About Us
We are a leading supplier of wholesale cheese and fine food to the independent retail, food service, manufacturing and wholesale trade. We have our own fleet of refrigerated vehicles across the UK served by our three distribution depots. Our prices are competitive and service is fast and reliable. Our product range is extensive complemented by our own on-site farmhouse production.
Carron Lodge is a family run business that prides itself in building strong relationships with suppliers and customers. We go above and beyond to ensure that our customers have the best possible service, offering over 2000 products for next day delivery. Our product range extends beyond cheese to fine foods such as charcuterie, olives and pates.
We produce over 30 varieties of cheese at Carron Lodge, using milk from our own farm, including our own herd of water buffalo. All our cheese are pasteurised, heating the milk to 72.5°C, to ensure that harmful bacteria are destroyed. The milk is then cooled in the open vats to 32°C, where starter cultures and rennet are added. We only use vegetarian rennet in our cheese. To further complement our manufacturing site cheese can be matured in our man-made cave, embellishing the flavours and authenticity of the cheese we produce.
We also have facilities to cold smoke cheese using oak chippings. Our Oak Smoked Brie has won numerous awards for its wonderfully creamy, smokey flavour. We can also “Bespoke Smoke” and smoke any cheese to the customers’ requirements.
We can also tailor celebration cheesecakes to customer’s demands. Fruit or sponge cake isn’t to everybody’s taste! After people have indulged, cake often goes uneaten. Cheese has endless nibble appeal and goes well with wine and crackers in the evening. We can assist you to create an artisan tower centrepiece or cheeseboard for your special day. For more information call 01995 640352 or email celebrationcakes@carronlodge.com.
Our History
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It all began...Date: 1904…in the early 1900’s when Duillia Rhodes made cheese for her parents on the family farm whilst her brothers worked the land. She married Bob Singleton and this eventually led to ‘Singletons Dairy’ being established. The Rhodes family had lost their cheesemaker but the recipes remained intact until 1988 when Adrian Rhodes, together with his parents revived the art of cheese making on the farm trading as ‘Rhodes Cheese’ supplying the ‘Farmhouse Cheese Makers Association’.
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An increase in production...Date: 1988With the help of his wife, Annette, the business grew steadily until 1995 when the business was incorporated and became ‘Carron Lodge.’ Cheese production increased to 170 tonnes and milk now sourced from local farms as well as their own.
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The more the merrier...Date: 2003In 2003 a major building upgrade began in order to improve standards to the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety. Park Head Farm increases size of herd and all cows milk is now sourced exclusively from Park Head Farm’s herd of pedigree Holsteins. Both goat and sheep milk were being sourced from local farms to increase the cheese range.
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Spreading our wings...Date: 2005In 2005 a second satellite depot was opened to serve the South and Southwest of England in Birdlip. A decision was taken to commence work towards BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.
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Acquisition and expansion...Date: 2009In June 2009 Carron Lodge Ltd. bought Park View Foods of Market Rasen, Lincolnshire increasing the distribution area to cover East Anglia and the South East of England. In the same year 4 Gold Awards were won at Nantwich International Cheese Show including Best Farmhouse White Cheshire.
