The Cheesemonger

Our passion shines through

Sheppy's Cheesemonger is dedicated to bringing the best farmhouse and artisan cheeses to our customers and community. Alongside exceptional customer service driven by our knowledge and experience, we aim to give everyone who visits us a unique and personal experience. We will happily let you sample any product we sell so you can share in our knowledge and passion for the tastes and stories behind our cheeses and engage with the producers in the same way we do.

"Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff and a delicious range. Stay away from the cheese counter unless you are ready to carry out your body weight in cheese."

September – cheesemonger choice and cider pairing

This month our cheesemongers have chosen a pairing with a real botanical punch – Harlech paired with Sheppy’s Craft Perry – a match that brings together the herbaceous spirit of Wales with the delicate elegance of the pear orchard.

Harlech is a creamy, smooth mature cheddar blended with chopped horseradish and parsley. It is a cheese of bold personality; the parsley lends a fresh, garden-green aroma, while the horseradish provides a distinct, warming "kick" that tingles on the tongue without being overly spicy. Encased in a striking orange wax, it is as vibrant in flavour as it is in appearance.

Sheppy’s Craft Perry is a refined, sparkling alternative to traditional apple cider. Made from dessert pears, it is notably lighter and more delicate, featuring a pale straw colour and a soft, floral nose. It is crisp and refreshing, with a gentle sweetness and a smooth, wine-like finish that dances on the palate.

Why They Work Together

This pairing is all about balancing heat with hydration. The zingy, sinus-clearing warmth of the horseradish in the Harlech is beautifully tempered by the cool, succulent notes of the Perry. While the parsley in the cheese highlights the floral, grassy undertones of the pears, the Perry’s fine bubbles act as a refreshing counterpoint to the cheddar’s richness. The result is a clean, invigorating tasting experience where the sweetness of the fruit perfectly rounds off the savoury spice of the herbs. It’s a bold, unconventional duo that is surprisingly harmonious and deeply refreshing.

Enjoy 10% off Harlech throughout this month — the perfect excuse to add a little bit of herb-infused heat to your next cheeseboard.

Heritage

At Sheppy's it is important for us to know about our cheesemakers, who they are, their history, their story and their processes so there is a direct connection from them to you.

At our core is a selection of some of the most inspiring and exciting raw milk and pasteurised cheeses currently being made. We supply cheese made from cow, goat and sheep milk, traditional animal rennet and many vegetarian varieties. We have a range of blues, washed rinds, fresh yoghurty cheeses, young curds, soft unctuous cheeses and traditional hearty regional cheeses.

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Celebrate your special occasion with cheese cake

At Sheppy's Cheesemongers we are experienced in putting together a combination of cheese to suit any occasion. Each ‘cake’ is created specifically to fit your budget and the size of your party.

Decorated with seasonal flowers and fruit each one is unique to your occasion.

Values aligned

Cider comes from the land, the flavour comes from the earth and the orchard where the fruit is grown. Cheese is no different, its complexity is created by the milk, the animals and the pastures themselves. Both products rely on the terrain, soil and climate of a region for their products to flourish.

We work with cheesemakers that value the quality of what they produce and whose practices sustain our environment and cultural heritage. They produce food with a story - a provenance and place.

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We've been at it a while

At Sheppy's we have built fantastic relationships with many regional and European producers. Here you can see a receipt from Jon Sheppy dated 1859 for the sale of butter and cream to a local cheese producer