WELCOME
Here at Snowdonia Cheese Co, we’ve been creating exceptional cheese since 2001. Delicious, small-batch cheeses with as much character as the wild and beautiful Snowdonia landscape.
Our close-knit family of food lovers, craftspeople, cheese experts and cheese obsessives now produce 11 handcrafted Cheddars and Red Leicesters, sealed in richly colored wax. Crunchy crackers. Little jars of chutney. Velvety cheese bakes for heating at home.
We make food we love to eat ourselves. Products that pass our uncompromising taste tests. Deeply rooted in North Wales. Snowdonia Cheese’s multi-award-winning range is now enjoyed in over 32 countries – as well as at our own kitchen tables.
Enjoy the enclosed selection of our products – and we look forward to hearing your feedback.
John & Richard Founders of Snowdonia
Cheese Co.
THE STORY OF ROCK STAR
Rock Star is Snowdonia Cheese Co’s debut vintage cave-aged Cheddar, matured in Welsh slate caverns.
Inside a former slate mine, surrounded by the mountains of Snowdonia, these natural caverns provide the ideal conditions to mature our cheese. Crafted using a bespoke recipe, only the finest cheese is selected to be transferred deep into the caves, where it completes its 18-month maturation.
The time spent underground gives this extraordinary Cheddar a deep flavor and a smooth, dense texture. Rock Star has a savory aroma with delicately complex notes, while its texture is incredibly smooth and irresistibly creamy with the occasional crystal crunch. On the palate, its complex flavors are as deep as the historical caverns it is aged in, and it finishes with sweet, caramel notes and a long, savory tang. Sealed in slate-blue wax, it’s the undisputed star of any cheeseboard.
Pictured left: Llechwedd slate caverns; Rock Star vintage cave-aged Cheddar
A FAMILY COLLABORATION
Ruby Mist celebrates the classic pairing of cheese and port, in collaboration with the renowned, family-run Graham’s port
Decadent. Silky-smooth. Elegantly dressed in deep burgundy wax. This luscious mature Cheddar is infused with Graham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port, made from grapes harvested in the heart of the Douro Valley and aged for five years in seasoned wooden casks at Graham’s 1890 Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. It’s then finished with a dash of French brandy.
Unfolding slowly, the rich fruitiness of the Graham’s LBV enhances Snowdonia’s savory Cheddar with subtle demerara back notes, while the brandy lends a gentle, lingering warmth. Creamy and indulgent, Ruby Mist is best served after sunset with a Fig & Cranberry Cracker and some Pear, Date & Cognac Chutney – or savored alongside a square of dark chocolate and a glass of your favorite port.
Pictured right: Graham’s vineyard, Douro Valley, Portugal
OPENING A WAXED TRUCKLE CHEESE CARE & PREPARATION
Our cheeses are famous for their jewel-coloured wax casings – not only do they look good, but they keep the cheese tasting delicious, retain allimportant moisture and help preserve it too.
Follow our simple tips to keep your cheese at its best.
z Our cheeses need to be kept refrigerated between 2 and 5°C.
z We recommend removing the cheese from the fridge for 30 minutes, bringing the cheese to room temperature. This softens the wax slightly – and cheese also tastes better when it’s not fridge-cold.
z Remove the sticky labels, front and back before cutting and enjoying.
z As a guideline, we recommend consuming your cheese within 7-10 days of opening.
z Once opened, ensure the cheese is tightly wrapped in waxed paper and stored in the fridge.
z Take a sharp knife and (carefully) slice around the top edge of the wax.
z Lift off the “lid” to reveal the awardwinning cheese inside.
z Turn over the truckle then cut into the wax across the base and up the sides.
z Peel away the rest of the wax –gently does it!
CREATE THE ULTIMATE CHEESEBOARD
The mountains, valleys and winding rivers of North Wales have long shaped the way we make our cheese – and now they’ll inspire the way you serve it.
At Snowdonia Cheese Co, our experts have created tried-and-tested cuts for our waxed truckles, each echoing this beautiful landscape: lofty peaks, craggy ridges, weathered rocks, gentle curves. Master them, and you have the makings of the Ultimate Cheeseboard.
Transform those shapes into a showstopping scene that’s a feast for the eyes as well as the palate – a tempting platter brimming with all your Snowdonia favourites, made for sharing and savoring.