- Featured Products
- Additive
- Artisan Cheese
- Farmhouse Territorial
- Newest
- Smoked
- The Cave Range
- All Products
White Stilton with Blueberries
Packed with juicy blueberries our White Stilton with Blueberry is a delicious sweet treat that can round of a meal or even be used for a blueberry cheesecake.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Ginger
A lovely sweet cheese with fiery stem ginger, made on the farm in Inglewhite.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites (May vary, always check the label)
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Mushroom & Garlic
One of our most popular savoury additive cheese. Our White Stilton with Mushroom & Garlic is made here on the farm and is a slightly different take on the classic savoury additive cheese.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Strawberries & Champagne
A lovely blend of luscious strawberries, French Champagne and creamy white stilton. Delightful as a desert cheese or even for making into a fruity cheesecake.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Wolds Gold
Sweet and spicy, our Wolds Gold – Double Gloucester with Horseradish and Mustard – makes a fantastic companion to a piece of crusty bread and pint of real ale as part of a ploughmans lunch, it’s equally at home as a spicy rarebit alternative.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Egg, Mustard, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo
The latest addition to our range of naturally ripened cheese is Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo. The first batches have been maturing for the last 6 months (good things come those who wait!) and are very limited in number. It has a smooth, creamy texture, thanks to the high fat content of the buffalo milk produced by our own herd of water buffalo here at Park Head Farm. The Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo is matured for 6 months after being bound in muslin cloth and coated in butter to seal in the flavour. It’s also an award winner! Our newest cheese received a Bronze at the 2015 International Cheese Awards on its first outing.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 2kg Wheel, 1kg Half Wheel
Clothbound Creamy Lancashire
A traditionally made Creamy Lancashire, made on the farm at Carron Lodge. A clothbound matured Creamy Lancashire cheese with developed full flavours. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. Our Clothbound Creamy Lancashire is sure to delight cheese lovers who prefer a taste of yesterday.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 8kg Truckle, 2kg Quarter Truckle
Clothbound Double Gloucester
Carron Lodges own clothbound Double Gloucester has a smooth buttery texture with a discernible tang. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. A traditional Double Gloucester, a true revival of a fabulous cheese.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3.2kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad
Clothbound Red Leicester
A traditionally made Red Leicester, made on the farm at Carron Lodge, this cheese has an authentic character to it with full flavours. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. A traditional Red Leicester cheese a true revival of a fabulous cheese, nutty, sweet with a citrus finish.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3.2kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad
Farmhouse Tasty Lancashire
One of our three Farmhouse Lancashire cheese, our Farmhouse Tasty Lancashire is aged the longest from 6 – 12 months. It’s tangy and has a good amount of bite, brilliant on a toasted bagel or superb on a baked spud. Our Extra Tasty Lancashire is typically aged up to 18 months and is even more powerful. For someone who wants even more flavour take a look at our Owd Timer Strong Lancashire.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 2.5kg Quarter Truckle, 5kg Half Truckle, 10kg Truckle
Farmhouse Wensleydale
Carron Lodges Farmhouse Wensleydale is made from milk produced here at Park Head Farm where the Rhodes Family have been producing award winning cheese for nearly 30 years. Our Wensleydale is fresh and zesty and goes great with fruit or even fruit cake.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block
Owd Timer
If you’re looking for something with a bit of punch then look no further! Aged from 18 months to 2 years, it’s a real treat for anyone who likes a strong, powerful cheese. Like all our cheese, Owd Timer is made using fresh milk from our own herd and hand waxed to protect it.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3kg Red Waxed Wheel
Farmhouse Caerphilly
Our Farmhouse Caerphilly is made with fresh milk supplied daily buy our own herd of pedigree Holsteins. It’s a lovely crumbly, tangy cheese, at home on apple crumble or with spicy pickled onions as part of a hearty ploughmans lunch.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block
Farmhouse Red Leicester
A tasty Red Leicester using milk from our herd of pedigree Holsteins, here in Inglewhite. Matured for up to 3 months.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 3kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad, 10kg Truckle
Sticky Toffee Cheddar
The newest addition to our range of blended cheeses. Our Sticky Toffee Cheddar is packed full of sweet toffee pieces, dates, raisins and real Cartmel Sticky Toffee Sauce. A great way to end a meal as an alternative to dessert.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Gluten (Wheat)
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo
The latest addition to our range of naturally ripened cheese is Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo. The first batches have been maturing for the last 6 months (good things come those who wait!) and are very limited in number. It has a smooth, creamy texture, thanks to the high fat content of the buffalo milk produced by our own herd of water buffalo here at Park Head Farm. The Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo is matured for 6 months after being bound in muslin cloth and coated in butter to seal in the flavour. It’s also an award winner! Our newest cheese received a Bronze at the 2015 International Cheese Awards on its first outing.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 2kg Wheel, 1kg Half Wheel
Oak Smoked Cheddar
A hard-pressed cheddar cheese smoked over oak chippings onsite at Carron Lodge to develop a subtle, delicate smoked flavour and aroma. Our 24 hour cold smoking process adds a fantastic aroma, flavour and golden brown colour to the cheese. Oak Smoked Cheddar is our most popular smoked cheese.
*All smoked cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
If you have an idea for a smoked cheese that’s not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your requirements 01995 640252 or enquiries@carronlodge.com
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel*
Oak Smoked Lancashire
Our Creamy Lancashire cheese, gently oak smoked on site at Carron Lodge to develop a subtle smoky flavour and aroma. Produced on the farm with milk exclusively from our own herd of pedigree Holstein Friesians. Our 24 hour cold smoking process adds a fantastic aroma, flavour and golden brown colour to the cheese.
