Crafted in Somerset since 1833
Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesmakers
The Barber family have been making cheddar since 1833, making them the oldest surviving cheddar makers in the world.
Produced at Maryland Farm in Ditcheat, Somerset – just 15 miles from the village of Cheddar itself – Barber’s cheese is protected under PDO certification and crafted using the last traditional pint starter culture native to the South West of England.
Combined with generations of expertise and milk from the family’s own herd of over 3,000 cows, it all comes together to create cheddar with exceptional depth of flavour and character.
You can find out more about the Barber’s team here.
Barber’s 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar
Barber’s 1833 is made using traditional starter cultures and the finest West Country milk.
Aged for at least 20 months, only when one of the Barber family judges it to be outstanding does it leave the farm as 1833.
This is a cheese with unrivalled complexity and depth.
Savour it as part of a cheeseboard with apples, pickled walnuts and a tankard of Somerset cider.
With a creamy texture and smooth finish, 1833 contains naturally- occurring crystals that give it a distinctive crunch.
Refined sweet notes balance out its tangy sharpness.
Available in the following case sizes (may vary depending on location):
1 x 44lb / 20kg Whole Cheese
4 x 10lb / 5kg Block
4 x 2.5lb / 1.25kg Block
12 x 6.7oz / 190g Retail Portions
Barber’s Farmhouse Vintage Cheddar
Barber’s Farmhouse Vintage Cheddar is one of the only cheddars in the world with PDO accreditation. Made with traditional starter cultures, West Country milk and using age-old methods, it’s typically matured for 18 months. Full-bodied and complex, it’s ideal for use in dishes that benefit from a real depth of flavour, such as a Spinach and Cheese Soufflé.
Robust and powerfully rich with a firm to brittle body that retains a smooth and creamy texture.
Available in the following case sizes (may vary depending on location):
1 x 44lb / 20kg Whole Cheese
4 x 10lb / 5kg Block
4 x 2.5lb / 1.25kg Block
12 x 7oz / 200g Retail Portions
Barber’s Farmhouse Mature Cheddar
Crafted using traditional starter cultures, West Country milk, and time-honoured methods, Barber’s Farmhouse Mature Cheddar delivers all the character you’d expect from a classic farmhouse cheddar.
Typically matured for up to 12 months, it offers a rounded, rich flavour with a firm yet creamy texture – balanced, versatile, and full of depth without being overpowering.
Available in the following case sizes (may vary depending on location):
1 x 44lb / 20kg Whole Cheese
4 x 10lb / 5kg Block
4 x 2.5lb / 1.25kg Block
12 x 7oz / 200g Retail Portions
Barber’s Farmhouse Mellow Cheddar
Made with traditional starter cultures, West Country milk and using age-old methods. Typically matured for just four months, Barber’s Farmhouse Mellow Cheddar has a mild but tasty finish.
This is a versatile cheese with a smooth, mellow flavour and a creamy buttery finish. Equally at home in sandwiches, pasta bakes or on crackers with chutney.
Available in the following case sizes (may vary depending on location):
1 x 44lb / 20kg Whole Cheese
4 x 10lb / 5kg Block
12 x 7oz / 200g Retail Portions
