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.
Yoredale Cheese
Being Yorkshire and all, we love a good Wensleydale cheese! Made using raw milk to a slow traditional recipe, resulting in a cheese that is smooth and creamy in texture. Yoredale is an incredible Dale cheese with loads to love.
Yorkshire Pecorino Fresco Cheese
Although from Yorkshire, the cheesemaker is initially from Italy meaning this cheese is a beautiful concoction of 2 fantastic cheese heritages. Like all classic Italian young cheeses, it is smooth, yoghurty and sweet! Fun fact: Pecore in Italian means sheep; hence their sheep’s milk cheeses are often called ‘pecorino’!
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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