Jane Austen, Toasted Cheese and the Georgian Table
What can a piece of cheese tell us about love, wealth and social ambition? In Jane Austen’s world, quite a lot. From her own fondness for toasted cheese to the Stilton and cream cheeses woven through her novels, we explore what the Georgian table can reveal about Austen’s characters, society and everyday life.
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The Paxton & Whitfield Cheese Advent Calendar Returns for 2026
Discover the Paxton & Whitfield Cheese Advent Calendar 2026. 24 artisan cheeses, three fresh December deliveries and at least 75g of cheese each day.
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Beat the Back-to-School Blues with Cheese
Beat the back-to-school blues with three cheeses that have the thumbs-up from our own cheesemongers’ children. From nutty Gruyère and beautifully yielding Wigmore to Paxton & Whitfield Cave Aged Cheddar, these are easy favourites for lunchboxes, after-school snacks and simple family suppers.
Read ArticleA gentleman buys his hats at Locks, his shoes at Lobbs, his shirts at Harvie and Hudson, his suits at Huntsman and his cheese at Paxton & Whitfield.
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What Our Cheesemongers Are Eating Now
Meet the team behind the cheese at Paxton & Whitfield’s Cotswolds cheese rooms, where every piece is carefully matured, turned, wrapped and packed. We asked Jack, Alice and Sam which cheeses they are enjoying most right now, from irresistibly gooey Little Rollright to one very enduring love for Gorwydd Caerphilly.
Five Cheeses to Pair with Crémant du Jura
From rich Triple Cream Brie to nutty Comté and fresh, tangy Dorstone, discover five cheeses to pair with our Crémant du Jura Blanc de Blancs, and why its fine bubbles, lively acidity and rich brioche character make it such a natural partner for cheese.
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Meet the Maker : Somerset Charcuterie
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What Cheese Pairs With Pickled Fennel?
Crisp, aromatic and gently acidic, pickled fennel makes a delicious addition to a cheeseboard. Discover why our cheesemongers love pairing it with Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire, Comté and Golden Cross.
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What to Pair with Cheddar Cheese
Discover what to pair with Cheddar cheese, from West Country cider and buttery Chardonnay to English sparkling wine and Amontillado sherry. Explore our favourite drink pairings for five distinctive British cheeses, plus our top alcohol-free recommendation.
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Introducing Bowland Blue: The Transformative Art of Affinage
Meet Bowland Blue, the latest cheese to emerge from our Cotswold Maturing Room and a wonderful example of the transformative art of affinage.
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Meet the Maker: Lynher Dairies and the family behind two award-winning cheeses
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Great Taste Awards 2026: Celebrating Award Winning Cheeses
Cornish Kern leads this year’s Great Taste Award winners with an exceptional 3 Star award. Explore the cheeses currently available from our counters that impressed the judges through blind tasting, judged on flavour alone.
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