You will gain points with every purchase you make. We will automatically give you extra points on your birthday, and there are special offers for extra points earning available, keep a lookout for our email offers. For full details and guides click here.
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Yes, there is a minimum order value of £10 and a delivery charge of £4.95. Delivery is FREE on all orders over £35*. (*Order total must be £35 or over after any discounts or offers have been applied.)
We use Braintree® Payment Gateway owned by PayPal® for all financial transactions, we also support Amazon Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay. In the event we need to refund you for any reason you please email [emailprotected] and we will process a return or refund we have a policy of not sending replacements for single damaged items we will offer you vouchers and Rewards points instead
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Yes we use the Braintree® Payment Gateway owned by PayPal® to process all of our payments. Your card details are only entered into the secure Braintree, Paypal, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, or Google Pay website and we do not store any payment details on our own web site. Please note you can use PayPal or Credit/Debit cards with our Integrated Braintree System.
Important 3D Secure info: Your bank has increased their security requirements for checking out online using your card. You may be required by your bank to verify your payment via your App, email or text message.
Important 3D Secure info: Your bank has increased their security requirements for checking out online using your card. You may be required by your bank to verify your payment via your App, email or text message.
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Only one voucher code can be used per order placed, the order must be a minimum of £10.00 in value after discount and excluding the cost of delivery. Voucher Codes cannot be applied to products already discounted and promotional offers. The birthday voucher can be used at a show we attend as can the single or two cheese vouchers we issue but must be printed out with the email it was sent with and shown to the seller. Only official Cheshire Cheese Company organised shows and markets will accept the vouchers.
You must be logged in, add your cheese choice to the cart and then click top right Shopping cart Icon to view cart. At the bottom of the page next to the total you will find a coupon box please add your code the order must be a minimum of £10.00 in value after discount and excluding the cost of delivery. If you have a Gift card see next FAQ
You must register on our website and be logged in to use the balance from your gift card. Add your choice of products to the cart and then click top right Shopping cart Icon to view cart. At the bottom left of the page you will Apply Gift Card Code, add your code here. The balance will be taken from the card if you have credit this will be assigned to your logged in account for use with a future order.
If on the rare occasion you receive a damaged or missing item from your order, we will offer a refund or we will offer you a voucher code which will exceed the value of the missing or damaged items. Due to the high cost of shipping our policy is not to replace the item except in the case of a total loss of parcel.
Occasionally, it may be necessary to replace an item in your order. Our customer service team will make every effort to notify you, but this may not always be feasible during busy periods. Rest assured, if an item needs to be substituted, we will ensure that the replacement is of equal or higher value than the original. If the substituted product is unsuitable, please contact our customer service team within 7 days of receiving your item, and we will be happy to help you with your query. You can contact us at [emailprotected] or give us a call on 01270904911.
Yes, you can call us on 01270904911, option 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we will manually process your order. The order process will be quicker if you are already registered on our site, but don’t worry if we haven’t, we can do this for you. If you try to call us to place an order and can’t get through, please leave us your name and number and the best time to give you a call back. Or get in touch with us via email with the same details, and we will call you back as soon as we can.
Our products make the perfect gift, and at the checkout stage, you can add a greeting or message to the recipient. We recommend adding a gift message wherever possible so the receiver knows who sent the gift. For privacy compliance purposes, we do not include the sender's name and address on the packing sheet with the greeting printed on it. We also do not include the price of the item.
FAQs
Do I need to store your wax covered cheese in a fridge? Yes and you must always store the cheese long term in a fridge for extended periods of storage of more than a few days we recommend storage in fridge at 5°C to 8°C. Blue cheese should always be refrigerated at below 5°C or it can be frozen.
How long should I keep cheese out of the fridge? ›
The type of cheese is the biggest consideration - hard cheese will last longer and is less likely to pose a health risk, while soft and fresh cheeses should remain refrigerated and only be left out for two hours at most. No matter the cheese, leaving it out for more than two hours may change the quality and taste.
Can you freeze cheese wrapped in wax? ›
Our cheeses can be frozen for up to 4 months. We recommend leaving them in the vacuum wrap/wax for best results. If not possible Clingfilm will do the job, making sure the cheese is well wrapped.
