Stichelton
Creamy. Nutty. Buttery.
Regular price £9.70Cheese Lady Recommends
| origin | England, Nottinghamshire |
| style texture | Medium blue, densely creamy and crumbly |
| milk | Cow |
| milk treatment | Raw |
| drink | Port and other dessert red-grape-based wines |
About the Cheese
Stichelton is the most authentic British blue cheese on the market, made with raw cow's milk using traditional methods using hand ladling and extended resting of the curd.
This outstanding blue cheese boasts a buttery, creamy texture and a long, complex flavour profile that is toasty, malty, and milky sweet.
A good farmhouse cheese varies with the seasons and as it matures, so each bite of Stichelton offers a unique experience. The best examples are made in the summer when cows graze on grass and are matured in time for Christmas.
Enjoy Stichelton with port and other red-grape-based dessert wines for a truly delightful pairing.
Cheesemaker: Stichelton Dairylead by Joe Schneider
Stichelton is crafted at the Welbeck Estate, in a dairy built into an old brick barn on Collingthwaite Farm, located on the northern tip of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.
The estate is home to the School of Artisan Food and a growing number of artisan food businesses.
Head cheesemaker Joe Schneider emphasises the importance of being located on the farm, close to the milk source. This proximity allows him to monitor the conditions of the milk and maintain a direct connection with the herdsman, ensuring the highest quality cheese.
The name "Stichelton" was chosen as an early form of the village name "Stilton," recorded in the twelfth century Lincoln Rolls, reflecting its rich heritage and traditional roots.
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.
