Sharpham Dairy | Artisan cheese from Devon

What Sharpham Dairy | Artisan cheese from Devon does

Sharpham Dairy is a B Corp certified artisan cheesemaker headquartered on the Sharpham Estate near Totnes in South Devon, United Kingdom, operating as Sharpham Partnership Ltd. The company produces handmade English cheeses using milk sourced from Devon and East Devon farms, spanning Jersey cow's milk, goat's milk, and sheep's milk — including mould-ripened styles (Brie since 1981, Cremet, Camembert, Elmhirst), semi-hard cheeses (Rustic and its Chives & Garlic, Smoked Chilli, and Dulse & Sea Lettuce variants; Ticklemore; Washbourne), mixed-milk cheeses (Savour, Rushmore), and a stocked-but-not-produced blue (Devon Blue, by Ticklemore Dairy). Beyond cheese it has expanded into artisan charcuterie, a co-developed range of Devon-sourced chutneys, jams, crackers, and a Quince Jelly produced by the Monks of Buckfast Abbey. Heritage recipes and craftsmanship rather than proprietary technology underpin the differentiation — the Cremet (goat + cow's cream) is stated to be unique in the UK.

Sharpham monetises through four intertwined channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at sharphamcheese.co.uk with nationwide UK delivery (free over £60); a wholesale stockist network across the South West (independent cheese shops, delis, farm shops), which the company actively recruits to via a public 'Join our stockists' page; event-driven sales at food festivals and farmers' markets in the region, plus in-store cheese tastings; and a hospitality/events channel selling bespoke celebration cheese cakes from £125 and a subscription cheese box from £120. Pricing is unit-based across roughly 30+ SKUs, with hampers tiered from £27 to £95. Channel-agnostic Click & Collect runs from the South Devon Food Hub in Totnes.

The customer base is horizontally segmented into individual consumers (primary), independent retail/deli trade, and hospitality/event B2B. The business is privately held, with Greg Parsons as Managing Director and owner; no institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed. Headcount is approximately 10, the legal entity is a private limited company registered in England (company number 02702613), and operations remain confined to a single production site on the Sharpham Estate.

Name

Sharpham Dairy | Artisan cheese from Devon

Legal name

Sharpham Partnership Ltd

Website

https://sharphamcheese.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sharpham Dairy is a B Corp certified artisan cheesemaker in South Devon, UK, producing handmade cheeses from Jersey cow's, goat's, and sheep's milk. It sells via DTC e-commerce, wholesale stockists, food festivals, and bespoke celebration cakes to UK consumers, independent retailers, and hospitality venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Handmade dairy products
• Specialty cheese maker
• Cheese subscription box
• Artisan charcuterie and accompaniments

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashprington, Totnes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Cheese & Product Sales: Online sales of artisan cheeses, hampers, celebration cheese cakes, accompaniments (chutneys, jams, crackers, charcuterie), and lifestyle products through the company's e-commerce website. Products are shipped directly to consumers across the UK with free delivery over £60. Revenue is generated per transaction with per-order pricing.
2. Wholesale / Trade Sales: Bulk sales to independent cheese shops, deli counters, and food service businesses through a network of stockists. Products are sold in whole cheeses, mini truckles, and pre-portioned formats suitable for retail display.
3. Cheese Subscription Service: A subscription box offering regular deliveries of Sharpham cheeses. Customers pay a recurring fee (starting at £120) for curated cheese selections delivered on a recurring basis.
4. Bespoke / Celebration Cheese Cakes: Custom cheese wedding and celebration cakes sold as bespoke products, priced at £125 and above. These are made-to-order premium products for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sharpham Dairy is a B Corp certified artisan cheese producer that handmakes an award-winning range of English cheeses in South Devon using Jersey cow's, goat's, and sheep's milk. The company sells its cheeses, charcuterie, accompaniments, hampers, celebration cheese cakes, and a recurring subscription box directly to UK consumers via its own e-commerce website and click & collect, alongside wholesale distribution through independent cheese shops, deli counters, and farm shops in the South West.

