WIN a hamper of artisan treats and bold brews! Father’s Day is just around the corner and we’re giving away TWO hampers packed with Devon ales and delicious artisan treats. Perfect as a gift for the cheese-loving man in your life, or just a fabulous spread to share with friends! Each hamper includes a selection of cheeses, Devon charcuterie, crackers and chilli jam. TO ENTER 👉🏼LIKE this post 👉🏼FOLLOW @sharphamcheese @quickescheese @salcombebrewery @goodgametopsham. 👉🏼TAG a friend or the man in your life you’d like to share it with. THE PRIZE: 🔸Sharpham Camembert 🔸A Sharpham Rustic Chive and Garlic truckle 🔸Quickes Clothbound Cheddar wedge 🔸A rich charcuterie selection from Good Game 🔸Premium craft ales from Salcombe Brewery - a bottle each of Seahorse and Gold. 🔸Sharpham sourdough crackers 🔸Sharpham Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam T&Cs:  You must be over 18 to enter. Delivery to UK address only. Competition closes on Saturday 7th June. Winners will be notified only from the Sharpham Cheese Instagram account. Competition not associated or endorsed by Instagram in any way. #fathersday #fathersdaygift #giftideasformen #cheeseandcharcuterie #cheeseandbeer #cheesegifts

👏🏼 Our 💯 Mile Challenge might be complete, but our support for @hospiscaredevon continues. We’re donating £5 from the sale of every £20 Sharpham ‘Curd is the Word’ tote bag to this incredible charity. Sturdy, stylish, eco-friendly, good for the planet, and they come in two gorgeous colour ways… and they help Hospiscare to provide expert, kind and vital care to people living with life-limiting illness. 🔗 Buy these lovely bags on our website. Hit the link in our bio.

💯 Miles in May ✅ It really was a race to the finish for these two in the @hospiscaredevon 100 Miles in May - Julie Conway Memorial Challenge, but they got there. Well done Sharpham owners, Greg and Nicky! And how is the rest of the team doing you ask, on 31st May? Pete ✅ Andrea ✅ Greg ✅ Nicky ✅ Kate… 5 miles to go today! ✅ …and [stop press!] Kate’s completed the 100 too! 👏🏼 As always… the link to sponsor and donate to this wonderful charity is in the @sharphamcheese bio at the top of our Instagram page.

CHEESEMAKING DAY | This week we hosted the first of our Crowdfunder cheesemaking days with a delightful group who were keen to know more about handcrafting artisan cheese here in south Devon… and to get hands on in the dairy! Head cheesemaker Pete took the group of five through each stage of the process, including the delicate cutting of the curds. All their hard work was rewarded with a big cheese lunch, and they all went home with a hamper of cheese and a signed book by cheese expert and friend of Sharpham @stevecheesewine. At @southdevonfoodhub we’re lucky to be surrounded by fellow artisan makers so the group also enjoyed a tour and talk from Cosmo at @devondistillery on his gin, Dappa and his Devoncello liqueurs. Gerry of @orchard_drinks talked them through cidermaking, and Graham and Ruth introduced them to the art of making fine charcuterie. Quite a day! The group’s own cheese is maturing in our stores and will be sent to them in around four weeks time. It’ll be a lovely reminder of a fascinating day! This was one of our ‘money can’t usually buy’ rewards offered during our recent Crowdfunder. . . #cheesemaking #cheese #cheesemaker #devoncheese #cheesedairy #handmade #artisancheese #southdevon

Well look who is in this month’s @devonlifemag. It’s our very own big cheese and head honcho, Sharpham owner Greg Parsons. Find out more about Greg and ‘his Devon’ in the June issue.

🏃‍♀️Nicky is racing to the finish line of the @hospiscaredevon 100 ‘Miles in May Challenge’ and has RUN most of them! Give her a boost to complete the rest of her miles by 31 May by sponsoring the team. You’ll be helping to fund Hospiscare’s vital work. 🔗 Our JustGiving link is in our bio. Thank you x Living with a life-limiting illness is challenging and Hospiscare is there to help, whether you have cancer, heart disease or any other terminal illness, the hospice charity supports over 2,000 adults every year, across the heart of Devon.

💯 Our small Sharpham team is clocking up 100 Miles in May for @hospiscaredevon by walking, running, cycling and swimming. 🚴🏻‍♂️ When he’s not doing cheese stuff, Greg will be spending much of this week on his bike! An injury has prevented him from running and he’s only just been able to start his 100 mile challenge this Bank Holiday weekend - with less than a week to go! He’s determined to do the miles so give him a wave if you see him around Exeter, mid and east Devon. 🔗 You can sponsor the team and speed us all to the finish line for this incredible charity at the link in our bio. Thank you!