*All smoked cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
If you have an idea for a smoked cheese that’s not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your requirements 01995 640252 or enquiries@carronlodge.com
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel*
Oak Smoked Wensleydale
Mild Wensleydale cheese with enhanced flavour from the smoking process carried out on site at Carron Lodge. Our 24 hour cold smoking process adds a fantastic aroma, flavour and golden brown colour to the cheese.
*All smoked cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
If you have an idea for a smoked cheese that’s not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your requirements 01995 640252 or enquiries@carronlodge.com
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel*
Lincoln Blue
A medium flavoured blue with a melt in the mouth creaminess, this cheese is less salty than the majority of blues. One of our cave range of cheeses, Lincoln Blue comes sealed in wax and wrapped in waxed paper. Matured for 5 weeks, Lincoln Blue makes a great centrepiece for any cheeseboard.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 900g Wheel
Brock Blue
Made using goats cheese sourced from a Dolken Dairy Goats at Wiggonby in Allerdale, Cumbria our Brock Blue has a mild blue flavour and a smooth texture. It is matured in the cave at Park Head farm for 2 weeks to bring out the best of the flavour. Made in small batches and with limited availability during the winter months, our Brock Blue has become highly sought after. Another multiple award winner in The Cave Range of blue cheeses from Carron Lodge.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Goats
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.25kg Half Wheel
Shipston Blue
The newest edition to our Cave Range of blue cheese, our Shipston Blue has a full blue flavour and a rich, creamy paste, which develops whilst maturing in the cave at Park Head Farm. All the milk for our award winning Shipston Blue is produced by our own herd of Water Buffalo. Buffalo milk products are an excellent alternative to those who are intolerant to cows milk. Available from March to November.
Winner of Best Buffalo Cheese at The 2015 International Cheese Awards.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 900g Wheel
Gabriel Blue
Gabriel Blue is one of our Cave Range of cheeses. This blue-veined ewes milk cheese, matured in our man-made cave, is soft and creamy in texture and has a sweet, nutty flavour which is complimented by the slight bitterness of the blue-veins. Made with locally sourced milk from Simon Stott of Laund Farm Chipping, our multiple award winning Gabriel Blue is sure to be a hit with those looking for an alternative blue cheese.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Sheeps
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.25kg Half Wheel
Lancashire Blue
This delicious blue veined Lancashire cheese is made from the milk of our Pedigree Holstein Friesian cows and matured in our very own man-made cave to develop even blue-veining throughout the body of the cheese. This cheese is just one of the Cave Range of cheeses from Carron Lodge.
A multiple award winner, Lancashire Blue has been awarded Best UK Blue Cheese at The International Cheese Awards.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.25kg Half Wheel, 250g (approx) Truckle
Sticky Toffee Cheddar
The newest addition to our range of blended cheeses. Our Sticky Toffee Cheddar is packed full of sweet toffee pieces, dates, raisins and real Cartmel Sticky Toffee Sauce. A great way to end a meal as an alternative to dessert.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Gluten (Wheat)
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo
The latest addition to our range of naturally ripened cheese is Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo. The first batches have been maturing for the last 6 months (good things come those who wait!) and are very limited in number. It has a smooth, creamy texture, thanks to the high fat content of the buffalo milk produced by our own herd of water buffalo here at Park Head Farm. The Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo is matured for 6 months after being bound in muslin cloth and coated in butter to seal in the flavour. It’s also an award winner! Our newest cheese received a Bronze at the 2015 International Cheese Awards on its first outing.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 2kg Wheel, 1kg Half Wheel
Clothbound Creamy Lancashire
A traditionally made Creamy Lancashire, made on the farm at Carron Lodge. A clothbound matured Creamy Lancashire cheese with developed full flavours. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. Our Clothbound Creamy Lancashire is sure to delight cheese lovers who prefer a taste of yesterday.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 8kg Truckle, 2kg Quarter Truckle
Shipston Blue
The newest edition to our Cave Range of blue cheese, our Shipston Blue has a full blue flavour and a rich, creamy paste, which develops whilst maturing in the cave at Park Head Farm. All the milk for our award winning Shipston Blue is produced by our own herd of Water Buffalo. Buffalo milk products are an excellent alternative to those who are intolerant to cows milk. Available from March to November.
Winner of Best Buffalo Cheese at The 2015 International Cheese Awards.