Why put charcoal in cheese? ›
In recent years, charcoal cheese has gained popularity as a gourmet cheese option due to its striking appearance and unique flavor profile. The addition of activated charcoal gives the cheese a distinctive black color, contrasting with the creamy texture of the cheese.
Should I remove wax from cheese? ›
To remove the wax coating from cheese, you only need to cut the cheese and break the wax away. It can be a good idea to leave wax on the cheese to improve its longevity. Previous How to Open a Cheese Truckle?
Does unopened cheese ever go bad? ›
Unopened blocks of hard cheese last 6 months in the fridge (3). Soft cheeses last 1–2 weeks in the fridge after opening while most hard cheeses last 3–4. Hard cheeses generally don't require refrigeration but keep longer in the fridge.
What cheeses do not need refrigeration? ›
As a general rule, hard cheeses such as cheddar, processed cheeses (American), and both block and grated Parmesan do not require refrigeration for safety, but they will last longer if kept refrigerated.
Is cheese ok to eat if left out overnight? ›
In most cases, there would not be a safety issue with consuming a hard cheese that was left out overnight; however, it may impact the quality. Hard cheeses like cheddar and Parmesan have lower moisture content, making them safe to sit out for a longer period—up to 8 hours at room temperature.
Should cheese be kept in an airtight container? ›
Cheese should be allowed to breathe, however this needs a little balance to avoid the cheese from drying out, or becoming too humid and sweaty. If your cheese comes wrapped in waxed paper, keep the wrapping as it is designed to help your cheese breathe.
What cheeses should not be frozen? ›
In general, hand-crafted cheeses with delicate flavors and aromas don't freeze well and are best bought in smaller portions and eaten fresh. Freezing is also not recommended for fresh curd cheeses like cottage cheese, ricotta, and quark due to their high moisture content.
Properly stored butter can be frozen for up to four months if frozen prior to the USE BY date on the package. Butter may begin to lose its fresh butter taste and pick up flavors and odors from the freezer if stored for longer than four months. Once the butter is removed from the freezer, use it within 30 days.
Can I eat the wax on cheese? ›
"While technically food-safe (but still quite inedible), I advise removing a wax rind before digging into whatever cheese you're planning on enjoying," Fanning says. Natural rinds: are, you guessed it, naturally formed on cheeses like Parmesan while the cheese ages in a temperature and humidity-controlled room.
What is black cheese called? ›
Charcoal - Charcoal Cheddar Cheese - Waxed Truckle 200g.
Why is stinky cheese good? ›
Stinky cheese is a washed-rind cheese type that features a strong, funky smell produced by bacteria growing on the cheese's exterior. While the smell of stinky cheese can be overpowering, the bacteria causes chemical reactions that help to give this soft cheese a complex, nutty, and buttery flavor.
Why add lipase to cheese? ›
Bacterial lipases are believed to be at least in part responsible for more rapid flavor development in raw milk Cheddar cheese as compared to Cheddar cheese made from identical milk after pasteurization.
How do you store waxed cheese? ›
Cabot cheese that is wax covered or stored within a vacuum-sealed bag inside the refrigerator is ideal. However, consumers can remove the original wrapper and re-wrap the cheese with plastic wrap, placing the wrapped cheese inside an airtight bag in the refrigerator. This will provide the best assurance of quality.
Can you eat cheese that is sealed but not refrigerated? ›
Soft cheeses such as cream cheese, cottage cheese, shredded cheeses, and goat cheese must be refrigerated for safety. As a general rule, hard cheeses such as cheddar, processed cheeses (American), and both block and grated Parmesan do not require refrigeration for safety, but they will last longer if kept refrigerated.
Can vacuum-sealed cheese be unrefrigerated? ›
For example, cheese in vacuum-sealed packaging not stored in the refrigerator will only last a maximum of a few days. In fact, there is only one specific case where cheese can be stored without refrigeration, which is the whole cheese.
How long does Babybel last outside of the fridge? ›
Does the cheese need to be refrigerated? Mini Babybel® cheese should be refrigerated at all times when not being consumed. We advise that when taken on the go, cheese is safe unrefrigerated for 2-4 hours, and remaining cheese, if there is any, can then be safely returned to the fridge.
