25/05/2016
The 2016 Great Yorkshire Show takes place at Harrogate Showground Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th July, and we would love to see you there. We will have a stand in the brand new Cheese & Dairy Hall, sampling our range of award-winning handcrafted cheeses and Yorkshire Yogurt, with products available to purchase too. Hope to see you there!
25/05/2016
This year, the Dales Festival of Food & Drink is moving back to Leyburn Market Place, and is a free to attend event. Showcasing the best of food and drink from the local area, there is a full schedule of demonstrations, activities and performances from local bands too. The festival takes place 18th and 19th June, and we are delighted to be headline sponsors. We’ll also have a stand at the event, where we will be sampling our range of award-winning handcrafted cheeses, with products available to purchase too. ... Read More
19/05/2016
We will be celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday in style here at our Visitor Centre, with a special menu available in Calvert’s Restaurant. A Yorkshire Cream Tea complete with Pimm’s, home-made and locally sourced treats, and of course our handcrafted Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese; it’s not to be missed! Please ensure to book to avoid disappointment, minimum of two guests. View the menu here.
13/05/2016
The Wensleydale Creamery is celebrating the start of Summer with the launch of a Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger Cheesecake ice cream, to be sold at the Creamery’s popular Visitor Centre. The Creamery, based at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, has partnered with fellow Wensleydale dairy manufacturer, Brymor Ice Cream, to create a unique flavour of their Real Dairy Ice Cream; Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger Cheesecake. Inspired by the famous signature dish; Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger Cheesecake, served at The Wensleydale Creamery’s Visitor Centre, the ice cream is... Read More
11/05/2016
We are looking forward to providing a great ‘Yorkshire Welcome’ at Headingley for the first Test Match of the season, starting 19th May. We’ll be taking along our range of award-winning handcrafted cheeses, to sample. Plus, new for this year are our Wensleydale Creamery cheeseboard platters, which can be purchased from our stand at the ground, to enjoy whilst you watch the match. With a selection of our delicious cheeses to choose from, including our famous Yorkshire Wensleydale, Wensleydale Blue and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries, along with home-made chutney &... Read More
09/05/2016
The origin of the sandwich can be traced back to the 18th Century. John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, was a prolific gambler and legend has it he would ask his valet to bring him meat between two slices of bread as a meal, in order that he didn’t need to leave the gaming table. As time went on, his companions began to ask for “the same as Sandwich” – and so the sandwich was born! In the present day, the sandwich is a highly popular snack or light... Read More
03/05/2016
A popular dish in our Visitor Centre Coffee Shop – perfect as a snack, or as a light lunch/supper. Ingredients 1 flatbread 1 leek, washed and finely chopped Knob of butter 150ml vegetable stock 50ml whipping cream 1 slice bacon, grilled and diced 50g Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, grated Black pepper Chopped parsley to garnish Method 1. Add the vegetable stock and butter to a pan and allow to simmer, before adding the leeks 2. Cover and simmer until liquid has reduced by 3/4 and the leeks have softened 3. Add... Read More
22/04/2016
We were delighted to take a stand and bring The Wensleydale Creamery to this year’s Food & Drink Expo, to meet with contacts and customers old and new. The show was vibrant and exciting with a wealth of different food and drink producers, wholesalers and independent businesses; all of whom were passionate about growing their businesses and working together. On The Wensleydale Creamery stand we displayed our full range of handcrafted cheeses including Yorkshire Wensleydale (which has European protected food name status), Wensleydale Blue and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries, as... Read More
07/03/2016
Here in the UK, we’re famous for our love of pies – particularly in the North! The origin of the pie can be traced back as far as the ancient Greeks, who created a makeshift pastry to place over meat for cooking, to help keep the juices in. The pastry was never intended to be eaten. The Romans made miniature pies containing fruits or small birds, which would form part of a lavish banquet. The pie became a staple for farmers and tradesmen, who would spend long hours in the... Read More
28/02/2016
For those who enjoy a savoury pancake, our Yorkshire Wensleydale & Creamed Leek Pancake is a winner! Inspired by a popular dish from our 1897 Coffee Shop.
