Our Christmas orders are now closed. You can still buy our Cheese Subscriptions to start in January, as well as book our courses and tasting events. If you want to purchase vouchers you can do so until the 20th December but please note that it can take up to 48 hours for the vouchers to be emailed to you as we process these manually.
We have a full counter of cheese in our shop in Pangbourne so you can still come in and purchase items in store
Price range: £4.10 through £20.50
Kingcott Blue truly celebrates Kent’s local character, rich, creamy, and versatile. Its approachable flavour ensures it pairs well with wine, fruit, nuts, or meats. However you serve it, the essence of the Kent countryside always shines through, making it an exceptional and accessible blue cheese.
From Kingcott Dairy in the Kent countryside, this Kingcott Blue perfectly balances tradition with a touch of new thinking. Its velvety texture, subtle blue veins, and careful craftsmanship stand out. You can taste the Kentish fields in every bite.
Kingcott Dairy has been part of Kent for generations. The farm dates to 1950, and the family began making cheese in the 1990s. They focus on quality and caring for the land and cows. The dairy sits in a beautiful part of Kent, surrounded by lush fields where their cows graze. The milk from these pastures gives their cheeses a distinctive flavour. Kingcott Blue was among their first blues, and its quality was quickly noticed.
Kingcott Dairy stays true to its roots, blending traditional methods with modern touches. Although Kingcott Blue is new to the British cheese scene, it’s crafted with the same care and respect for tradition you’d expect from a family farm.
Kingcott Blue starts with milk from the farm’s Holstein cows, grazing on Kent grass. The cheese cultures then create the signature blue veins. After that, the cheese matures for a few weeks, with blue veins developing as the team regularly turns the cheeses to ensure ideal ripening.
The result: a smooth, creamy blue cheese with a rich, tangy yet approachable flavour. It’s a crowd-pleaser, even for blue cheese sceptics.
Kingcott Blue’s golden exterior reveals blue veins and a soft, creamy centre when sliced, offering a well-balanced taste. It gives off buttery, creamy aromas with a hint of earthiness. The flavour is rich, velvety, and gently salty from the blue, subtle enough to win over those unsure about blue cheese.
Let it melt on your tongue and notice sweet cream, a grassy note from Kent, and a gentle tang. The blue veins add saltiness, and the richness keeps the flavour balanced. The savoury finish invites another bite. This is one of those cheeses that change as they mature, always creamy, with just the right amount of blue tang. Whether you catch it young or let it age a bit, it’s always a treat and never too much.
Jen’s note: Raw milk British blues are few and far between so I was really excited to try this one, and gosh it’s lived up to my expectations!
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Ingredients (Allergens are listed in capitals)
MILK, starter cultures, rennet, salt, Penicillium Roqueforti
Normal opening Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm until:
Sunday 22nd 9am – 4pm
Monday 23rd 9am – 4pm
Christmas Eve 9am – 12pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Friday 27th Closed
Saturday 28th 9am – 4pm
Sunday 29th Closed
Monday 30th 9am – 2pm
Tuesday 31st 9am – 2pm
New Year’s Day Closed
Thursday 2nd January Closed
Friday 3rd 9am – 4pm then open as normal
After Christmas our courier delivery slots start from 8th January.