Hearty flavours and local craft ales for Father’s Day. Treat your menfolk to a celebration of bold flavours with our Crafty Cheesy Cheers Hamper - a selection of artisan cheeses and accompaniments, rich charcuterie and premium craft ales… all made in delicious Devon. 📦 What they’ll find in the box! 🔸Whole Sharpham Camembert 🔸Sharpham Rustic Chive & Garlic Truckle 🔸Quicke’s Mature Clothbound Cheddar wedge 🔸Sharpham Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam 🔸Sharpham Original sourdough crackers 🔸Good Game Mixed Charcuterie pack 🔸Salcombe Seahorse Ale 🔸Salcombe Gold Ale Packed in environmentally-friendly packaging and delivered to their doorstep with your gift message, in time for Father’s Day on Sunday 15 June. £40 | Order at the link in our bio or visit our website sharphamcheese.co.uk #fathersday #fathersdayideas #dadsday #fathersdaygiftideas #giftsforhim #giftsformen

🌿 Stockist Spotlight | Bayley & Sage stores around London.   🧀 London’s cheese lovers! Find your @sharphamcheese fix on the bountiful cheese counters of @bayleyandsage stores around the capital.   🔦 Yes, this month we’re shining our stockist spotlight away from Devon. Let us introduce you to independent food retailer and valued Sharpham stockist, Bayley & Sage.   🐑 You’ll find Sharpham favourites including light and lemony Ticklemore Goat’s cheese; the rich mixed-milk cheese, Savour, and creamy Washbourne sheep’s milk cheese on their expertly curated cheese counters.   🌱 Founded by Jennie Allen in 1997, Bayley & Sage began with a single store in Wimbledon Village, inspired by Jennie’s passion for fresh, seasonal produce and a desire to offer an alternative to processed food. The name ‘Bayley & Sage’ combines a personal legacy with a nod to culinary heritage, with ‘Sage’ representing both flavour and wisdom.   😊 Today, Bayley & Sage has grown to 13 locations across London, including a beautiful new store in Hampstead. Each store is designed to feel like a neighbourhood hub, offering customers a warm, welcoming and colourful experience that reflects the feel of a village market.   🎁 Bayley & Sage is renowned for its commitment to quality, provenance, and freshness, offering an expertly curated range of products. These include fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, baked goods, wines, and floral arrangements. Their seasonal hampers and gifts are also justly famous.   👏🏼 The Sharpham team has enjoyed many in-store tasting days, most recently at their new Hampstead store, sharing our cheese with engaged and knowledgeable customers.   👉🏼 Follow to find your nearest @bayleyandsage sage store!

With asparagus season in full swing we griddled a beautiful, fresh bunch paired it with grated Washbourne, our award winning sheep’s cheese, and discovered it is a delicious match! Washbourne’s slightly nutty, tangy flavour pairs beautifully with the grassy, earthy notes of asparagus. Try it with a drizzle of good olive oil, a squeeze of lemon or a soft poached egg — simple and full of flavour.

BEST SOFT CHEESE at @devoncountyshow for Sharpham Brie! Thank you to the judges and to co-President Roger Ellis for presenting Greg with the award. We’re delighted!

We’re always up for a cheesy experiment and the @shaldonbakery famous Uglibun stuffed with Sharpham Brie is an out-and-out winner! ‘It’s amazing’ said one happy taste-tester. Rich and creamy paired with sweet, fruity and spicy… all in one delicious mouthful. Come and try one at @devoncountyshow! We’re neighbours in the food & drink pavilion. #uglibun #cheeseandfruitbun #cheese #cheesebun #devoncheese #shaldonbakery #uglybun

☀️Here’s our lovely, cheerful Claudia on our Devon County Show stand. She’ll be ready, with Greg, to introduce you to all our cheeses from 9am today - Day 2 of the show. See you in the food & drink pavilion!

Out and about! Nicky and Greg are at @devoncountyshow and Mollie and Pete are at Freemasons’ Hall in London for the @harveyandbrockless Meet The Maker event. If you’re at either pop over and say hi, taste some cheese and have a chat!

Delighted to win the Best Farm Processor award at last night’s Devon Farm Business Awards. The award recognises excellence in the supply chain - consistent, reliable, fully traceable food from farm to home. “It was a great night - big thanks to Addington Trust for a great evening and to sponsors Azets. Great to share a table with and meet Chris and George Courtier who won the Rising Star Category.” Greg

🎪 It’s SHOWTIME!! We’re all set up at the Devon County Show and looking forward to one of the biggest events in the Devon farming, food and drink calendar. 🍺 Visit us in the huge Food & Drink Pavilion… we’re down near the cider and cheese judging area and opposite the Food Drink Devon space. 🧀 We have LOTS of cheese, chutneys, crackers, merch, tasters, cheese picnics, show offers and of course cheesy chat and pairing suggestions. Ask us about cheese! ☀️ The sun will be shining, and we’re surrounded by fabulous flapjacks, scotch eggs, wine, cider, buns, coffee and masses more delicious Devon produce. Don’t miss the food and drink pavilion! It’s a show highlight! 👀 See you there! Westpoint / Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May.