Product Information
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 900g Wheel
White Stilton with Blueberries
Packed with juicy blueberries our White Stilton with Blueberry is a delicious sweet treat that can round of a meal or even be used for a blueberry cheesecake.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Ginger
A lovely sweet cheese with fiery stem ginger, made on the farm in Inglewhite.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites (May vary, always check the label)
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Mushroom & Garlic
One of our most popular savoury additive cheese. Our White Stilton with Mushroom & Garlic is made here on the farm and is a slightly different take on the classic savoury additive cheese.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Strawberries & Champagne
A lovely blend of luscious strawberries, French Champagne and creamy white stilton. Delightful as a desert cheese or even for making into a fruity cheesecake.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Wolds Gold
Sweet and spicy, our Wolds Gold – Double Gloucester with Horseradish and Mustard – makes a fantastic companion to a piece of crusty bread and pint of real ale as part of a ploughmans lunch, it’s equally at home as a spicy rarebit alternative.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Egg, Mustard, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Mature Cheddar with Red Onion & Chive
A mellow yet mature cheddar with sweet red onion and chive make this savoury additive cheese superb melted over hot toast.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
White Stilton with Mango and Ginger
Bursting with flavour, our White Stilton with Mango and Ginger is just one of our large range of additive cheese. Made here at Park Head Farm, it’s always a popular choice.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Traditional Sage Derby
Our Traditional Sage Derby is less striking than it’s green marbled sibling but is nevertheless just as tasty, with a vein of sage running the middle. A great addition to a cheese board for those who prefer there additive cheeses a little more understated.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.8kg Half Wheel
Sage Derby
We have two very different varieties of Sage Derby at Carron Lodge, our most popular being the green marbled Sage Derby which certainly provides a striking colour to any cheese board. This Sage Derby is made in the vat in our dairy using milk from our Holstein Friesians.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Cheddar & Walnut
If you’re nuts about cheese, why not try our blend of Mild Cheddar & Walnut. It’s nuttier than a squirrels nut stash.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Nuts (Walnuts)
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Double Gloucester with Chives & Onion
One of our made in the vat additive cheese, Double Gloucester Chive and Onion is one of the classic additives and is still one of our best selling additive cheese.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Fetoliva
A blend of Greek Feta cheese, spicy Jalapeno peppers and green olives. An excellent summer cheese (or any other time of year for that matter) that can be crumbled over salads to give them another dimension of flavour.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Goat, Sheeps
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Red Hot Chilli
A hot and spicy Double Gloucester from Carron Lodge.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.5kg Half Wheel
Dambuster
Originally created for the The Dambusters Dinner at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham in 2008, Dambuster is a creamy, smooth mature cheddar in a black wax. Dambuster is available as a 1.5kg cutting wheel or as a 200g truckle.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 200g Truckle, 1.5kg Wheel
Sticky Toffee Cheddar
The newest addition to our range of blended cheeses. Our Sticky Toffee Cheddar is packed full of sweet toffee pieces, dates, raisins and real Cartmel Sticky Toffee Sauce. A great way to end a meal as an alternative to dessert.
Technical Specification
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Gluten (Wheat)
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Farmhouse Tasty Lancashire
One of our three Farmhouse Lancashire cheese, our Farmhouse Tasty Lancashire is aged the longest from 6 – 12 months. It’s tangy and has a good amount of bite, brilliant on a toasted bagel or superb on a baked spud. Our Extra Tasty Lancashire is typically aged up to 18 months and is even more powerful. For someone who wants even more flavour take a look at our Owd Timer Strong Lancashire.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 2.5kg Quarter Truckle, 5kg Half Truckle, 10kg Truckle
Farmhouse Wensleydale
Carron Lodges Farmhouse Wensleydale is made from milk produced here at Park Head Farm where the Rhodes Family have been producing award winning cheese for nearly 30 years. Our Wensleydale is fresh and zesty and goes great with fruit or even fruit cake.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block
Carron Lodge Butter
Packed in convenient 250g parchment packs, our butter is excellent for everyday use, from cooking and baking to spreading on hot toasted teacakes. Available in salted and unsalted varieties. We also stock commodity block bulk butter in 6kg, 12kg and 25kg sizes.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 250g Block
Owd Timer
If you’re looking for something with a bit of punch then look no further! Aged from 18 months to 2 years, it’s a real treat for anyone who likes a strong, powerful cheese. Like all our cheese, Owd Timer is made using fresh milk from our own herd and hand waxed to protect it.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3kg Red Waxed Wheel
Farmhouse Caerphilly
Our Farmhouse Caerphilly is made with fresh milk supplied daily buy our own herd of pedigree Holsteins. It’s a lovely crumbly, tangy cheese, at home on apple crumble or with spicy pickled onions as part of a hearty ploughmans lunch.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block
Little Lincoln Imp
Our Little Lincoln Imps are a devilishly tasty, creamy extra mature cheddar. Individually hand waxed, they make a perfect accompaniment to any cheese and wine night. Available in two sizes to share or to keep all to yourself!
