Winterdale Cheesemakers

The Betts family can trace its farming traditions back to 1495. Today we are proud to continue that connection, handmaking cheese in traditional ways and maturing them in our own cellars, carved deep into the North Downs chalk. The Winterdale cheese dairy is housed within a traditional oak framed barn at the head of a picturesque valley, which old local maps identify as ‘Winterdale Shaw’.

Cheesemaking began back in 2000 and it has been a long journey to where we are today. Building the cheese dairy and raising our family has been an adventure set hard with the inevitable challenges and highs and lows. We are dedicated to making our production as sustainable as possible, generating our own energy and even delivering in our electric car.

We are proud that Winterdale has been served in some of London's top retailers and hotels, as well as at iconic events such as Ascot and Wimbledon, selected because of its quality and sustainability credentials.

We also offer a range of events at the Cheese Barn, with an opportunity to view the cheesemaking in action and enjoy some homemade refreshments. See our Facebook page for details.

Buy from our farm shop, local farmers markets at Hildenborough and Shipbourne or visit us at the Cheese Barn - open on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm

If you are a local retailer, pub, cafe, or restaurant that would like to stock our cheese please get in touch.