A Norfolk take on Camembert – soft, creamy, and made to be savoured
Produced in Norfolk by Norfolk & Better →
Made by Norfolk & Better Farm in Carbrooke, near Thetford, Norbert is a soft, bloomy-rind cheese affectionately known as the Norfolk Camembert. Its name is derived by combining the first three letters of Norfolk and the last four letters of Camembert, reflecting both its sense of place and the cheesemaking tradition that inspired it.
Handcrafted on the farm using rich Channel Island cow’s milk, Norbert benefits from milk naturally higher in butterfat, which contributes to its luxuriously creamy texture and depth of flavour. After production, the cheeses are carefully matured in the farm’s cheese caves, allowing them to develop their distinctive bloomy rind and softening interior.
Beneath its delicate white rind lies a smooth, pale paste that becomes increasingly soft and yielding as it matures. When young, the texture is fresh and creamy; as it ages, it develops into a beautifully supple, almost spoonable consistency just beneath the rind.
The flavour is savoury, rich, and balanced. Notes of fresh cream and cultured butter lead, followed by gentle mushroom and earthy tones from the bloomy rind. The finish is rounded, comforting, and deeply satisfying without becoming overpowering. It is a cheese that delivers both indulgence and refinement.
Norbert reflects the full farmhouse ethos of Norfolk & Better Farm—from milk produced by their own Channel Island herd, to maturation in their cheese caves, to the finished cheese itself. It stands as a true expression of Norfolk terroir and craftsmanship.
Cut to order at The Norfolk Deli, each piece is prepared fresh to ensure it reaches you in peak condition.
Perfect Pairings
• Crusty bread or traditional oatcakes
• Apple, pear, or caramelised onion chutney
• Sparkling wine, Champagne, or crisp white wines
• Light ales or cider
Ideal Uses
• Baked whole with fresh rosemary, garlic, and a splash of white wine
• A centrepiece for a Norfolk cheeseboard
• Served simply with crusty bread and chutney
• Enjoyed at room temperature to reveal its full character
Why We Stock It
Norbert is a perfect expression of Norfolk & Better Farm’s commitment to true farmhouse cheesemaking. Made using milk from their Channel Island herd and matured in their own cheese caves, it delivers richness, balance, and a genuine sense of place.
It is cheeses like Norbert that demonstrate Norfolk’s ability to produce soft cheeses that rival the finest examples anywhere.
