Grass Fed Cheese

What Is Grass-Fed Cheese?

Grass-fed cheese is made from milk produced by cattle raised on pasture, where fresh grass, herbs and other plants form an important part of their natural diet.

The milk used for our Hungarian cheeses comes from local, pasture-raised cows and is pasteurised before cheesemaking. The animals are able to graze outdoors, helping create a strong connection between the surrounding landscape, the milk and the finished cheese.

Pasture-Raised Milk from Hungary

The character of a cheese begins with its milk. Anita Kun works with locally sourced cow’s milk from pasture-raised cattle, chosen for its rich flavour and suitability for artisan cheesemaking.

Seasonal grazing across grassland and herb-rich pasture contributes to the natural variation and character of the milk, while the cheesemaking process develops those qualities further through culturing, maturation and ageing.

The result is a collection of Hungarian grass-fed cheeses ranging from soft and creamy styles to smoked and long-matured cheeses with deeper, more complex flavours.

Made by Award-Winning Cheesemaker Anita Kun

The cheeses are crafted by Anita Kun of Csíz Sajtműhely, one of Hungary’s most highly decorated artisan cheesemakers.

Anita made her first homemade cheese in 2010 and, together with her husband, developed what began as a hobby into a successful family cheesemaking business. Their philosophy is summed up in the phrase “Cheese with Love”, reflecting the care they put into every stage of production.

Her range includes creamy Camembert-style cheese, smoked Parenica, mature Gouda-style cheeses, caraway cheese and distinctive ash cheese, each made to express a different style and maturation process.

Personally Selected by Monika

Founder Monika Gyenes has visited Anita several times at her cheesemaking workshop in Hungary, tasting the cheeses and learning first-hand about the milk, production methods and maturation process.

Monika selected a range of distinctive cheeses that combine interesting traditional stories with practical qualities for UK customers, including varieties that travel well under chilled conditions and have sufficient shelf life for reliable home delivery.

For more about the individual cheese styles and Anita’s wider range, explore our Hungarian cheese collection.

Why Does Pasture-Raised Milk Matter?

Pasture-based farming provides cattle with access to a more varied natural diet and allows the milk to reflect seasonal changes in grazing conditions.

For cheesemaking, the most important result is flavour. Rich, good-quality milk provides the foundation from which texture, aroma and complexity develop during ripening and maturation.

Award-Winning Grass-Fed Cheese

Several cheeses in the range have received independent recognition at the Great Taste Awards and World Cheese Awards.

Our Old Cheese, a long-matured Gouda-style cheese made from pasture-raised cow’s milk, received Super Gold at the 2021 World Cheese Awards and was selected as Best Artisan Cheese. It later received 3 Stars at the 2024 Great Taste Awards and 2 Stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards.

View Best of Hungary’s current Great Taste-recognised products in the official Guild of Fine Food directory.

Grass-Fed Cheese Styles

  • Old Cheese: a long-matured Gouda-style cheese with deep, nutty and caramel-like notes.
  • Caraway Cheese: creamy and nutty with the warm, aromatic character of whole caraway seeds.
  • Parenica: a traditional rolled cheese with a distinctive smoked aroma and supple texture.
  • Camembert-style Cheese: soft-ripened and creamy with a fuller earthy character.
  • Ash Cheese: a visually striking matured cheese with a distinctive ash layer through the centre.

How to Enjoy Grass-Fed Cheese

  • Serve a selection with cured meats, fresh bread, fruit and nuts on a cheeseboard.
  • Pair mature cheeses with Golden Honey for Cheese for a sweet and savoury contrast.
  • Bake soft-ripened cheese and serve with crusty bread.
  • Use firmer cheeses in sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes or grilled cheese.
  • Pair smoked and mature cheeses with Hungarian wine for a simple regional tasting board.

Chilled Cheese Delivery Across the UK

Our grass-fed cheeses are dispatched from our UK warehouse using refrigerated cold packs and thermally insulated packaging designed to maintain suitable transit conditions for 48–72 hours.

Orders are sent using a tracked delivery service, giving customers confidence when ordering artisan chilled cheese online.

Read more about our chilled product delivery.

Buy Grass-Fed Cheese Online in the UK

Explore our selection of grass-fed Hungarian cheese, made from pasteurised milk sourced from local pasture-raised cattle and crafted by award-winning cheesemaker Anita Kun.

From soft and creamy styles to smoked and long-matured cheeses, each product is selected for its flavour, craftsmanship, provenance and suitability for chilled UK delivery.