White Lake Cheese

White Lake Cheese, artisanal cheese maker in Somerset

White Lake Cheese is an artisanal cheese maker based at Bagborough Farm in Pylle (Shepton Mallet, Somerset). The company presents itself as a producer of award-winning artisanal cheeses and makes its cheeses on the farm itself. Its team of cheesemakers works on creating new recipes and developing innovative methods to expand a range that it sells through its online store and via farm shops and wholesalers across the country.

Range of cheeses

The cheese maker's catalogue is organised into several collections covering different types of milk and styles of production. Among the available categories are goat's, sheep's and cow's milk cheeses, as well as Jersey cow's milk cheeses. The offer is completed with hard cheeses, soft and lactic cheeses, curd cheeses and a selection of guest cheeses to complete cheese boards.

The shop also includes a section of award-winning cheeses and another of cheese accompaniments. In the gifts and selections section, personalised options are offered. The company also sells handmade natural artisanal soaps made with milk from its animals.

Featured products

Among the products that the website lists as bestsellers are Rachel, Pavé Cobble, Sheep Rustler, Driftwood, The English Pecorino, Rachael Reserva, Eve and Tor. The catalogue shows these cheeses with their reference prices, which may vary depending on format and weight.

Production and innovation

The cheese maker describes its process as a continuous cycle of experimentation and renewal, with the aim of evolving its family of cheeses. According to its account, the team of cheesemakers has turned unconventional ideas into a range of cheeses that the company describes as delicious. Production takes place on the farm, which directly links production to the Somerset environment.

Online sales and distribution

White Lake Cheese sells its cheeses through its online store and distributes them to numerous farm shops and wholesalers across the country. The website announces free weekday delivery for orders over £40. The company has a dedicated trade login and a section of products for the wholesale channel.

Awards and media presence

The cheese maker presents itself as a producer of award-winning artisanal cheeses and maintains a section dedicated to news, markets and awards. Its website includes a Trustpilot review that highlights the selection of goat's and sheep's cheeses and the packaging of orders. The company also collaborates with British Bake Off finalist Martha Collison, who visited the farm to make a recipe for goat's cheese and honey scones published on the site.

Customer resources

The site includes sections dedicated to caring for your cheese, sustainability and FAQs, as well as a blog with recipes and news. The company also offers the possibility of subscribing to an email newsletter to receive news and special offers.

Location and contact

Bagborough Farm, Bagborough Lane, Pylle, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6SX · Phone: 01749 831527 · Email: shop@whitelake.co.uk