Artisan Cheese Fair 23-24 May
Sat/Sun Late Spring Bank Holiday
The UK’s Largest Dedicated Cheese Fair
10am to 4pm – Last entry 3.30pm
Livestock Market, Melton Mowbray. LE13 1JY
Video of a previous Cheese Fair
Click here for youtube video of cheese fair
The Artisan Cheese Fair is the UK’s largest cheese fair with around 40-50 Artisan Cheesemakers from across the UK and Ireland who between them make some 200 cheeses.
Other food & drink stands include; wine, spirits, pies, cider, cakes, beer etc. Hot Street Food.
Click here for list of cheesemakers and exhibitors
Workshops, Tutored Tastings, Food Theatre and Entertainment.
Tickets £7. Kids 16 and under are free.
Tickets are also on sale on the gate on the day.
Click here for advance tickets (Eventbrite)
Wheelchair friendly site (no steps/stairs)
Disabled parking next to event entrance (Gate 4 Scalford Road)
Sorry No Dogs allowed (except service dogs)
Last entry at 15:30
Contact us for special rates and parking for groups and coaches.
Workshops
11.30 & 13.30 Cheesemaking
12.30 & 14.30 Buttermaking (Kids)
Exhibitors
Cheesemakers (57) List from 2025
| INDEX | CHEESE MAKER | ANIMAL | CHEESES | MILK | TYPES OF CHEESE | LOCATION | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alsop and Walker | C | 11 | P/V | semi-soft, semi-hard | Sussex | www.alsopandwalker.co.uk |
| 2 | Bath Soft Cheese | C | 4 | P/A/V/O | hard, soft, soft blue | Somerset | www.parkfarm.co.uk |
| 3 | Bevistan Dairy | E | 1 | P/V | fresh light cheese | Bedford | www.e2cow.com |
| 4 | Burts Cheese | C | 1 | P/V | semi-soft blue | Cheshire | www.burtscheese.com |
| 5 | Cheese on the Wey | C | 2 | P | semi-soft blue | Surrey | www.cheeseonthewey.co.uk |
| 6 | Cheesemakers of Canterbury | C/G | 6 | R/V | hard, semi soft, soft, soft blue | Kent | www.cheesemakersofcanterbury.co.uk |
| 7 | Cobbler's Nibble | C | 4 | P/A | Hard. Soft blue | Northamptonshire | www.hammtunfinefoods.co.uk |
| 8 | Colston Bassett Dairy Cheese | C | 3 | P/V/O | Stilton | Nottinghamshire | www.colstonbassettdairy.com |
| 9 | Cornish Cheese Company | C | 4 | P | blue | Cornwall | www.cornishcheese.co.uk |
| 10 | Cote Hill Cheese | C | 3 | R/A/V | semi-hard, soft and soft blue | Lincolnshire | www.cotehill.com |
| 11 | Cropwell Bishop Creamery | C | 6 | P/A/V/O | Stilton | Nottinghamshire | www.cropwellbishopstilton.com |
| 12 | Feltham's Farm | C | 1 | P/A | Soft, blue, rind washed in ale | Somerset | www.felthamsfarm.com |
| 13 | Fen Farm Dairy | C | 1 | R/A | Soft, bloomy, Brie-de-Meaux stye | Suffolk | www.fenfarmdairy.co.uk |
| 14 | Guernsleigh Cheese | C | 6 | P/V | Brie, Hard, Smoked | Staffordshire | N/A |
| 15 | Hartington Creamery | C | 2 | P/V | soft blue | Derbyshire | www.hartingtoncheeseshop.co.uk |
| 16 | Keens's Cheddar | C | 1 | R/A | Cheddar, Hard | Somerset | www.keenscheddar.co.uk |
| 17 | Kirkhams Cheese | C | 2 | R/A | Lancashire | Lancashire | www.mrskirkhamscheese.co.uk |
| 18 | Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese | C | 2 | P | Hard | Galway | www.kylemore.co.uk |
| 19 | Leicestershire Handmade Cheese | C | 3 | R/A | Red Leicester, hard, semi-soft, blue | Leicestershire | www.leicestershirecheese.co.uk |
| 20 | Leitrim Hill Creamery | G | 3 | R | Soft | Leitrim | FB: Leitrim Hill |
| 21 | Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese | C | 5 | R/V/O | hard, mature, smoked | Lincolnshire | www.lincolnshirepoachercheese.com |
| 22 | Long Clawson Dairy | C | 3 | P | Stilton | Leicestershire | www.clawson.co.uk |
| 23 | Lynher Daries | C | 3 | P | Semi-soft | Cornwall | www.lynherdairies.co.uk |
