“The locals” cheese box

The price includes carriage.

Enjoy a gastronomic stroll through the rolling chalk hills of East Sussex. Away from the Downs, our heavy clay soil is not much good for crops, so we occupy ourselves with livestock.  As a result we are able to enjoy the fruits of the labour of a thriving community of cheesemakers – some long established and others still new.  If you can’t make up your mind, then why not try this selection, which we’re sure you’ll enjoy…

• 200g Smoked Mayfield – Pasteurised cow’s milk cheese; suitable for vegetarians.

Christopher’s notes: This locally made cheese is smoked in a nearby smokery over oak chippings. Its smooth, creamy texture has a slight fruitiness to balance the smoky flavour.

• 200g Ewe Eat Me – Hard pasteurised ewes’ milk; suitable for vegetarians.

Christopher’s notes: this sheep cheese is locally made by Arthur Alsop in Five Ashes. It compares favourably with a Manchego in style with a clean, slightly salty, biscuity flavour.

• Individual Lord London, c. 550g – 600g – Locally made by Arthur Alsop in Five Ashes from pasteurised cow’s milk and suitable for vegetarians.

Christopher’s notes: brie style, and fairly mild gaining an extra mature flavour during ripening.

• A pack of luxury cheese biscuits.