Award Winning Sussex Cheese Makers
Alsop & Walker
Alsop & Walker are award-winning British cheesemakers based in the heart of East Sussex, dedicated to crafting a range of cheeses perfect for every cheeseboard.
We’re a small, dedicated team working from our Sussex creamery and at Borough Market in London, united by a shared passion for artisan cheese. We enjoy every stage of the process, from developing new recipes and making cheese to cutting, packing, and preparing orders. Early starts and teamwork are a way of life at Alsop & Walker, with everyone contributing to ensure our customers receive exceptional products and a high level of personal service.
We use locally sourced milk from five distinct cow breeds: Jersey, Ayrshire, Norwegian Red, Gloucester crossed with Swiss Brown, and Holstein. This unique blend of milk contributes depth of flavour and character to every cheese we make.
Combining traditional cheesemaking skills with modern methods, we create distinctive cheeses that are full of flavour and individuality. All our milk is pasteurised, and we use vegetarian rennet, ensuring our cheeses are suitable for vegetarians.
Meet The Cows
Ayreshire
Origin: This breed was brought to America around 1800 from the county of Ayr in Scotland.
Characteristics: Known as the “aristocrat” of dairy breeds because of their size and vigour. They are rusty-red and white in colour and adapt easily to their environment.
Interesting Fact: Because of their adaptability, Ayrshires are found in most parts of the world, including Southern Africa.
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Brown Swiss
Origin: The Alps of Switzerland.
Characteristics: The Brown Swiss is considered the oldest of the dairy breeds. Brown Swiss can vary in colour, from silver to dark brown, and are large with large ears. Their milk is ideal for making cheese because of its high protein-to-fat ratio.
Interesting Fact: In Switzerland, Brown Swiss are taken to high mountain meadows in the summer. They wear large cowbells so farmers can find them in the fog!
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Gloucester
Origins: Severn Valley and Gloucester
Characteristics: The Old Gloucester or Gloucester is one of the oldest breeds originating as early as the 13th century. It is a traditional British breed of cattle It was originally a triple-purpose breed, reared for milk, for beef and for draught use; it is now a dual-purpose animal.
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Jersey
Origin: The Isle of Jersey in the English Channel.
Characteristics: The Jersey is the smallest of the dairy breeds and her colour ranges from light to dark brown. The most heat-tolerant of dairy breeds, she produces milk with a very high butterfat content (perfect for ice cream).