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his suits at Huntsman and his cheese at Paxton & Whitfield.

Winston Churchill

World Cup of Cheese: Semi Finals Set as the Final Four Are Confirmed
14 July 2026

World Cup of Cheese: Semi Finals Set as the Final Four Are Confirmed

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The Ultimate Guide to Comté: France's Greatest Mountain Cheese
08 July 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Comté: France's Greatest Mountain Cheese

For more than a millennium, Comté has been crafted in the mountains of eastern France using remarkably few ingredients: raw cow's milk, salt, rennet and time

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Discover the Flavours of France at Our Upcoming Virtual Cheese Tasting
08 July 2026

Discover the Flavours of France at Our Upcoming Virtual Cheese Tasting

Joining us for our Virtual Tasting this month? Here are our suggested pairings! 

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A Weekend at Quicke's Farm: Learning from One of Britain's Great Cheddar Makers
08 July 2026

A Weekend at Quicke's Farm: Learning from One of Britain's Great Cheddar Makers

There are few opportunities quite like the annual Specialist Cheesemakers Association (SCA) Farm Visit. Each year, it brings together cheesemakers, affineurs, retailers and industry professionals from across the UK to share knowledge, exchange ideas and celebrate the craft of artisan cheesemaking.

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World Cup of Cheese 2026: The Quarter Finals Are Here
08 July 2026

World Cup of Cheese 2026: The Quarter Finals Are Here

Thirty-two exceptional cheeses entered the competition. After weeks of dramatic knock-out fixtures, passionate in-store voting and more than a few surprise results, just eight remain.

The Paxton & Whitfield World Cup of Cheese now reaches the quarter-final stage, where every vote counts and every tasting could decide who progresses to the final four

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World Cup of Cheese Opening Round: Giant Killings, Penalty Drama and a Cheddar Collapse
30 June 2026

World Cup of Cheese Opening Round: Giant Killings, Penalty Drama and a Cheddar Collapse

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Biddenden Ortega & Artisan Cheese: A Perfect English Pairing for English Wine Week
24 June 2026

Biddenden Ortega & Artisan Cheese: A Perfect English Pairing for English Wine Week

To celebrate English Wine Week, we explore one of our favourite pairings: Biddenden Ortega from Kent's oldest commercial vineyard alongside a selection of exceptional English artisan cheeses. Fresh, aromatic and wonderfully food-friendly, this distinctive white wine proves that English wine belongs at the cheeseboard.

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Baron Bigod aux Poivres Crowned People's Choice Best Soft Cheese at Affineur of the Year 2026
17 June 2026

Baron Bigod aux Poivres Crowned People's Choice Best Soft Cheese at Affineur of the Year 2026

To receive the People's Choice Award for Best Soft Cheese is particularly meaningful because it reflects the enthusiasm of those who tasted the cheeses themselves.

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