Discover blue cheeses made in Norfolk, bringing creamy textures, savoury depth and distinctive local character to your cheeseboard. From the established favourite Binham Blue to Jiffler Blue, this collection celebrates Norfolk cheesemakers and their individual approaches to blue cheese.
Made by Mrs Temple’s Cheese in Wighton, Binham Blue combines a creamy texture with a rounded blue tang. Jiffler Blue, from Norfolk & Better in Carbrooke, offers buttery richness and a gentle blue character. It also won Best Blue at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2026.
Whether you already love blue cheese or are looking for an approachable place to start, explore our Norfolk selection below. Every cheese in this collection is made in Norfolk, with online ordering and delivery across mainland UK.
Your Norfolk Blue Cheese Questions Answered
What blue cheeses are made in Norfolk?
Binham Blue and Jiffler Blue are two blue cheeses made in Norfolk. Binham Blue is produced by Mrs Temple’s Cheese at Wighton in North Norfolk, while Jiffler Blue is made by Norfolk & Better in Carbrooke, near Thetford.
Both are cow’s milk cheeses, with their own balance of creaminess, savoury flavour and blue character. Browse the products above for current availability.
What is Binham Blue like?
Binham Blue is a creamy, blue-veined cow’s milk cheese made by Mrs Temple’s Cheese. It has a dense yet yielding texture, with mellow creaminess and a savoury blue tang.
It is a good choice for a Norfolk cheeseboard, served simply with crackers, bread or fresh fruit so you can appreciate its flavour.
What is Jiffler Blue like?
Jiffler Blue is a creamy cow’s milk blue cheese made by Norfolk & Better. Its buttery texture and gentle blue flavour make it an approachable option, with subtle savoury, salty and herbal notes.
It offers plenty of character without relying on intense sharpness, and works equally well on a cheeseboard or in cooking.
Which Norfolk blue cheese should I try if I usually find blue cheese too strong?
Jiffler Blue is a useful starting point: its maker describes it as a mild, creamy blue with a buttery texture. Binham Blue is also worth exploring if you enjoy creamy cheeses but want a more noticeable blue tang.
Ripeness affects flavour, so please ask us if you would like help choosing a gentler cheese from the counter.
Is Norfolk blue cheese similar to Stilton?
Binham Blue and Jiffler Blue offer alternatives for someone who enjoys blue cheese and wants to discover Norfolk makers. Both have their own recipes, textures and flavours; neither is Stilton.
If you are choosing a local blue for a cheeseboard, consider whether you prefer mellow creaminess or a more pronounced blue character, rather than expecting an exact match for Stilton.
Has Norfolk blue cheese won any awards?
Yes. Jiffler Blue from Norfolk & Better won Best Blue at the British & Irish Cheese Awards 2026. It is an excellent reason to discover a Norfolk-made cheese that may be less familiar than established British blue cheeses.
What goes well with Norfolk blue cheese?
Try pears, apples, walnuts, oatcakes or crusty bread. A little honey or fruit chutney brings a sweet contrast to the cheese’s savoury flavour.
For a Norfolk pairing, explore locally made chutneys, honey, beer or cider. Start with small amounts of your chosen accompaniment so the cheese remains the main attraction.
Can I use Norfolk blue cheese in cooking?
Yes. Try stirring a little into a sauce, crumbling it over a warm vegetable tart, or adding it to a pear and walnut salad. Blue cheese also works well with mushrooms, leeks and potatoes.
Add gradually and taste before seasoning, as the cheese contributes salt as well as flavour.
Which cheeses should I serve alongside a Norfolk blue?
For a varied Norfolk cheeseboard, pair Binham Blue or Jiffler Blue with a soft cheese such as Norfolk White Lady or Breckland Brie, and a hard cheese such as Norfolk Dapple or Wells Alpine.
This gives you contrasting textures and flavours while keeping the cheese selection entirely Norfolk-made.
Are Norfolk blue cheeses pasteurised and suitable for vegetarians?
Check each cheese’s product details for milk treatment and vegetarian suitability. These are separate questions: pasteurisation concerns the milk, while vegetarian suitability depends on the ingredients, including the rennet.
Please contact us before ordering if you need help finding a cheese that meets your requirements.
Where can I buy Norfolk blue cheese online?
You can order Norfolk blue cheese from The Norfolk Deli for delivery across mainland UK, or visit our cheese counter in Hunstanton.
Choose from the collection above and add Norfolk hard cheeses, soft cheeses and accompaniments to create your own cheeseboard.
How should I store Norfolk blue cheese?
Keep your cheese refrigerated in its original wrapping or suitable cheese paper, and follow the storage instructions and dates supplied. Keep it wrapped separately from other cheeses to protect their individual flavours.
Before serving, allow the portion you intend to eat a little time out of the fridge so its flavour and texture can develop.