| 24 | Marlow Cheese Company | C | 3 | P | Semi-soft | Buckinghamshire | www.marlowcheese.co.uk |
| 25 | Mike's Fancy Cheese | C | 1 | R | soft blue | Co Down, N Ireland | www.mfcheese.com |
| 26 | Montgomery's Cheese | C | 5 | P | Cheddar | Somerset | www.montgomerycheese.co.uk |
| 27 | Northampton Cheese Company | C | 4 | P | Semisoft | Northamptonshire | www.northamptoncheesecompany.co.uk |
| 28 | St Jude Cheese | C | 1 | R | soft paste lactic style geotrichum rind | Suffolk | www.stjudecheese.com |
| 29 | Staffordshire Cheese Co | C | 16 | R | hard, semi-hard | Staffordshire | www.staffordshirecheese.com |
| 30 | Stichelton Dairy | C | 1 | R | creamy blue | Nottinghamshire | www.stichelton.co.uk |
| 31 | Teifi Farmhouse Cheese | C | 3 | R/V | gouda style, caephilly style, blue | Ceredigion, Wales | www.teificheese.co.uk |
| 32 | Tuxford & Tebbutt | C | 2 | P | Stilton | Leicestershire | www.arlafoods.co.uk/about-arla/our-creameries/ |
| 33 | White Lake Cheese | C | 16 | P | Semi-soft | Somerset | www.whitelake.co.uk |
| 34 | Yorkshire Dama Cheese Ltd | C | 5 | P/V | Semi-hard halloumi-style | Yorkshire | www.yorkshiredamacheese.co.uk |
| 35 | Blackwoods Cheese Company | C | P | Soft, Epoisses/Munster | Kent | https://www.blackwoodscheesecompany.co.uk/ | |
| 36 | Bryngaer Goats | G | 2 | P/V | Blue, Manchego | Carmarthenshire | https://www.bryngaergoats.co.uk/ |
| 37 | Carrigaline Farmhouse Cheese | C | 6 | P/V | Gouda style | Cork,Ireland | www.carrigalinecheese.com |
| 38 | Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers | C | 4 | P | Fourme d’Ambert, European | Tipperary | www.cashelblue.com |
| 39 | Caws Rhyd y Delyn Cheese | C | 8 | P | soft, blue | Anglesey, Wales | None - Phone 07766 299238 |
| 40 | Coachyard Creamery The | C/E | 2 | R/V | Soft, Cheddar | Durham | FB: coachyardcreamery |
| 41 | Coolattin Cheddar | C | 4 | R | Cheddar | Wicklow | www.coolattincheddar.ie |
| 42 | Cosyn Cymru | S | 1 | P | Caerphilly | Gywnedd, Wales | None - Phone 01248 601234 |
| 43 | Godsells Cheese | C | 10 | P/V | Gloucester (double/single), Hard, soft | Gloucestershire | www.godsellscheese.com |
| 44 | H S Bourne | C | 8 | P | Cheshire | Cheshire | www.hsbourne.co.uk |
| 45 | Hegarty’s Cheddar | C | 3 | P/R | Cheddar, Gruyere | Cork | www.hegartycheese.ie |
| 46 | Isle of Mull Cheese | C | 2 | R | Cheddar, Blue | Inner Hebredes, Scotland | www.isleofmullcheese.co.uk |
| 47 | Lyburn Farmhouse Cheesemakers | C | 7 | P/V | hard, semi-hard, semi-soft | Wiltshire | www.lyburnfarm.co.uk |
| 48 | Monkland Cheesemakers | C | 6 | R/V | Blue, Camembert, Caerphilly/Cheddar | Herefordshire | www.monklandcheesemakers.co.uk |
| 49 | Mrs Temple Cheese | C | 6 | P/V | Alpine, Camembert, Wash Rind | Norfolk | www.mrstemplescheese.co.uk |
| 50 | Northumberland Cheese Company | C/G/S | 15 | P/V | hard, semi-soft | Northumberland | www.northumberland-cheese.co.uk |
| 51 | Padstow Cheese Company Limited | C | 6 | P/V | Lactic | Cornwall | |
| 52 | Pextenement Cheese | C | 7 | P/V/O | hard, soft coulommier/brie style, Blue | W Yorkshire | www.pextenement.co.uk |
| 53 | Quickes Traditional Ltd Cheese | C/G/S | 13 | R | Cheddar, R Leicester, D Gloucester, hard | Devon | www.quickes.co.uk |
| 54 | Ticklemore Cheese | C/G/E | 3 | P/V | blue cheese | Devon | www.ticklemorecheese.co.uk |
| 55 | Torpenhow Organic Cheese | C | 5 | P/V/O | Cheddar, Lancashire, Leicester | Cumbria | www.torpenhoworganic.co.uk |
| 56 | Wacky Wedge Cheese Company | C | 1 | R/V | Lactic | Gywnedd, Wales | https://www.wackywedge.com/ |
| 57 | Yorkshire Fine Cheese | C | 1 | p/v | Brie | Yorkshire | FB:Barncliffe Brie |
