Melton Cheeseboard Latest News
| Tim Makes Brief Appearance on the One Show |
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| Jay Raynor, who presents the 'Foodie Friday' section on BBC One's One Show on a Friday, spent several hours with Tim on Monday 21st November tasting the delights of Port and Stilton, whether it was a Stilton that had been ported (Stilton cheese steeped in port) or a glass of port with Stilton. The outcome was show on Friday 25th November, and Tim was there (although very briefly). |
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| Christmas Goodies |
| We now have a great selection of Christmas lines in the shop for your family and friends to enjoy over the festive period. Don't forget the essentials such as Goose Fat, Stuffings, Cranberry Sauce, Brandy Butter and whole Chestnuts. We also have a complete chutney range from Tracklements including their Christmas Chutney and Cranberry Sauce with Port and Orange.
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| World Champion Cheese 2011 |
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Tim Brown of the Melton Cheeseboard has been asked to judge again at this years awards, and will be part of a team of over 100 judges who will decide which cheeses are good enough to be awarded Gold and eventual winners of the 18 sponsored trophies and World Champion Cheese 2011.
For more information on the World Cheese Awards visit www.finefoodworld.co.uk |
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| Victorian Christmas Market |
| Come and visit our stall at the Victorian Christmas Market held in Melton Mowbray Town Centre on Sunday 6th December 2011 10.00am until 4.00pm. All the stall holders dress in Victorian costume and there is also be street entertainment - start Christmas here! Sample some of our cheeses at the market or visit our shop and see all the Christmas treats we have. |
| Children in Need |
| Fancy A Cheesy Pudsey? |
| To support this years Children in Need Appeal we will be making Pudsey Bear cheese straws from Aged Red Leicester Cheese from Long Clawson Dairy and selling them in the shop for 50p. All proceeds will be donated to this years appeal. The ideal Pudsey for children both young and old - tasty, nutritious and fun. Available in the shop now! |
| Fairtrade Cheese and Wine Evening |
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We recently joined forces with the Fairtrade Team in Melton to host a Cheese and Wine Evening held at the Browning Suzuki Garage in Melton Mowbray on Wednesday 10th November 2010. The evening was a great success. Many thanks to all that attended. |
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| Leeson's Award Winning Pork Pies |
| Great Pork Pies - Shame about the Butcher! |
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We are now stocking 1 lb Award Winning Melton Mowbray Pork Pies made by Leeson's Family Butchers, of Oakham. Steve Leeson won the best hand-raised pork pie category, along with two sausage categories, at the recent Melton Fatstock Show, held at Melton Mowbray Market in December 2009, which featured the cream of local food producers.
For more information about these prize winning Melton Mowbray Pork Pies please contact us 01664 562257, or complete our contact form >>
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| Long Clawson Food Festival |
| We will be bringing our shop to the Village Hall in Long Clawson for the Food Festival on Saturday 19th November 2011. Visit us for the best selection of local products including cheeses, beers, liqueurs, Belvoir Drinks - we will also have a great selection of Christmas Goodies |
| Olive Branch, Clipton |
| Sean appointed 'Food & Drink Ambassador for Rutland'
Co-owner of the Olive Branch at Clipsham and Chef Sean Hope has been appointed to this prestigious role. His love of great local, fresh produce, and his passion for excellence is shared by many local food suppliers and producers, as well as the terrific pubs and restaurants to be found throughout Rutland. Sean is looking forward to representing them all at many local and national shows and events.
Summer Cookery Demonstrations - Sean's next demonstration will be at the Red Lion Inn on Tuesday 17th August. Book now to reserve your place - it's sure to be a sell-out!. |
| Forthcoming Events In Melton Mowbray |
| 19th November 2001, Long Clawson Food Festival, Long Clawson Village Hall
4th December 2011, Victorian Market, Melton Town Centre
6th December 2011, Fat Stock Show, Cattle Market, Melton Mowbray
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