Keens Extra Mature Cheddar

An extra mature, award-winning, very creamy yet strong traditional cheddar with a fullness of flavour rarely found today. A serious bite and wonderful strength on the finish.

It is made daily from the milk of the family's own Friesian cows and matured for between nine and twelve months. Back in 1899 there were hundreds of local cheddar producers. Keens are one of only a small handful to have survived, still making traditional cheddar the way it should be made, with raw unpasteurised milk from grass-fed cows living on their own farm.

The process begins with twelve hours of milking. The milk is not stored, not transported and not tampered with. Each truckle is then given its own spot on a shelf to mature, turned by hand regularly so the quality stays consistent throughout, and graded at three, six and nine months.

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.

Suggestion – DRIVERS MINI PICKLED ONIONS

A sharp pickled onion and a slab of this on good bread is close to a perfect lunch. Strong enough to hold its own against a dark ale.