If you’re a sucker for afternoon tea and love a bit of cheese, then we have the perfect experience for you. Yorkshire’s most popular cheesemaker, Wensleydale Creamery, has launched a cheesy afternoon tea for two in its Calvert’s Restaurant at the visitor centre in Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
You can enjoy the cheesy afternoon tea whilst admiring the panoramic views of the rolling Yorkshire Dales. The cheesy afternoon tea showcases some of the creamery’s best handcrafted cheeses, complemented with locally made artisan chutney and rich fruitcake.
Wensleydale cheesy afternoon tea for two
You can enjoy the creamery’s visitors’ centre, which showcases its most popular sweet and savoury dishes. But, what can you expect from your cheesy afternoon tea? The menu includes:
- A classic three-cheese quiche
- An indulgent, oozy Wensleydale Mac n Cheese
- The ‘Ultimate Wensleydale Creamery Rarebit’, made to a secret recipe featuring Yorkshire Wensleydale Double Yorkshire, and Yorkshire Cheddar with Black Sheep Ale
- The dishes are perfectly complemented with locally produced Raydale Preserves Tomato & Chilli Chutney, a fresh salad garnish and chunky chips.
And, the goodness doesn’t end there. You can enjoy a Yorkshire twist on a dessert with Calvert’s signature Yorkshire Wensleydale & Ginger Cheese Cheesecake that is sure to delight. What better way to complete the menu than with the regional delicacy of serving rich fruitcake with a slice of handcrafted Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese? This is all rounded off the cheesy culinary experience is a refreshing pot of Yorkshire Tea.
Originally introduced as a limited two-week special during the summer, its popularity and success have prompted its return and launch with a permanent place on the menu.
Trish Cannon, Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre director, commented: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Cheesy Afternoon Tea. After listening to the fantastic response from our visitors, we knew we had to make it a permanent offering, and we can’t wait to welcome more guests to enjoy our cheesy version of the classic afternoon tea!”
That’s not all…
Once you’ve enjoyed a cheesy afternoon tea at Wensleydale Creamery, make sure you leave plenty of room to explore the huge gift shop. It’s a cheese lover’s paradise, with tasters dotted throughout the shop allowing you to sample a wide range of Wensleydale cheeses before choosing your favourites to take home.
As well as the famous creamy Wensleydale cheese, visitors can pick up a variety of flavours and speciality cheeses, alongside delicious accompaniments including artisan oils, luxury crackers, biscuits, preserves and a huge selection of chutneys. It’s the perfect place to stock up on Yorkshire-made treats or put together your own cheeseboard at home.
The gift shop also offers a fantastic selection of Yorkshire Dales-inspired gifts and souvenirs, from Wallace & Gromit-themed goodies to sheep, cows and countryside-themed keepsakes. Whether you’re looking for a memento of your visit, a gift for a cheese lover, or simply something to remind you of the Dales, there’s plenty to browse.
A visit to Wensleydale Creamery is more than just a stop for cheese: it’s a chance to discover one of Yorkshire’s most famous food traditions, learn about the heritage behind the cheese, and take a little piece of the Dales home with you.
If you’d like to visit, you can find out more and get booked here. 📍 Gayle Ln, Wensleydale, Hawes DL8 3RN
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