{"product_id":"colston-bassett-stilton-pdo","title":"Colston Bassett Stilton PDO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegarded as one of the best traditionally made, naturally crusted Stiltons in the country, and known as the king of British blues. Mature, with good blueing and rich, deep, herbaceous flavours that linger on the palate. As it matures the flavour turns saltier and the texture drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStilton was first recognised as a type of cheese at the beginning of the eighteenth century, named after the Cambridgeshire town where it is thought to have originated. It has held PDO status since 1996 and can only be made in the three adjacent counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, following traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColston Bassett and District Dairy was built in 1913, set up as a cooperative and funded by a group of local people. The milk is largely produced by the same local farms, all within a mile and a half of the dairy in the Vale of Belvoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much cheese you need depends on the occasion and, of course, how much you love cheese!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a general guide, we recommend 40–60g of each cheese per person. For a cheeseboard serving 6 people, we’d suggest 3–5 different cheeses at around 250g each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA whole Colston Bassett Stilton PDO weighs approximately 8kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor parties, weddings or larger events, the amount you need can vary depending on what else you’re serving. If you’d like some personalised advice, just \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@thecheesesociety.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e, and our cheesemongers will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/lincolnshire-plum-bread?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f7d002596\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Lincolnshire Plum Bread\"\u003eLincolnshire Plum Bread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLincolnshire Plum Bread is the ideal partner for this buttery, salty blue, the sweetness doing the work a fruit preserve normally would. Port is the obvious drink, though a sweet sherry is just as good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a team we love this classic stilton. It is delicious melted over a good mac and cheese with a few chilli flakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePAM, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"2000g","offer_id":57002942071167,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500g","offer_id":57003591696767,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":57003591729535,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g","offer_id":57003591762303,"sku":null,"price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57003591795071,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":57003591827839,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/COLSTON-BASSETT-RIND.jpg?v=1771761723","url":"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/colston-bassett-stilton-pdo","provider":"The Cheese Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}