TAUNTON we’ll be with you on Saturday! It’s @eatfestivals time again and we’ll be taking the Sharpham show on the road… with cheese to buy for your sunny weekend cheeseboards, chat, tasters, our six delicious Sharpham chutneys and our cracking sourdough crackers! Pop by and say hi! . . . #foodfestival #eatfestival #taunton #somerset #cheese #britishcheese #cheeseboards #weekendcheese

💯 Our Sharpham team of six are taking on 100 Miles in May | The Julie Conway Memorial Challenge for @hospiscaredevon. We’ll be hiking, cycling, running, swimming and more to reach at least 100 miles each this month… to boost our fitness and mental wellbeing AND hopefully raise much needed funds for Sharpham’s chosen charity Hospiscare. Meet our first two team members… 🚴🏻‍♂️ Head Cheesemaker Pete, who is regularly cycling the 30 hilly miles home to Exeter from our dairy near Totnes. 🥾 Kate is walking 10k daily, plus spinning and swimming! Meet the rest of the team soon. If you’d like to support us and Hospiscare with a small donation please visit the link in our bio. Thank you!

Greg is not only the owner of Sharpham Dairy, he also chairs @fooddrinkdevon which supports the county’s independent food and drink sector. Food Drink Devon and The University of Exeter have joined forces to create Gather, Devon’s first food and drink summit. The south west’s food and drink community will come together on 11th June for an unmissable day of insights, innovation, and inspiration. Whether you’re a producer, retailer, chef, entrepreneur, or other industry professional, Gather is your opportunity to gain the knowledge, connections and strategies needed to grow and future-proof your business. If you’re in the sector, get your ticket now! Just £59 (with an extra £10 off for Food Drink Devon members) and includes lunch. See the link in the @fooddrinkdevon bio.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who visited the Sharpham stands at @tobygardenfest and @salcombecrabfest over the last few days. We had a fantastic time at both events, sharing our cheeses and chatting to hundreds of customers old and new! Did you have Sharpham on your Bank Holiday weekend cheeseboard? What did you think? Let us know! We had some lovely feedback from Katie, who said: “I have just done a plate with a selection of cheeses and sourdough crackers that I bought yesterday at Powderham! OMG absolutely delicious 🤤 THEEE nicest cheeses I’ve tried! Almost eaten the entire blocks in one sitting!! Cheese and chive on a cracker with a drizzle of honey is my newest favourite thing!!” Thanks Katie! 😊

🌺 Toby’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle! 2 & 3 May. ☀️ We’re here. With sunshine, cheese, chat and merch! 👕 Greg and Nicky will not only be serving you some of the very best artisan cheese from Devon, but also modelling our ‘Curd is the Word’ T-Shirts. AND if you buy one of our fabulous, ethically made tote bags for £20, we’ll donate £5 to @hospiscaredevon. Find us in the castle courtyard with lots of Devon food and drink producers ready and waiting to share their tasters and stories. ⏰ Greg will be speaking in the Food Drink Devon Pavilion at 2.30pm.

A Bank Holiday calls for a sunshine-filled cheeseboard! Find your favourites (and discover a few new ones) at your local cheese counter and build yourself a board worthy of the weekend. Try a rich and oozy Elmhirst, or the tangy taste of the sea in our seaweed flavoured Rustic – there’s a Sharpham cheese for everyone. Support your local cheesemonger or deli, eat deliciously. Happy Bank Holiday, cheese lovers! . . #sharphamcheese #cheeseboard #bankholidayweekend #supportlocal #cheesemonger #devon #britishcheese

💯 May 1st has arrived, and with it our next challenge for the amazing local charity @hospiscaredevon! 6️⃣ Our team of SIX (that’s over half our staff) will be getting ‘extra’ active this month. We’ll be running 🏃‍♀️cycling 🚴🏻 swimming 🏊🏻‍♀️ spinning 😵‍💫 hiking 🥾 walking🚶🏼‍♀️paddle boarding 🏄‍♂️ and any other activity we can think of to power through at least 100 miles each by the end of May! 👏🏼 If you’d like to help Nicky, Greg, Andrea, Kate, Peter and Jane to support the incredible work that Hospiscare does in Devon, you can find our Just Giving link in our bio. Thank you x

☀️BIG sunny, cheesy weekend incoming! Here’s where you’ll find Greg and the Sharpham team with cheese, chutney and chat! 🌺 On Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May we’ll be at Toby’s Garden Fest at the beautiful Powderham Castle. Always a favourite in our show calendar, we’ll be back in the castle courtyard with lots of foodie friends! 🦀 On Sunday 4th May we’ll be at Salcombe Crabfest for the very first time! . . Check out @tobygardenfest and @salcombecrabfest for info and make the most of the weather!

