The Nantwich Cheese Awards

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🎉 Welcome to the Nantwich Cheese Awards

Launched last year as a regional competition, the Nantwich Cheese Awards return in 2026—now open to cheesemakers and producers across the UK, with a range of exciting new classes. Celebrating Nantwich’s rich dairy heritage, the awards recognise the quality and craftsmanship of British cheese, generously sponsored by Westry Roberts Cheese and hosted by Nick Birchall of The Cheese Shop Nantwich.

New classes include Best Local Cheese, Best Blended Cheese and Best Butter🎉

Information for Exhibitors
➡️ Eligibility
Open to cheesemakers and producers across the UK

➡️ Entries & Fees
💠 £15 per entry
💠 Minimum 1kg per entry (suitable for room temperature judging)
💠 1 ticket per entry (2 tickets for 4 entries)
💠 Entries close 5pm, Fri 17 July 2026

➡️ Delivery
📦 Deliver to:
David Williams Cheese
51 Lancaster Fields
Crewe CW1 6FF
FAO: David Williams

⏰ Deadline: 10am, Tues 21 July 2026 (no late entries)

➡️ Packaging & Labelling
All packaging removed before judging
No branding or identifying marks on cheese (risk of disqualification)

➡️ Judging & Ownership
Entries judged by an appointed panel; judges’ decisions are final
All entries become the property of the Nantwich Agricultural Society

Enquiries
📞 Karen Matthews – 01270 620799
📧 karen@cheeseshopnantwich.co.uk

To enter, select the blue ‘Enter Now’ button at the top of the list ⏩⏩⏩