FIVE WAYS TO CUT OUR CHEESES
1 PEAKS
Cut the truckle across the circumference to form two thinner circles. Take each circle and cut into four quarters, then halve each quarter again. Arrange standing upright on the board.
2 RIDGES
Cut the truckle into quarters. Take a quarter and cut into four equal pieces. Repeat with each quarter until you have 16 pieces. Arrange on the board, slightly overlapping each other.
3 PLINTHS
Cut 1cm thick slices across the truckle. These can be positioned around the edge of a board and fanned out.
4 ROCKS
Remove the wax from the truckle, and use the fork end of a cheese knife to create rustic chunks by pressing the knife into the cheese and turning clockwise.
5 SLATES
Remove the wax and cut the cheese into 1cm-thick slices across the truckle. Cut each slice lengthways into three equal pieces.
OUR CHEESES
Discover our multi-award-winning cheeses, each handcrafted using natural ingredients for a distinctive depth of flavor and a moreish creaminess.
ROCK STAR
GREEN THUNDER
RED STORM
TRUFFLE TROVE
RUBY MIST
BLACK BOMBER
AMBER MIST
RED DEVIL
BEECH WOOD
Creamy extra mature Cheddar with intense, deeply savory flavor notes BLACK BOMBER
Pairings
A Cabernet Sauvignon or an oaked Chardonnay
Best enjoyed simply with fresh crusty bread and good-quality chutney
TRUFFLE TROVE
Luxuriously rich extra mature Cheddar infused with Italian Black Summer truffle
Pairings
A Barolo or a dry sparkling white wine such as champagne
A star attraction on any cheeseboard. Serve with plain crackers or crusty sourdough bread
ROCK STAR
Smooth and creamy vintage Cheddar, matured in Welsh slate caverns
Pairings
Rich and fruity red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, or a rich dry white wines, such as white Burgundy
Crusty walnut or sourdough bread
Complex and refined vintage Red Leicester with sweet caramel notes
Pairings
A Chilean Merlot
Serve with fresh crusty bread
GREEN THUNDER
A sensationally savory mature Cheddar with roasted garlic and aromatic garden herbs
Pairings
A New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
AMBER MIST
Creamy mature Cheddar intertwined with awardwinning single malt whisky, matured in Madeira casks
Pairings
A wee dram of single malt whisky
Serve with walnuts, apples and golden raisins
Melt on a jacket potato and serve with a crispy green salad
RUBY MIST
Silky-smooth mature Cheddar infused with Graham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port and a dash of French brandy
Pairings
An aged ruby port
An after-dinner cheese course served with a fruity chutney and dark chocolate
NEW RECIPE
NEW RECIPE
RED DEVIL
A fiery Red Leicester with a secret blend of Habanero chillies, peppers and spices
Pairings
A refreshing pale lager
Delicious melted over tortilla chips
BEECH WOOD
Mature Cheddar, naturally cold-smoked over beechwood for a mellow depth and warmth
Pairings
A malty, amber ale
Melt over burgers for a mellow, smoky flavour
OUR PRE-PACKED CHEESES
Our new range of delicious, characterful cheeses which are made from unique family recipes and are bursting with flavor.
NEW
NEW
NEW
VINTAGE CAVE
- AGED
CHEDDAR
Rich and sharp vintage CaveAged Cheddar with a savory depth of flavor
Pairings
Cabernet Sauvignon or an oaked Chardonnay
Serve with rye bread or dates and walnuts
AGED CHEDDAR
Sharp and flavorful aged cheddar which is smooth and balanced
Pairings
Malbec or Pinot Grigio
Serve with wholewheat crackers and a fruity chutney
Rich and savory with a crumbly texture and a delicate sweetness
Pairings
Pinot Noir
Perfect with pecan nut and slices of pear
Cheddar with delicate fresh sage notes SAGE DERBY
Pairings
Sauvignon Blanc or a fruity Merlot
Add small cubes to a green salad
PORT DERBY
Cheddar with sweet, fruity port wine flavour & notes of French brandy
Pairings
Late bottled vintage Port or a Tawny Port
Serve on a cheeseboard with dark chocolate and sweet black grapes
OUR CHEESE BAKES
Created by our chefs using the finest natural ingredients, our cheese bakes are ready to be served as rich and creamy sharing dips in 22 minutes.
