Snowdrop

The latest cheese from Cote Hill Dairy, and we are pleased to be one of the first stockists. Snowdrop is a mild, mould-ripened cheese, soft, smooth, velvety and rich with a savoury nose, similar in character to a French Saint Félicien.

It is made by our local cheesemakers Mary and Michael Davenport at Cote Hill Dairy. The cheese is named in honour of Cynthia, the Davenport matriarch who started the dairy at Cote Hill Farm in the 1950s. Snowdrops were her favourite flower, and they grow right across the farm, thriving in the hedgerows and verges.

The cheese varies from season to season depending on the milk the cows are producing, which is part of its charm. A wonderful addition to our Lincolnshire range and already one of the team's favourites.

This individual cheese weighs approximately 150g.

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 – WALNUT, HONEY & OLIVE OIL CRACKERS

A honeyed cracker suits it perfectly. Serve it at room temperature and it will soften into something spoonable.