Ever wondered why we turn our brie after we’ve ladled the curds into the moulds? It’s all about evenness… flipping helps the curds settle smoothly, drain off the remaining whey, and shape up into that lovely round we all know and love. No one wants a lopsided brie! It also helps to ensure a rich, creamy and even texture throughout, which is why we continue to turn the cheese once they head into the maturing room. Watch Claudia’s expert cheese turning. . . #sharphamcheese #brielovers #cheesemaking #devoncheese #sharpham #cheesemaker #cheese #brie

Making Mini Elmhirst | A labour of love. Sharpham Elmhirst is made from our Jersey cow’s milk with extra double cream added for good measure, creating a luxurious soft mold-ripened cheese. Tasting notes: Clean and fresh notes on the palette when young; rich buttery and gooey when ripe. We hand make Elmhirst in two sizes, the 660g and the 190g baby.

EVENTS | Sat 26 & Sun 27 April. You’ll find our Sharpham Cheese stand at two events this coming weekend. Come and taste, chat and buy! 🌿SATURDAY 26th: Bovey Tracey celebrates everything spring-like and traditional with the Green Man Spring Festival. A full day of entertainment from 10.00am with the procession of Morris Dancers, dancing, food and craft stands, street food, and music throughout the day. 🍽️ SUNDAY 27th: Exmouth Gate-to-Plate Food Festival at The Strand from 10am - 4pm, with over 60 local producers, music and entertainment. Organised by @eatfestivals. Hope to see you there!

🏅British Cheese Awards 2025 | Ticklemore Goat awarded GOLD. We’re very proud to say (a little belatedly!) that last month our classic semi-hard, UFO-shaped favourite Ticklemore Goat, was awarded a Gold medal at the esteemed British Cheese Awards 2025. The goats were on form this year with Cremet soft goat picking up Bronze, alongside our cow’s milk classic Rustic, also Bronze. Ticklemore Goat GOLD Cremet Soft Goat BRONZE Rustic BRONZE . . @britcheeseaward #britishcheese #goatscheese #goatsmilk #devon #devoncheese #cheese

Did you know we can add a message, logo or names to our handcrafted ash cheeseboards... made by our Head cheesemaker, Peter. We’ve just received some lovely feedback from Kate and Scott who ordered some special boards to give as gifts at their wedding. “We were absolutely over the moon with the personalised cheese boards that Peter created for our wedding. They were stunning - beautifully made, thoughtfully designed, and added such a special touch to our day. The team went above and nothing was too much trouble. “Our family loved them, and they made the perfect keepsake, especially as they were topped with Sharpham Brie too! We can’t thank and recommend these boards and the team at Sharpham Dairy highly enough!“ Visit our website shop to find out more. £25 plain or £30 engraved. Find the link in our bio.

RECIPE! We grated a wedge of Sharpham Rustic Chive & Garlic to experiment with these DELICIOUS and super easy Cheesy Oat and Seed Bars. They are seriously good. Perfect for a mid-morning pick-me-up, a picnic or a tasty nibble at lunchtime. And our flavour-packed Rustic is a perfect addition. ◽️You will need: 100g butter 200g porridge oats 2 carrots, grated 1 tbsp milled flaxseed 1 tbsp chia seeds 150-200g strong cheese, grated. We used our Rustic Chive & Garlic and a little Quickes Cheddar. 3 eggs, beaten. Small bunch of chives, snipped. 50g mixed seeds and extra to sprinkle. We used a mix of pumpkin, sunflower and sesame (and might use more in the mix next time). Pinch of chilli flakes to taste. We’d add more next time! Salt and pepper. ◽️How to make: 🔸Heat oven to 180°. 🔸Melt butter. 🔸Stir all ingredients in one at a time and leave to cool. 🔸Add beaten eggs and stir well. Season generously. 🔸Tip into lined tin approx. 20cm x 20cm. 🔸Press down with the back of a spoon. 🔸Scatter over extra mixed seeds. 🔸Bake for 25-35 mins until golden. 🔸Leave to cool in the tin before cutting into bars. 🔸Keep in an airtight box. We kept them in the fridge but not for long (they disappeared very quickly!) . . #recipe #cheeserecipe #cheesyflapjack #savouryoatbar #devon #sharpham #snackbox #picnicfood #picnicideas