Keen’s Cheddar

A Somerset farmhouse Cheddar with 18 months of age, tangy bite, and deep tradition

Handcrafted by the Keen family at Moorhayes Farm in Wincanton, Somerset, Keen’s Cheddar has been made using traditional methods since 1899. Now led by brothers Stephen and George, alongside the next generation, Nick and James, the family uses milk from their own herd of 250 Friesian cows and a carefully chosen traditional starter culture to craft this iconic cheese.

Each batch is hand-cut, drained, "cheddared," and milled – a labour-intensive process that results in a moist, crumbly texture and rich, full-bodied flavour. Matured for at least 18 months on the farm, it delivers bold tang, savoury depth, and a subtle note of onion. This is Cheddar made the proper way – by a family that’s been doing it for generations.

Winner of Best Protected Name Cheese at the Artisan Cheese Awards 2021