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 250g and 500g Truckles
Farmhouse Red Leicester
A tasty Red Leicester using milk from our herd of pedigree Holsteins, here in Inglewhite. Matured for up to 3 months.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 3kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad, 10kg Truckle
Farmhouse Double Gloucester
A lovely, tangy golden Double Gloucester using milk from our herd of pedigree Holsteins, here in Inglewhite.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 3kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad, 10kg Truckle
White Stilton with Luxury Fruits & Brandy Cream
It won’t be long before our Christmas favourite makes it’s annual appearance for the festive season. Carron Lodge’s White Stilton with Luxury Fruits & Brandy Cream is rich treat that can round of a meal in front of warm, cozy fire in the depths of winter, with your favourite tipple. Packed with French brandy soaked apricots, cherries, sultanas, raisins, orange and lemon peel, this cheese is bursting with flavour. Try it while you can as it won’t be around for long!
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Inglewhite Sheep
A smooth hard cheese. Made with ewes milk, sourced locally from Simon Stott at Laund Farm, Chipping, our Inglewhite Sheeps cheese has a creamy, caramel like sweetness with a smooth, bright white paste. It is matured for up to 5 months and is also available smoked. An tasty alternative to those intolerant to cows milk cheese.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Sheeps
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Farmhouse Creamy Lancashire
Our Creamy Lancashire is made here on the farm with milk from our herd of pedigree Holstein Friesians. Like our Crumbly Lancashire our Farmhouse Creamy Lancashire is sold young whilst it’s at it’s best. An excellent melting cheese it makes a Great British alternative to mozzarella on lasagna or in a cheese an onion pie!
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 5kg Quarter Trad, 20kg Trad, 2.5kg Quarter Truckle, 10kg Truckle
Farmhouse Crumbly Lancashire
What is it about our melt-in-the-mouth Crumbly Lancashire, that’s won it so many awards? Is it the moist, yet fluffy texture that makes it feel as though your “eating clouds” or is it the fresh and zesty flavour that makes the judges mouths water? We don’t age our Crumbly Lancashire for any more than 2 weeks to ensure that it’s sent to our customers in it’s prime. With a variety of shape and size formats there’s a size to suit everyone.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel, 2.5kg Block, 5kg Block, 20kg Block, 5kg Quarter Trad, 20kg Trad
Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo
The latest addition to our range of naturally ripened cheese is Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo. The first batches have been maturing for the last 6 months (good things come those who wait!) and are very limited in number. It has a smooth, creamy texture, thanks to the high fat content of the buffalo milk produced by our own herd of water buffalo here at Park Head Farm. The Clothbound Inglewhite Buffalo is matured for 6 months after being bound in muslin cloth and coated in butter to seal in the flavour. It’s also an award winner! Our newest cheese received a Bronze at the 2015 International Cheese Awards on its first outing.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 2kg Wheel, 1kg Half Wheel
Oak Smoked Cheddar
A hard-pressed cheddar cheese smoked over oak chippings onsite at Carron Lodge to develop a subtle, delicate smoked flavour and aroma. Our 24 hour cold smoking process adds a fantastic aroma, flavour and golden brown colour to the cheese. Oak Smoked Cheddar is our most popular smoked cheese.
*All smoked cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
If you have an idea for a smoked cheese that’s not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your requirements 01995 640252 or enquiries@carronlodge.com
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel*
Oak Smoked Lancashire
Our Creamy Lancashire cheese, gently oak smoked on site at Carron Lodge to develop a subtle smoky flavour and aroma. Produced on the farm with milk exclusively from our own herd of pedigree Holstein Friesians. Our 24 hour cold smoking process adds a fantastic aroma, flavour and golden brown colour to the cheese.
