About us
A long established, Family run business in the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln
Now
The Cheese Society is an independent, family-run business in the heart of Lincoln’s historic Cathedral Quarter. It is owned by uncle-and-niece duo Adam and Lucie, who work alongside a fantastic, long-standing team of cheesemongers.
From our Lincoln shop and deli counter to our online shop, we’re passionate about finding exceptional cheese and sharing it with our customers. Great cheese is at the heart of everything we do, but so is great service. Whether you’re visiting us in person or ordering from the comfort of home, we want discovering and enjoying good cheese to be easy, welcoming and enjoyable.
We believe great cheese is made to be discovered, enjoyed and shared, and we’re always on the lookout for the very best products to bring to our customers, both online and in our Lincoln shop.
Then
The Cheese Society was founded in 1997, at the very beginning of the internet era by Lucie's mother and Adam's sister Kate. With a background in food, retail and hospitality, Kate started the business after running her own delicatessen.
“When I started The Cheese Society, we originally sold difficult-to-obtain farmhouse cheeses, mainly unpasteurised, purely by mail order to individuals and trade customers from our warehouse in Lincoln.”
In 2001, Kate bought the building on St Martins Lane in Lincoln, which had been owned by her parents and had previously been home to the family’s fish and chip shop for 44 years. The Cheese Society has been based in this building ever since, evolving from its mail-order beginnings into the much-loved cheese shop and deli it is today.
Over the years, the business has become a favourite destination for local customers and cheese lovers from much further afield .
Meet the team
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Lucie
Owner
Favourite cheese
Gorwydd Caerphilly
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Adam
Owner
Favourite cheese
Isle of Mull
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Josh
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Swaledale Traditional
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Mark
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Lincolnshire Poacher
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Ben
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Alpine Meadows
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Libby
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Delice de Bourgogne
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Pam
Cheesemonger
Favourite cheese
Grand Noir
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Helen
Chef
Favourite cheese
Delice de Bourgogne
Shop our team favourites
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Gorwydd Caerphilly
From £10.00
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Isle of Mull
From £9.25
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Swaledale Traditional
From £7.75
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Lincolnshire Poacher
From £6.25
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Alpine Meadows
From £9.75
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Delice de Bourgogne
From £8.00
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Grand Noir
From £8.75
Bought two gift boxes and some meats Excellent cheeses just the right amount and very well packaged
We've been buying from The Cheese Society for years
Great service and fast delivery. Delicious, seasonal cheese
Delicious cheeses! Always delivered in good time, and something very delicious to look forward to.
Our favourite online cheesemonger and always on hand to help
Its a 5 star service and the quality of the products is always first class.
FAQ
HOW SHOULD I STORE MY CHEESE ONCE IT ARRIVES?
Cheese is best kept in the fridge wrapped in the waxed paper or packaging it arrives in. Avoid plastic wrap, as cheese needs to breathe.
HOW LONG WILL MY CHEESE LAST?
Most cheeses will last 1-2 weeks if stored properly. Harder cheeses tend to last longer than soft cheeses.
DO YOU DELIVER NATIONWIDE?
Yes, we deliver throughout the UK mainland. Some remote areas may have longer delivery times.
WHEN WILL MY CHEESE ORDER ARRIVE?
Orders placed before 12pm are dispatched the same day for next-day delivery. We deliver Tuesday to Friday.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY CHEESE GROWS MOULD?
Most moulds are perfectly fine and certain moulds are part of the character of the cheese.
If your cheese has grown a coat in the fridge, trim the cheese back to a fresh face of the cheese and bin the trimmings.
If you see mould on soft cheese and there is a strong smell of ammonia, it is best to bin the cheese.
DO YOU OFFER SUBSCRIPTION BOXES?
Yes! We offer both rolling subscriptions and pre-paid subscription boxes. Visit our Subscriptions page for more details.
CAN I VISIT YOUR SHOP AND DELI?
Absolutely! Our shop and deli is located at 1 St Martin's Lane, Lincoln. We're open Wednesday to Saturday each week offering a huge range of cheeses in our counter alongside a cheese-centric deli counter.
