Davidstow Cheddar facts for kids
Davidstow Cheddar is a special kind of Cheddar cheese. It is made in Cornwall, England, at a place called the Davidstow Creamery. A company named Dairy Crest makes this cheese. They also make another popular cheese there called Cathedral City Cheddar.
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How Davidstow Cheddar is Made
A Long History of Cheese Making
People have been making cheddar cheese at Davidstow for a long time. It started way back in 1951, more than 70 years ago! A company called Cow & Gate first set up the cheese factory.
Where the Milk Comes From
The milk used to make Davidstow Cheddar comes from local farms. About 300 farms in Cornwall and Devon supply the milk. These farms are all very close, within 50 miles of the creamery. This helps keep the milk fresh.
Britain's Biggest Cheese Factory
The Davidstow factory is the largest cheese-making plant in Britain. It was made even bigger and better in 2004. This factory can produce a huge amount of cheese. Each week, it can make 1,000 tonnes of Davidstow and Cathedral City cheese. That's a lot of cheese!
Awards and Famous Chefs
Winning Cheese Awards
Davidstow Cheddar has won many important awards. It won Gold trophies at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich. This happened two years in a row, in 2010 and 2011. These awards show that Davidstow Cheddar is a very high-quality cheese.
Used by Famous Chefs
Some famous chefs really like Davidstow Cheddar. Rick Stein, a well-known chef, has even put his name on some savoury oat biscuits that use Davidstow cheddar cheese. Another famous chef, Nathan Outlaw, uses Davidstow cheddar in his restaurant. His restaurant has two Michelin stars, which means it's a very special place to eat.
