Loosehanger Farmhouse Cheeses

2011 Awards

Our latest awards have come from the Nantwich International Cheese Show

Nanny Williams' Blue, our blue goat's milk cheese, picked up Gold in two different classes and Hampshire Rose, pressed cheese matured for 6 months, received a Bronze from the judges in its blind tasting.

GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2011

We won 2-STAR GOLD for:-

White Hart - The judges said"Very nice creamy cheese, good depth of flavour, super texture. a real treat."

And

Loosehanger with Fenugreek Seed -The judges said"Attractive appearance with interesting flecks of fenugreek. Good open texture. Pleasing creaminess on the palate. The flavour is very attractive, unusual, but full and mellow. The spicing is very well judged, leading to a long, intriguing but clean finish.. 'Can you imagine this in a sandwich! Maybe a toastie...terrific!"

We couldn't agree more.

We are also DOUBLE FINALISTS at the 2011Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards

• Food Producer of the Year
• New Forest Marque Producer of the Year

A huge THANK YOU to all our customers who voted for us for this years awards. We feel we are winners already and are genuinely humbled by your support.

2011's Hampshire Life Awards are being announced at a Gala Dinner at the prestigious 'Four Seasons Hotel' in North Hampshire on 25th August. Watch out for the results here.

We have also entered the 2011 Cheese Shows at Nantwich and the British Cheese Awards in Cardiff at the end of September.

The Nantwich Cheese Show is judged on Tuesday 26th July and the results announced on the 27th (not long to go now). Ness is in Nantwich for the 3 days stewarding so if you see her then please say hello.

CHEESE AWARDS

We have enjoyed great success over the years at the British Cheese Awards and Nantwich International Cheese Show. Among our notable successe have been:-

• British Cheese Awards
  • Best British Blue - Old Sarum
  • Gold Medals
    • Oak Smoked
    • Loosehanger Original
    • Nanny Williams' Blue
    • Old Sarum - Judged Best British Blue in 2007

• Nantwich International Cheese Show
  • Best Small Producers Cheese - New Forest Blue
  • Best Hard Cheese - Hampshire Rose
  • Best Soft Cheese - New Forest Blue
  • Best Flavoured Cheese - Bustard with Mustard
  • Best Flavoured Cheese - Nettle & Wild Garlic
  • Best International Goats Cheese - Nanny Williams' Blue

Business Awards

We have also had good success with local Business awards. What is particularly gratifying is that all the awards we have won have been driven by nominations from our fantastic customer base.

• 2008 Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards
  • New Forest Marque Producer of the Year
• 2009 Wiltshire Life Awards
  • Finalist - Independent Food Producer of the Year (Runner-up)