Non- Cheesemakers (84) List from 2025
| Index | Exhibitor | Product/Service | Location | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1324 Espresso | Coffee to Go | Leicestershire | FB: 1324 Espresso |
| 2 | Acropolis Foods | Med Foods | Nottinghamshire | 07446 000996 |
| 3 | Alvi's Homemade Indian | Chilled Indian Food for Home | Nottinghamshire | 07941 578003 |
| 4 | Amazing Grater | Cheese Grater | Lancashire | 07977 479987 |
| 5 | Amazing Mac Cheese | Mac 'n Cheese | Leicestershire | www.thefoodbox.catering |
| 6 | Andrew Richards Ceramics | Ceramics | Denbighshire | www.ajrpotter.com |
| 7 | Artisan Honey Company The | Honey | Lincolnshire | www.theartisanhoneycompany.co.uk |
| 8 | Aussie Outback Grill | Australian Outback Grill | Northamptonshire | FB: Aussie Outback Grill |
| 9 | Barlows of Belvoir | Jam, Preserves, Chutneys | Leicestershire | www.barlowsofbelvoir.co.uk |
| 10 | Bee Natural Wraps | Beeswax Wraps | Yorkshire | www.beenaturalwraps.co.uk |
| 11 | Big Melt | Cheese Toasties | Nottinghamshire | www.bigmelt.co.uk |
| 12 | Blackbird Coffee | Coffee | Nottinghamshire | www.blackbirdcoffee.co.uk |
| 13 | Blueberry Wine - Lutton Farm | Blueberry Wine | Northamptonshire | www.blueaurorawine.co.uk |
| 14 | Bowring Butchers | Pies, meat | Nottinghamshire | www.robertbowring.co.uk |
| 15 | Brock and Morten | Rapeseed Oil | Derbyshire | www.brockandmorten.com |
| 16 | Brocklebys | Pies - Savoury, Fruit | Leicestershire | www.brocklebys.co.uk |
| 17 | Brownins Bakery | Vegan Street Food | West Midlands | www.browninsfood.com |
| 18 | Calientes Mexican | Mexican Street Food | Staffordshire | FB: Calientes Mexican Street Food |
| 19 | Camperccino | Hot Chocolate | Leicestershire | www.camperccino.com |
| 20 | Champagne Occasions | Champagne Bar | Leicestershire | champagneoccasions.eu |
| 21 | Cherizena | Coffee beans | Leicestershire | www.cherizena.co.uk |
| 22 | Churros2 | Churros | Lancashire | 07934 720554 |
| 23 | Costco | Member Cost Savings | Leicestershire | www.costco.co.uk |
| 24 | Debbie Campbell Cakes | Cakes etc | Leicestershire | www.debbiecampbellcakes.co.uk |
| 25 | Dickinson & Morris | Melton Mowbray Pork Pies etc | Leicestershire | www.porkpie.co.uk |
| 26 | Dollies Cookies | Cookies | Leicestershire | www.dolliescookies.co.uk |
| 27 | Drinks Partners The | Cocktails, Spirits | Nottinghamshire | www.thedrinkspartners.com |
| 28 | Drivers Pickles | Pickles, Relishes, Chutneys | Leicestershire | www.driverspickles.co.uk |
| 29 | Edible Garden The | Edible Plants | Lincolnshire | 07905 518666 |
| 30 | El-Ellah Catering | Caribbean Street Food | Leicestershire | www.el-eaga.com |
| 31 | Ferneley Ice Cream | Ice Cream | Leicestershire | www.ferneleysicecream.co.uk |
| 32 | Fine Cheese Co | Crackers etc | Somerset | www.finecheese.co.uk |
| 33 | Garlic Grater | Garlic Grater | Yorkshire | 07447 179560 |
| 34 | Glorious Chocolate | Fudge | Lincolnshire | www.fudgedup.co.uk |
| 35 | Gobbies Homemade Flapjack | Flapjacks | Leicestershire | www.gobbies.co.uk |
| 36 | Gourmegg | Scotch Eggs | Derbyshire | www.gourmegg.co.uk |
| 37 | Grasmere Farm | Pork & Hot Food | Lincolnshire | www.grasmere-farm.co.uk |
| 38 | Guide Dogs | Charity | Berkshire | www.guidedogs.org.uk |
| 39 | Gwatkin Cider | Farmhouse Cider, Perry | Herefordshire | www.gwatkincider.co.uk |
| 40 | Halloumination | Hallumi Fries | Cheshire | FB: @hallouminate |
| 41 | Hanwell Wine Estate | Local Wine | Nottinghamshire | www.hanwellwine.co.uk |
| 42 | Harrison and Griffiths | Caribbean Cakes | Nottinghamshire | harrisonandgriffiths.co.uk |