*All smoked cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
If you have an idea for a smoked cheese that’s not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your requirements 01995 640252 or enquiries@carronlodge.com
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel*
Oak Smoked Wensleydale
Mild Wensleydale cheese with enhanced flavour from the smoking process carried out on site at Carron Lodge. Our 24 hour cold smoking process adds a fantastic aroma, flavour and golden brown colour to the cheese.
*All smoked cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
If you have an idea for a smoked cheese that’s not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your requirements 01995 640252 or enquiries@carronlodge.com
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.7kg Half Wheel, 3.8kg Wheel*
Cheddar Garlic & Herb
A firm, coloured cheddar cheese with added garlic and herb flavours. Excellent melted on hot toast with a dash of Lancashire Sauce.
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel, 2kg Wheel*, 4kg Wheel*
Lancashire with Garlic & Herb
A smooth Creamy Lancashire cheese mixed with garlic and herbs to create a flavoursome cheese from Carron Lodge. This garlic and herbs are added before milling rather than being blended into a matured cheese. This allows us to keep the texture of the cheese whilst adding the flavour.
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel, 2kg Wheel*, 4kg Wheel*
Wensleydale & Cranberry
A delicious blend of Wensleydale cheese with pieces of moist Ocean Spray Cranberries speckled throughout the cheese creating a sweet, fruity taste. A classic cheese for Christmas cheeseboard.
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel, 2kg Wheel*, 4kg Wheel*
White Stilton & Apricot
An enticing blend of White Stilton cheese with delicious pieces of moist apricot throughout the body of the cheese creating a fresh, tasty product.
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Sulphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel, 2kg Wheel*, 4kg Wheel*
Ploughmans
Produced by Master Blenders Craig Horsfall and Brian Baxter our Ploughmans is a mild cheddar fused with Branston Sweet Pickle, giving this firm cheese a sweet and tangy flavour.
*All additive cheeses are available as wheels for wedding cakes with a minimum of 7 days notice.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk, Gluten, Suphites
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel, 2kg Wheel*, 4kg Wheel*
Clothbound Creamy Lancashire
A traditionally made Creamy Lancashire, made on the farm at Carron Lodge. A clothbound matured Creamy Lancashire cheese with developed full flavours. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. Our Clothbound Creamy Lancashire is sure to delight cheese lovers who prefer a taste of yesterday.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 8kg Truckle, 2kg Quarter Truckle
Clothbound Double Gloucester
Carron Lodges own clothbound Double Gloucester has a smooth buttery texture with a discernible tang. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. A traditional Double Gloucester, a true revival of a fabulous cheese.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3.2kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad
Clothbound Red Leicester
A traditionally made Red Leicester, made on the farm at Carron Lodge, this cheese has an authentic character to it with full flavours. Handmade from the milk produced by our own dairy cows who graze the lush Lancashire pastures near the Forest of Bowland. Our cheese is made with love and care to a traditional recipe and mould ripened on wooden shelves. A traditional Red Leicester cheese a true revival of a fabulous cheese, nutty, sweet with a citrus finish.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 3.2kg Quarter Trad, 13kg Trad
Lincoln Blue
A medium flavoured blue with a melt in the mouth creaminess, this cheese is less salty than the majority of blues. One of our cave range of cheeses, Lincoln Blue comes sealed in wax and wrapped in waxed paper. Matured for 5 weeks, Lincoln Blue makes a great centrepiece for any cheeseboard.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 900g Wheel
Brock Blue
Made using goats cheese sourced from a Dolken Dairy Goats at Wiggonby in Allerdale, Cumbria our Brock Blue has a mild blue flavour and a smooth texture. It is matured in the cave at Park Head farm for 2 weeks to bring out the best of the flavour. Made in small batches and with limited availability during the winter months, our Brock Blue has become highly sought after. Another multiple award winner in The Cave Range of blue cheeses from Carron Lodge.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Goats
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.25kg Half Wheel
Shipston Blue
The newest edition to our Cave Range of blue cheese, our Shipston Blue has a full blue flavour and a rich, creamy paste, which develops whilst maturing in the cave at Park Head Farm. All the milk for our award winning Shipston Blue is produced by our own herd of Water Buffalo. Buffalo milk products are an excellent alternative to those who are intolerant to cows milk. Available from March to November.
