FAQs

Our Cheddar and butter can be found in over 160 countries around the world. In the UK, you'll find our Cheddar and butter in most UK major supermarkets (including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons) as well as smaller independent stores and delis. UK customers can also buy all of our Cheddar and butter direct from us online here or from our Farm Shop at our dairy.

At the moment, our packaging cannot be recycled. We’re trialling fully recyclable versions now – it’s challenging because cheese needs a barrier film to prevent spoilage and food waste, which can be even worse for the environment. Sustainability is extremely important to us, so be assured that this is one of our top priorities.

Yes, all our products are suitable for vegetarians.

Diane Cox is our Master Cheese Grader. Diane joined Wyke 18 years ago and is now one of a handful of female Master Cheese Graders in the UK. We value her skill and expertise so highly that we have insured her nose and sense of smell for £5 million.

We can’t tell you. In fact, our recipe, written down by our grandmother Ivy, is so secret that we keep it locked in a safe on the farm. What we can say is that the lush, green Somerset grass our cows graze on, our centuries of cheesemaking experience and dedication, and the skills of our Master Cheese Grader are all part of what makes our Cheddar so delicious.

Our cheese- and butter-making is net positive, running on self-generated renewable energy from solar panels and our Biogas Plant. This is just part of our commitment to the environment and we evaluate our efforts every year to making sure we are as green as we can be. Find out more by clicking on our Green by Nature page.

Yes, we’d love to see you. Our Visitor Centre was set up for groups, such as schools and businesses, to learn more about sustainability. You just need to schedule in your tour first as we’re a working farm – fill in the form here and we’ll be in touch.

We’ve been making Cheddar the same way in the heart of Somerset, England’s cheesemaking capital, for over 160 years, and our family has been working the land here for over 500. Our Cheddar represents centuries of craft, expertise and respect for the land, which is why we call it “a slice of England”. You can find out more about our history by clicking on our About Us page.

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Yes – though you may notice a crumblier texture in the cheese after you’ve thawed it. Please allow your Cheddar to thoroughly defrost in the fridge before unwrapping.

Cheddar is always happiest in the cheese drawer compartment of your fridge, which is the warmest and moistest part. We’d always recommend removing it from the fridge for half an hour to allow it to warm up and for the flavours to develop. Wyke Cheddar can be stored in its packaging but when it’s opened we recommend wrapping it in a reusable beeswax wrap.