Raclette (Swiss)

Raclette (Swiss) is made exclusively from raw cows milk using traditional ancestral methods and holds protected designation of origin status. The milk comes from cows grazing fresh meadow grass through the summer and meadow hay through the winter. Stronger in flavour than the flavoured varieties, with a slightly floral, buttery and mildly pungent character.

To call Raclette a cheese is an understatement, it is a national dish. Melted cheese dishes appear in medieval texts from Swiss convents as early as 1291, eaten by peasants in the Alpine regions of Valais and Fribourg, and Savoie and Haute-Savoie across the border. Cow herders carried cheese with them when moving cattle to and from mountain pastures, setting it beside the campfire in the evening to soften before scraping it onto bread.

The name comes from the French-Swiss dialect verb racler, meaning to scrape. The emphasis in raclette dining is on relaxed and sociable eating and drinking, with the meal often running for several hours. If you enjoy this one, it is also worth trying our Raclette Smoked and Raclette with Chilli.

We suggest 250g (around 3 slices) to 500g (around 6 slices) per person, depending on how much you can eat. We can eat a lot. This raclette is made in blocks rather than wheels, since it is generally sliced and ready for the melting pans. If you would like a wheel or part of a wheel we can get this for you, please email info@thecheesesociety.co.uk.

All cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.

This Swiss Raclette comes in rectangular wedges ready for melting pans. If you would like Raclette for a circular Raclette machine, please email info@thecheesesociety.co.uk. If you want it in slices, please ask or add it to the notes at checkout.

We send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.

We carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.

If you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.

We currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.

Every order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.

Your cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.

Finally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.

We’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.

Suggestion – DRIVERS SWEET CORNICHONS

Delicious with cornichons, pickles, cured meats and hot new potatoes. You do not need a raclette machine: cut it into slices, layer over cooked potatoes and bake until melted.