British Ingredients

Snowdonia have achieved that rare balance of salty mature Cheddar cheese with silky creaminess, and it is heavenly. Spiked with garlic and herbs to bring out the grassy notes of the cheese, it’s no wonder Green Thunder has accrued a host of awards for its producer. The wax-covered truckle make...

If you like your cheese to have real character then this extra mature Lancashire bomb will go down a treat. Aged for three years, its flavour is explosive, full bodied and deliciously creamy. Handmade by a family company, the cheese is encased in a wax sphere to create the ‘bomb’. It&rsq...

This superb cheese from the Snowdonia Cheese Company has won awards for its fiery kick and well balanced flavours. The Red Leicester cheese is infused with chillies and crushed pepper to give bold spice with a salty, full-flavoured tang. It makes a great addition to a party cheese board and is delic...

An ash pyramid with a Geotrichum rind, this creamy goat’s cheese has a lemony flavour and a very smooth, close texture. 

Rachel is a semi-soft goat’s cheese with a washed rind and a medium sweet flavour. The cheese is named after a sweet and slightly nutty friend of the cheese maker! 

This blue veined organic cheese differs from most bold British blues. First a rich creaminess followed by a short saltiness then the blue tones with a delicate lingering flavour. Perl Las is great melted onto steak or added to a salad dressing. 

White Lake Dairy of Somerset produce two cheeses that are closely related. One is called Rachel and the other is this, Katherine. Katherine is a raw milk version of Rachel and is made with animal rennet and washed in Somerset Cider Brandy. This goat’s cheese has a slightly softer texture and a...

The Isle of Wight Blue has won a host of prestigious cheese awards and its flavour certainly lives up to these accolades. It is a handmade, naturally rinded soft blue cheese made from pasteurised Guernsey cow’s milk. Veined with blue streaks, it has been aged only about three to five weeks so ...

Named the ‘Supreme Champion’ at the British Cheese Awards 2010, the organic Golden Cenarth is a semi-soft washed rind cheese. The full-flavoured cheese is soft with a buttery texture and light, nutty aftertaste. It is presented in a wooden box, which makes it perfect for baking, ready to...

This is a fantastic ash goat’s cheese log with an ash rind and a citrusy tang. Made in Somerset, the cheese has a lovely smooth texture and is vegetarian. 

The Cropwell Bishop Stilton half wheel is taken as a lateral slice of the whole wheel. It is made from the best milk available and churned authentically, in the same way it has been for over 100 years. It is rich, tangy and fantastic to indulge in at special times like Christmas. Enjoy it with&...

Cropwell Bishop potted Stilton is one of the Christmas classics. Rich creamy blue Stilton is presented in a beautiful jar and this set includes one jar of the classic Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton and another which is laced with port. It’s perfect for giving as a gift or simply enjoying with fr...

Cropwell Bishop potted Stilton is one of the Christmas classics. Rich creamy blue Stilton is laced with port and presented in a beautiful jar. It’s perfect for giving as a gift or simply enjoying with friends and family. Spoon out of the jar, slather on crackers, top with truffle honey, pickle...

These beautiful little flowers are vibrant orange and will add a lively burst of colour to your plates. Tagettes are part of the marigold family and have a mild flavour with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. They are a beautiful garnish to work with and are perfect for canapés and delicate dishes ...

Apple blossom is available from April through to November. It is an eye catching red and makes a really fine garnish. The taste is like tart apple so these pretty flowers are well suited to pastry dishes or cheese platters.

As this delicate vegetable thrives best in cool, damp conditions, England is an asparagus paradise. This family-grown brand is the epitome of asparagus excellence, with that wonderful nutty flavour and tender texture combination which have made it a favourite with Michelin chefs. All you need is som...

Also known as 'Japanese/spider mustard', this piquant leaf looks a lot like rocket, and has a hot, dry aftertaste which adds a wonderful bite to salads, soups and stir fries. Try it on salmon for a change, or put a little in your sandwich for a little variety at lunchtime.

The mild, fresh tang of parsley has long been a household favourite, thanks to its ability to enhance without ever overpowering. Along with lemon, it makes the perfect garnish for fresh fish dishes, and a wonderful flavouring for cooking butter - simply shred into melted butter in a pan, or beat int...

Fennel has always been a big noise, both in the kitchen and in mythology (the god Bacchus carried a fennel wand according to some). This micro herb has strong licorice notes, and you can eat it raw as a salad or garnish any time - try some in chicken or fish-based soups.

Warming and sweet, Thai basil gives a delicious fragrance to any dish and is a very close relative of that star of Mediterranean cooking. The dainty leaves are very pretty and should be added to dishes as a garnish rather than during cooking to prevent them leaves burning and impairing the flav...