Import British Artisan Cheese
Over 80 exclusively British artisan cheeses, matured in our own rooms in Cambridge. We supply retailers, distributors and hospitality groups worldwide.
Three-Time Affineur of the Year • SALSA+Cheese Accredited • World Cheese Awards Judge • Guilde Internationale des Fromagers
Talk to UsThree-Time Affineur of the Year
Matured in Our Own Rooms in Cambridge
Exclusively British Artisan Cheese
SALSA+Cheese & HACCP Accredited
World Cheese Awards Judge
Why British Artisan Cheese?
Britain produces over 1,000 named cheese varieties, from raw milk territorials with centuries of heritage to a new generation of makers producing some of the most exciting cheese anywhere in the world. British artisan cheese regularly features in the top 10 at the World Cheese Awards, yet internationally it remains one of the most under-represented and under-appreciated cheese cultures on earth.
If your customers know Stilton and Cheddar, we can show them a Britain they have never tasted. If they don't know British cheese at all, even better. The opportunity to build a new category in your market is wide open.
Why Rennet & Rind?
We are not a distributor who happens to stock cheese. We are an affineur-led specialist. Every cheese we supply has been selected, matured and assessed by our team before it leaves our rooms.
Our CEO and Affineur, Perry James Wakeman, is a three-time Affineur of the Year, a member of the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers, and was invited to represent Great Britain as the sole super judge at the World Cheese Awards, selecting the best cheese in the world from over 5,400 entries. Our work has been covered by CNN and media worldwide.
We already supply international partners via both air freight and sea freight. We handle all UK export health certificates, vet-signed paperwork and customs documentation. SALSA+Cheese and HACCP accredited. When you work with us, you are getting an out-of-the-box solution, not a first-time exporter finding their feet.
Markets We Supply
We are actively building partnerships with retailers, distributors, restaurants and hotel groups in the following regions.
Europe
France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, Spain, Italy and beyond.
Middle East
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Our cheeses are well suited to premium hotel, airline and hospitality settings.
East Asia
Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan.
North America
USA and Canada. We are preparing for FDA registration and welcome conversations with importers and specialist retailers.
Australasia
We already supply partners in Australia via sea freight.
Your Market?
If your market is not listed here, get in touch anyway. We are open to any conversation about bringing British artisan cheese to new audiences.
Our Cheese Selection
We supply over 80 British artisan cheeses across every style. Whether you are building a retail cheese counter, curating an import selection, or sourcing for premium hospitality, we work with you to build a range that fits your market
SOFT
Brie, Camembert-style and original British soft cheeses. Delicate, creamy and increasingly sought-after by international buyers and importers.
HARD
Clothbound Cheddar, Lancashire, Red Leicester and the great British territorials. Raw milk and matured varieties in whole wheels and export-ready formats.
BLUE
Stilton, Stichelton and a new wave of British blues. Complex character, world-class quality, consistently among the top-rated at international competition.
GOAT & SHEEP
From delicate fresh styles to aged hard cheeses, all from British herds and flocks. Growing international demand for British goat and sheep varieties.
WASHED
Bold, funky and distinctive. Beer-washed, cider-washed and brine-washed cheeses matured in our own rooms. Increasingly sought-after worldwide.
ALL
View our full range of over 80 British artisan cheeses. We can help you build a selection tailored to your market and your customers.
How It Works
Get in Touch
Fill out the form below or email us. Tell us about your business, your market and what you are looking for.
We Build Your Selection
Based on your needs, we recommend cheeses, formats and quantities that work for your market and your customers.
Documentation & Compliance
We handle all UK export health certificates, vet-signed paperwork and customs documentation. SALSA+Cheese and HACCP accredited.
Ongoing Partnership
Cheese care guidance, tasting notes, point-of-sale materials and remote consultation for your team. We are in it for the long term.
Practicalities
SALSA+Cheese Accredited
We hold SALSA+Cheese accreditation, the industry-recognised food safety standard for artisan cheese suppliers. Audited annually.
Full HACCP Plan
Comprehensive HACCP documentation covering every stage from goods in to dispatch. Available to share with your compliance team on request.
Export Health Certificates
All export orders are accompanied by vet-signed Export Health Certificates and any additional phytosanitary documentation required for your market.
Full Traceability
Every cheese is traceable back to the farm, the maker and the batch. We supply full provenance documentation with every order.
Formats & Shelf Life
We supply whole wheels, half wheels and pre-cut portions. Vacuum packing and modified atmosphere packaging available for extended shelf life.
Pricing
We typically quote ex-works from our facility in Cambridge. We are flexible on order size and happy to discuss trial orders to get the partnership started.
Start a Conversation
Whether you are a distributor, retailer, restaurant group or hotel, we would love to hear from you.
Or email us directly at hello@rennetandrind.co.uk