the Stinking Bishop pear.
Launched in 1994, this award-winning British cheese has gained a strong following for its unusual and compelling characteristics. The cheese typically has the texture of thick clotted cream but can sometimes be spoonable rather than sliceable.
Enjoy Stinking Bishop with complex white wines, elegant red wines and craft cider for a delightful experience.
About the Cheesemaker
Charles Martell & Son, based at Hunts Court Farm in Gloucestershire, has been making exceptional cheeses for 50 years.
Charles Martell, deeply committed to preserving rural heritage, began breeding the critically endangered Old Gloucester cows and making traditional Double Gloucester cheese. He later revived the lost Single Gloucester cheese, earning it Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status in 1997.
In 1994, Charles developed and launched Stinking Bishop, now the most famous of their seven cheese varieties.
The farm is also home to one of the oldest herds of Gloucester cattle, established in 1972. The farm's commitment to preserving these cows and traditional cheesemaking methods has drawn significant attention and acclaim.
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.