Winner of Best Buffalo Cheese at The 2015 International Cheese Awards.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Buffalo
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 900g Wheel
Gabriel Blue
Gabriel Blue is one of our Cave Range of cheeses. This blue-veined ewes milk cheese, matured in our man-made cave, is soft and creamy in texture and has a sweet, nutty flavour which is complimented by the slight bitterness of the blue-veins. Made with locally sourced milk from Simon Stott of Laund Farm Chipping, our multiple award winning Gabriel Blue is sure to be a hit with those looking for an alternative blue cheese.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Sheeps
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.25kg Half Wheel
Lancashire Blue
This delicious blue veined Lancashire cheese is made from the milk of our Pedigree Holstein Friesian cows and matured in our very own man-made cave to develop even blue-veining throughout the body of the cheese. This cheese is just one of the Cave Range of cheeses from Carron Lodge.
A multiple award winner, Lancashire Blue has been awarded Best UK Blue Cheese at The International Cheese Awards.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Cows
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1.25kg Half Wheel, 250g (approx) Truckle
Inglewhite Goats
A smooth yet hard cheese, with the tangy goats milk taste accompanied by a smooth finish. Made with locally sourced goats milk, our Inglewhite Goats cheese has a nutty sweetness with a smooth, white paste. It is matured for up to 3 months and is also available smoked.
- Pasteurised: Yes
- Milk: Goats
- Allergens: Milk
- Vegetarian: Yes
- Sizes: 1kg Half Wheel
Careers
Carron Lodge provides exciting career opportunities within Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire and London from production to distribution, sales and administration. If you would like to become part of our team then please email us with your intended job role(s), an explanation as to why you are a suitable candidate and a copy of your CV.
Email Us: careers@carronlodge.com or call 01995 640352
Carron Lodge Ltd. currently have the following vacancies:
Warehouse Operative/Order Picker.
We are seeking order pickers to work within our busy chilled warehouse.
You will be picking a variety of cheese and dairy products ready for deliveries nationwide.
Full time – 5 days per week including Saturday (one day off in week)
Full training given
Good communication skills and a flexible approach to the role is necessary.
Your own transport needed due to remote location
Location: Inglewhite
Apply by calling: 01995 640352 or email: Colette.Magee@carronlodge.com with a covering letter.
Delivery Driver.
To deliver multi drop refrigerated deliveries using a combination of 3.5t & 7.5t vehicles.
Full time – Monday -Friday
CPC qualification essential.
A smart appearance, good communication skills and a flexible approach to the role is necessary.
Location: Birdlip, Gloucester
Apply by calling: 01995 640352 or email: Colette.Magee@carronlodge.com with a covering letter.
Dairy Operative.
To work within our team of skilled cheese operatives.
Full time daily worker
Permanent position.
Full training given.
Good communication skills and a flexible approach to the role is necessary.
Your own transport needed due to remote location
Location: Inglewhite
Apply by calling: 01995 640352 or email: Colette.Magee@carronlodge.com with a covering letter.
Depot Sales Manager
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Sales Manager to fill a vacancy at our Gloucester Depot and to expand our team.
We are a leading supplier and manufacturer of wholesale cheese and fine food to the independent retail, food service, manufacturing and wholesale trade with depots across the UK.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Develop and support existing customers whilst actively creating new opportunities.
- Generating exciting new leads and opportunities.
- Liaising closely with the Sales Management Team.
- Customer Visits if and when required.
- Making customers aware of suitable products available to meet their needs.
- Account managing and taking responsibility for own accounts.
- Help in assessing and re-organising deliver rounds to fully utilise potential.
- Deliver samples or exceptional orders to secure new business or maintain business.
The Successful Candidate:
Sales experience preferred although not necessary for the right candidate.
- Self- motivated and to be able to use initiative.
- Have a Full UK Driving Licence.
- Organisational Skills.
- Ability to build relationships
- Well organised and commercially aware.
- Background experience or interest in farming and/or food.
- Flexibility to be able to fill in and help teams in other departments if necessary, including deliveries.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: based in Birdlip, near Gloucester
Apply by email: colette.magee@carronlodge.com with a covering letter.
Candidate Care:
If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 1 week of receiving your application.
Should you not hear from us within 10 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us on 01995 640352.
Contact Us
Head Office
Carron Lodge Ltd.
Inglewhite
Preston
Lancashire
PR3 2LN
South Depot
Carron Lodge Ltd.
Shab Hill
Birdlip
Gloucester
GL4 8JX
East Depot
Carron Lodge Ltd.
Gallamore Lane Industrial Estate
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN8 3HA
London Depot
Carron Lodge Ltd.
Unit 9
55 – 59 Weir Road
London
SW19 8UG