About us
Family run business in the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln
My name is Kate O'Meara, I have a background in both hospitality and retail and created The Cheese Society in 1997 at the beginning of the internet era. Originally we sold difficult to obtain, farmhouse, mainly unpasteurised cheese purely by mail order to individuals and trade customers from our warehouse in Lincoln.
As the business expanded, I bought the property in St Martins Lane in Lincoln in 2001, opened the cheese shop and added a 'cheese cafe', which at the time was the first in the UK, consisting of an entirely cheese-based menu. Over the years, I have judged at many cheese awards and shows both in Britain and abroad, which has presented me with the opportunity to seek out new cheeses and meet a huge array of different cheesemakers.
My daughter, Lucie joined the business in 2016, becoming part of our trained team of knowledgeable cheesemongers, and bringing with her a strong design background and an inherited love of cheese! She has worked on improving our website and has made buying cheese online so much easier and approachable.
The Cheese Society shop and cafe is still housed in the same building to this day and has evolved over time, becoming a firm favourite and popular destination for locals and cheese lovers from far and wide. Cheese is our passion and we aim to obtain the best products possible to share with our customers both online and in the shop.
Meet the team
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Kate
The Big Cheese
Favourite cheese
Colston Bassett Stilton PDO
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Lucie
The Medium Cheese
Favourite cheese
Mrs Kirkhams Lancashire
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Ben
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Quickes Extra Mature Cheddar
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Libby
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Delice de Bourgogne
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Pam
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Baron Bigod Brie
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Mel
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Kaltbach Alpine
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Helen
Chef
Favourite cheese
Lancashire Bomb
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Mark
Chef
Favourite cheese
Lincolnshire Poacher Smoked
Shop our staff favourites
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Alpine Meadows
From £9.75
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Blue Monday
From £8.65
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Cahill's Porter
From £7.00
Bought two gift boxes and some meats Excellent cheeses just the right amount and very well packaged
We've been buying from The Cheese Society for years
Great service and fast delivery. Delicious, seasonal cheese
Delicious cheeses! Always delivered in good time, and something very delicious to look forward to.
Our favourite online cheesemonger and always on hand to help
Its a 5 star service and the quality of the products is always first class.
FAQ
How should I store my cheese once it arrives?
Cheese is best kept in the fridge wrapped in the waxed paper or packaging it arrives in. Avoid plastic wrap, as cheese needs to breathe.
How long will my cheese last?
Most cheeses will last 1-2 weeks if stored properly. Harder cheeses tend to last longer than soft cheeses.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, we deliver throughout the UK mainland. Some remote areas may have longer delivery times.
When will my cheese order arrive?
Orders placed before 12pm are dispatched the same day for next-day delivery. We deliver Tuesday to Friday.
Is your cheese pasteurised?
We stock both pasteurised and unpasteurised cheeses. Each product page clearly states whether the cheese is pasteurised.
Do you offer subscriptions or cheese boxes?
Yes! We offer both rolling subscriptions and pre-paid subscription boxes. Visit our Subscriptions page for more details.
Can I visit your shop and café?
Absolutely! Our shop and café is located at 1 St Martin's Lane, Lincoln. We're open Wednesday to Saturday.