| 43 | Hog Lumps | Pork Scratchings | West Midlands | 07871 297738 |
| 44 | Indulgent Chocolates | Chocolate | Leicestershire | www.indulgentchocolates.co.uk |
| 45 | J&S Artisans | Baked sweet goods | Northamptonshire | 07415 886914 |
| 46 | Janes Candles | Candles | Nottinghamshire | wwwjanescandles.co.uk |
| 47 | Jenny's Cuisine | Asia, SE Asian food | Leicestershire | FB Jenny's Cuisine |
| 48 | Kavanagh's Desserts | Baked Goods, Crumble | Rutland | www.kavanaghstearoom.com |
| 49 | Leics & Rutland Wildlife Trust | Charity | Oxfordshire | www.lrwt.org.uk |
| 50 | Lincolnshire Plum Bread Company | Plum Bread | Lincolnshire | www.LincolnshirePlumbreadCompany.co.uk |
| 51 | Little Dutch The | Poffertjes | Warwickshire | 07985 158122 |
| 52 | Malvavisco Marshmallows | Marshmallows | Lancashire | www.malvaviscouk.com |
| 53 | March House Farm | Pies, savouries, etc | Leicestershire | www.marchhousefarm.co.uk |
| 54 | More Coffee | Coffee to go | Leicestershire | www.morecoffeeco.com |
| 55 | Nenette Chocolates | Chocolate | Leicestershire | www.nenettechocolates.co.uk |
| 56 | Nidhoggr Mead Co | Mead | Yorkshire | www.nidhoggrmead.co.uk |
| 57 | Northampton Charcuterie Company | Charcuterie | Northamptonshire | www.northamptoncheesecompany.co.uk |
| 58 | Nottingham Cheese Shop | Cheese | Nottinghamshire | www.cheeseshop-nottingham.co.uk |
| 59 | O'Donnell Moonshine | Liqueur | Lancashire | www.odonnellmoonshine.co.uk |
| 60 | Old Vodka | Old Handmade Vodka | Hertfordshire | www.oldvodka.co.uk |
| 61 | OliveOlive | Olive Oil | Cambridgeshire | www.oliveolive.co.uk |
| 62 | Olivia's Bakery | Breads, pastries etc | Leicestershire | www.oliviasbakery.co.uk |
| 63 | Picks Organic | Organic sausages & burgers | Leicestershire | www.picksorganic.co.uk |
| 64 | Retro Shots | Flavoured Vodka etc | Lancashire | www.retroshots.co.uk |
| 65 | Ruddy Fine Distillery | Gin | Nottinghamshire | www.ruddyfine.co.uk |
| 66 | Rugby Distillery | Gin | Warwickshire | www.rugbydistillery.co.uk |
| 67 | S&A Fruit and Veg | Fruit and Vegetables | Lincolnshire | 07738 445096 |
| 68 | Samosa Wallah | Samosas | Leicestershire | www.samosa-wallah.com |
| 69 | Sawley Kitchen The | Shortbread Biscuits, Giant Merangues | Yorkshire | www.sawleykitchen.co.uk |
| 70 | Sizzlers Prime Meats | Game, exotic meats | Cheshire | www.sizzlersprimemeats.co.uk |
| 71 | Sloeberry Spirits | Fruit Liqueurs | Leicestershire | www.sloeberryspirits.co.uk |
| 72 | Snail and Rabbit Tea | Tea & Accessories | Nottinghamshire | www.snailandrabbit.co.uk |
| 73 | Spirits of the Place | Ports, wines | Derbyshire | 07870 732446 |
| 74 | Spyros - The Greek Experience | Greek Cuisine | London | www.alfaukwholesale.co.uk |
| 75 | Sweet Surrender | Speciality Desserts etc | Nottinghamshire | www.catherinehowe.com |
| 76 | Thermomix | Kitchen Gadget | Berkshire | www.vorwerk.co.uk |
| 77 | Time for a Beer | Beer | Warwickshire | www.tunnelbrewery.co.uk |
| 78 | Tuscany and Taste | Tuscan Specialities | London | tuscanyandtaste.com |
| 79 | Tynt Meadow - Trappist Ale | Trappist Craft Beer | Leicestershire | www.mountsaintbernard.org |
| 80 | Vale Honey | Honey | Lincolnshire | Valehoney.co.uk |
| 81 | Wild Garden Cam | Plants etc | Nottinghamshire | www.wildgardencam.co.uk |
| 82 | Yau's | Oriental Sauces | Cambridgeshire | www.yausfood.co.uk |
| 83 | Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe | Melton Mowbray Pork Pies etc | Leicestershire | www.porkpie.co.uk |
| 84 | Yorkshire Crisps | Yorkshire Crisps and Popcorn | Yorkshire | www.yorkshirecrisps.co.uk |