BLACK BOMBER
WELSH RAREBIT CHEESE BAKE
A rich and velvety dip with Cheddar, ale and wholegrain mustard, served hot from the oven
Pairings
Serve as a hearty dip alongside generous chunks of rustic sourdough bread, crunchy cornichons or crudités such as radishes, carrots and heritage tomatoes.
Its classic Welsh rarebit flavors are also a great pairing for a golden craft ale.
ROCK STAR
CHEESE & WINE BAKE
A hot and creamy dip with cave-aged Cheddar, cracked black pepper and Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings
Enjoy this bake as an indulgent sharing dip alongside chunks of crusty baguette, slices of apple, freshly cut crudités and crunchy cornichons or gherkins.
A glass of crisp white wine such as Alsatian Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc makes the perfect accompaniment.
OUR CRACKERS
Handcrafted for your cheeseboard
Designed to pair with our exceptional Cheddars, Red Leicesters and chutneys on a cheeseboard or sharing platter, Snowdonia Cheese Co crackers are handcrafted in small batches using expertly sourced natural ingredients –no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives – and baked the traditional way.
WHOLEGRAIN & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL CRACKERS
Malty, crunchy crackers with extra virgin olive oil and stoneground wholemeal flour
Pairings
These pair beautifully with rich and creamy hard cheeses such as Black Bomber extra mature Cheddar.
FIG &
CRACKERS
Delectably sweet crackers with figs, cranberries and extra virgin olive oil
Pairings
The perfect carrier for Rock Star vintage cave-aged Cheddar or your favorite hard, continental cheese such as a sweet and nutty Gruyère.
SPELT & SEA SALT CRACKERS
Delicate and buttery biscuits with spelt flour, sea salt and natural yoghurt
Pairings
An exceptional match for rich and savory cheeses such as Red Storm vintage Red Leicester.
OUR CHUTNEYS
Our traditionally made chutneys are created from bespoke recipes, unique to Snowdonia Cheese Co, and are available in six different flavors, from spicy to sweet.
HOT HONEY
Single-origin blossom honey infused with South American Scotch Bonnet chilli
BALSAMIC CARAMELISED ONION
Red onions with muscovado sugar and aged balsamic vinegar of Modena
SPICED TOMATO & VODKA
Deliciously spicy Italian sun-dried tomatoes combined with premium French vodka
PEAR, DATE & COGNAC
A seductively sweet combination of snow pears, aromatic cognac and slowly ripened dates
RHUBARB & GIN
Sweet, zingy rhubarb meets aromatic London dry gin and a hint of warm stem ginger
CHEESE & CHUTNEY PAIRING GUIDE
Our chutneys are the perfect accompaniment to all your favorite cheeses.
CHUTNEYS
Balsamic Caramelised Onion Pear, Date & Cognac
Spiced Tomato & Vodka Rhubarb & Gin Hot Honey
Black Bomber
Truffle Trove
Red Storm
Rock Star
Green Thunder
Ruby Mist
Amber Mist
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BLACK BOMBER
DECADENT CHEESEBOARD
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PAIR BLACK BOMBER WITH...
Chutney
Snowdonia Cheese Co
Balsamic Caramelised
Onion Chutney
Accompaniments
Pistachios, blackberries, figs, black grapes, pomegranate
Crackers
Snowdonia Cheese Co
Wholegrain & Extra Virgin
Olive Oil Crackers
Drink
Cabernet Sauvignon or an oaked Chardonnay
ROCK STAR
INDULGENT CHEESEBOARD
PAIR ROCK STAR WITH...
Chutney
Snowdonia Cheese Co
Fig & Apple Chutney
Accompaniments
Cashew nuts, red and green grapes, apple, Nocellara olives
Crackers
Snowdonia Cheese Co
Fig & Cranberry Crackers
Drink Rich and dry white wine such as Burgundy
MARKETING SUPPORT
We’re committed to helping our trade customers drive sales and engage customers in-store.
As part of our support to you, we offer the following marketing:
z Free Product Sampling
Receive 1kg bags of cubed cheese to sample in-store with your customers .
z Point of Sale (POS) Materials
We supply a range of POS items, including shelf-edge strips, posters, and promotional leaflets.
z Seasonal Campaign Kits
Throughout the year, we run themed marketing campaigns and send out campaign kits to participating stockists to display in store.
These resources are designed to help you drive footfall, engage shoppers, and ultimately increase sales.
For any enquiries contact: sales@snowdonia-cheese.co.uk
