Vegetarian Cheese
Every cheese here is made without animal rennet, and there's plenty of choice: Cheddars like Snowdonia Black Bomber and Dale End, Yorkshire cheeses like Swaledale and Yoredale, soft cheeses like Wigmore, Waterloo and Maida Vale, Colston Bassett and Cropwell Bishop Stilton, Swaledale Blue and Leeds Blue for blue lovers, and goat's cheeses from Ribblesdale. Everything is cut to order at our shop on Gillygate in York and sent chilled, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £55. Not sure what makes a cheese vegetarian? Our vegetarian cheese guide explains.
Snowdonia Red Storm Mini
A vintage Red Leicester, aged to perfection. In mini form! This wonderful cheese from Snowdonia has gorgeous crystalline crunches and a surprisingly intense flavour profile. It comes with a slight sweetness, with lovely caramel undertones. Its texture is wonderfully refined due to its 18-month ageing process. We cannot get enough. If your cheese board needs a bit of colour, look no further!
Swaledale Blue Cheese
Creamy, soft and tangy - Swaledale Blue takes the classic Swaledale cheese to a whole new level. Swaledale blue is a local delight, providing a full-flavoured all-around blue cheese that doesn’t burn the palate but imparts a peppery flavour, giving it a stronger flavour than some of the more common blues around. All around quality, from the creamy complexity to the peppery finish.
Swaledale Traditional Cheese
This is a cheese for everyone and the perfect venture for those ready to move away from cheddar and explore the cheese world a bit more. It is a dales cheese and follows the Wensleydale recipe. It’s a veggie, white, crumbly Yorkshire cheese that is extremely accommodating, and a massive crowd pleaser!
Torta de Barros Cheese
There is a tradition in Spain of making ewes' milk cheeses using cardoon thistle rennet. This leads to the cheese age from the inside out, making the middle really unctuous and oozy and resulting in a full flavour. We love this cheese - it's entirely delicious!
Truffled Gouda
A smooth, creamy Gouda infused with truffle. Rich, savoury and earthy, and a wonderful addition to a Christmas cheeseboard.
Waterloo Cheese
The Napoleonic British brie. Exquisitely buttery. Waterloo has a creamy, firm texture and the ultimate buttery finish. The washed curd method they use makes the cheese less acidic with a gentle buttery flavour. Village Maid’s herd of pedigree Guernsey cows are responsible for the distinct yellow colour and the sweet and smooth taste. Waterloo is buttery, creamy goodness with a hint of earthiness from the rind.
Wensleydale and Apricot Hard Cheese Mini
A mini version of the Wensleydale with Apricot - it comes wax coated meaning it will last longer! Sweet, light and creamy. A wonderful mix of a traditional crumbly and sweet Wensleydale and the tasty tartness of apricot. A great addition to any summer cheese board or with a glass of white. A Love Cheese Favourite with a twist. Who doesn’t love a bit of Wensleydale?
Wensleydale and Cranberry Hard Cheese
Wensleydale is a classic Yorkshire cheese that is creamy and crumbly with light, zesty flavours that everyone from a cheese lover to a cheese dabbler would enjoy. Wensleydale Creamery have been making this perfectly balanced and light cheese for some time and have paired it with some great fruits that really enhance the flavour!
Wensleydale and Cranberry Hard Cheese Mini
A mini version of the Wensleydale with Cranberry - it comes wax coated meaning it will last longer! Wensleydale is a classic Yorkshire cheese that is creamy and crumbly with light, zesty flavours that everyone from a cheese lover to a cheese dabbler would enjoy. Wensleydale Creamery have been making this perfectly balanced and light cheese for some time and have paired it with some great fruits that really enhance the flavour!
Wensleydale Hard Cheese Mini
A Love Cheese Favourite made mini. Dive into the traditional flavours of a classic Wensleydale, creamy, buttery and with an all round fresh aroma. This mini size cheese is perfect for gifts and goes wonderfully with a slice of fruit cake or glass of a full bodied red like a Pinot noir.
Wigmore Cheese
A sophisticated, soft cheese full of vibrate flavours and great texture. Expect a complex, floral and sweet palette that will leave you wanting a little more each time. Indulgent, yet delicate Wigmore comes from Village Maid and is made using traditional methods for hand-washed, curd cheese. It's a gentle cheese but powerful in its own right and we can't get enough of it!
Wyfe of Bath Cheese
From a recipe inspired by Gouda, Wyfe of Bath is made by Graham Padfield at Park Farm on the outskirts of Bath. It’s an insanely delicious cheese created by hand in a British Gouda style. It’s sweet, rich and has an incredible texture. All in all we have a crowd pleaser here and we’re yet to meet someone who doesn’t love this extremely accessible cheese.
About Vegetarian Cheese
Vegetarian cheese FAQs
What makes a cheese vegetarian?
Rennet. Most cheese is set with rennet, and traditional rennet comes from calves. Vegetarian cheese uses a microbial or plant rennet instead. Everything else about how it's made is the same.
Is Parmesan vegetarian?
No. Parmigiano Reggiano has to be made with animal rennet, and so do Pecorino Romano, Comté, Gruyère and Manchego. Our guide lists the vegetarian swaps.
Is vegetarian cheese vegan?
No. It's still made from milk, just without animal rennet.
Which vegetarian cheeses make a good board?
Try Black Bomber, Wigmore, Swaledale Blue and Ribblesdale Superior Goats: one hard, one soft, one blue and one goat's.
Can I get a vegetarian cheese subscription?
Yes. Every cheese subscription has a vegetarian only option, and your choice is saved for every box.
What is Vegetarian Cheese? A Cheesemonger’s Guide
Vegetarian cheese is cheese made without animal rennet, not a plant-based substitute. Here is how to tell the difference, which classics are and are not vegetarian, and the ones we sell.
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