Kaltbach Alpine

Kaltbach Alpine is a firm pressed, deliciously smooth Swiss mountain cheese made using the finest fresh Swiss cream and cows milk. It has everything you would expect from an alpine cheese: a creamy, buttery, slightly nutty flavour, and it makes an excellent alternative to Gruyère when cooking.

The cheese is actually made by Gruyere and matured in caves found in the Santenberg mountain in Switzerland, where cheeses have been aged since the 1950s. The humid, cool temperatures of the Kaltbach sandstone caves give the cheese its distinctive character and enhance the flavour considerably.

Semi-firm in consistency, with a thick brushed rind and a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

A whole cheese weighs approximately 4kg. If you would like a whole cheese, please contact us and we can arrange it for you.

All cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.

We 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.

We 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.

If 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.

We currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.

Every order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.

Your 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.

Finally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.

We’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.

Pairing Suggestion - Cured Meat Selection

Delicious used in a classic fondue recipe. Melt in a pan with white wine and a little nutmeg until velvety and smooth. Serve with cubed bread, cooked new potatoes, salad, cured meats and pickles.