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Your frequently asked questions

Whole truckles of cheese will have a use by of 6 weeks. Vacuum-packed wedges of Kern and Stithians will have a 4 week use-by.

Once the cheese has been opened and cut, we recommend enjoying your cheese within 10 days.

As the cheeses are handmade, sizes will vary slightly.

900g (Cornish Yarg, Garlic Yarg, Stithians) = diameter: 14cm, height = 10cm

1.6kg (Cornish Yarg, Garlic Yarg, Stithians) = diameter: 18cm, height = 8cm

3.2kg (Cornish Yarg) = diameter: 26cm, height = 8cm

3.8kg (Cornish Kern) = diameter: 22cm, height = 8cm

We send all orders on a next day delivery courier service. The cheese is packed with a cool block, protective paper wool an insulated cardboard box.

You will receive a tracking email from the courier once the parcel is scheduled for delivery by our courier.

Our Cornish Yarg and Wild Garlic Yarg are suitable for vegetarians. Stithians and Kern are made using a traditional rennet and are not suitable for vegetarians.

Yes! We pasteurise all of our milk.

We carry most lines in stock all year round. You are able to place an order at any time and request your preferred delivery day up to 3 months in advance.

We always recommend choosing a delivery date a few days before an occasion or event in case of delays or issues with your order.

Absolutely! Cheese makes a fantastic gift. You can personalise your order at checkout by leaving a gift message which will be handwritten and sent with the cheese.

Whilst we do not offer tours around the cheesemaking facilities, we would love to welcome you to our cheese shop at the dairy where you can meet our knowledgeable staff, try our cheeses and other guest cheeses, and delicious accompaniments including crackers and wine!

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