Product overview

Sharpham Dairy is a B Corp certified artisan cheese maker producing handcrafted cheeses in South Devon. Their portfolio spans multiple cheese categories including soft mould-ripened cheeses (Brie, Cremet, Camembert), semi-hard cheeses (Rustic in multiple variants including Chives & Garlic, Smoked Chilli, and Dulse & Sea Lettuce), washed curd cheeses (Washbourne from sheep's milk), mixed-milk cheeses (Savour, Rushmore), and blue cheese (Devon Blue). The offering extends beyond cheese to artisan charcuterie (Capicollo, Salami), preserves and accompaniments (chutneys, jams, marmalades, crackers), and specialty items including bespoke celebration cakes and subscription services. The products are primarily sold through their e-commerce platform and distributed via stockists across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sharpham Elmhirst Triple-cream cheese made with rich Jersey cow's milk and added double cream, producing a luxurious texture; sold by weight to UK consumers via the Sharpham e-commerce site and through independent deli stockists.
• Sharpham Washbourne Washed-curd cheese made with 100% ewe's milk sourced from East Devon farmers, offering a subtle nutty flavour and smooth, pliable texture; a signature Sharpham cheese sold to consumers and via stockists.
• Sharpham Rustic Semi-hard cheese made with pasteurised Jersey cow's milk, curds cut finer than brie and drained for 48 hours, packed into moulds, brined and matured to develop a natural bloomy rind with golden yellow centre and crumbly texture.
• Sharpham Rustic with Chives & Garlic Semi-hard Jersey cow's milk cheese in the Rustic style, infused with chives and garlic with green flecks and a savoury flavour profile; sold across Sharpham's DTC and wholesale channels.
• Sharpham Rustic with Smoked Chilli Classic semi-hard Rustic enhanced with smoked chillies (Ancho, Chipotle and a South Devon Chilli Farm NuEx mix of Guajillo, Pasilla, Anaheim and Big Jim) for complex gentle spice.
• Sharpham Rustic with Dulse & Sea Lettuce Rustic semi-hard cheese variant enriched with dulse and sea lettuce for maritime flavour notes paired with the creamy Jersey cow's milk base.
• Sharpham Ticklemore Semi-hard goat's cheese handmade from pasteurised Devon goat's milk with white bloomy mould, light lemony flavour and herbaceous notes; a core Sharpham cheese sold DTC and wholesale.
• Sharpham Camembert Moist, soft, surface-ripened cow's milk cheese made in individual rounds designed to become creamy and oozing when baked.
• Sharpham Brie Coulommier-style mould-ripened cheese handmade since 1981 using Jersey cow's milk; buttercup yellow in colour, firm, rich and creamy when young, developing mushroomy notes with age.
• Sharpham Cremet Decadent soft mould-ripened goat's cheese enriched with cow's double cream, with a mousse-like texture when young and rich earthiness when ripe; stated to be unique in the UK.
• Sharpham Savour French Savoie-style mixed-milk cheese made with both cow's and goat's milk, offering a rich creamy flavour with slight tang; multiple-award winner (Taste of the West Champion Cheese 2024).
• Sharpham Rushmore Award-winning semi-hard mixed-milk cheese (cow's and goat's milk) with refreshing acidity, rich creamy flavour, subtle floral sweetness and lingering finish; Great Taste Two Star 2024.
• Devon Blue Unpressed French-style blue cheese wrapped in foil, aged four months, with a flinty, minerally and light character and subtle blue taste; stocked and sold by Sharpham (made by Ticklemore Dairy).
• Sharpham Capicollo with Devon Distillery SloeD Gin Artisan air-dried, fermented and matured capicollo from pork shoulder (Blackwell & Co Devon pork), infused with Devon Distillery's SloeD Gin for subtle sweetness and aromatic complexity; silky, tender slices with delicate marbling.
• Sharpham Salami Artisan salami inspired by French Saucisse Sèche, crafted with Dingley Dell pork and infused with Sandridge Barton Pinot Noir; part of Sharpham's expanding charcuterie range.
• Sharpham Caramelised Fig Chutney with Pinot Noir Rich, velvety chutney of sweet figs caramelised and enriched with Sharpham Pinot Noir from Sandridge Barton; multiple-award winner (Great British Food Awards Gold 2023, Taste of the West Gold 2022).
• Sharpham Smoky Red Pepper & Tomato Relish Vibrant smoky-sweet relish of ripe tomatoes and roasted red peppers, slow-cooked in small batches in Devon by Highfield Preserves.
• Sharpham Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam Sweet-heat preserve made in small batches with red peppers, tomatoes and Scotch Bonnet chillies, balancing warmth with sweetness.
• Sharpham Bramley Apple Chutney with Hunts Wobbler Cider Tangy chutney combining British Bramley apples with Hunts Wobbler Devon cider, sultanas and ground spices; Taste of the West Gold 2023.
• Sharpham Ploughman's Chutney with Bays Devon Dumpling Ale Traditional tangy-sweet ploughman's chutney with Bays Brewery's Devon Dumpling Ale, chunky vegetables and warming spices.
• Sharpham Red Onion Rosemary & Thyme Marmalade Savory-sweet marmalade of slow-cooked caramelised red onions enriched with balsamic vinegar, rosemary and thyme.
• Quince Jelly by Monks of Buckfast Abbey Artisan seasonal quince jelly crafted by the Monks of Buckfast Abbey using quinces grown in the Abbey grounds, with delicate floral notes; sold by Sharpham online.
• West Country Olives Classic Blend Award-winning olive mix combining green pitted olives and pitted Kalamata olives steeped in West Country rapeseed oil with lemon juice, thyme and parsley; sourced and stocked by Sharpham from West Country Olives.
• Sharpham Artisan Original Sourdough Crackers Handmade crackers produced for Sharpham by Fresh Flour Company using organically grown wheat, rye and oat grains freshly milled into stone-ground flour with honey, olive oil and sea salt.
• Sharpham Artisan Rosemary & Sea Salt Sourdough Crackers Handmade crackers with rosemary-steeped olive oil, Devon sea salt and freshly chopped rosemary, using organic stone-ground flour from Fresh Flour Company.
• Nkuku Cheese Knife — Brushed Gold (Set of 4) Artisan cheese knife set forged from brass with brushed gold finish, presented in a stylish gift box; supplied by Devon-based B Corp lifestyle brand Nkuku and sold through Sharpham.
• Sharpham Bespoke Cheese Celebration Cakes Bespoke made-to-order layered cheese wedding and celebration cakes for weddings and special events, from £125; targeted at weddings, corporate events and hospitality.
• Sharpham Cheese Hampers and Gift Collections Curated pre-packaged cheese hampers and gift boxes combining Sharpham cheeses with accompaniments and (in some variants) wine, including The Sharpham Classics Hamper (£27), The Essential Devon Cheese Board (£37), the Devon Cheese Collection with Wine (£52), Cheers to you Dad Hamper (£40), Sips & Savouries Hamper (£40), and the South Devon Food Hub Hamper (£95).
• Sharpham Cheese Subscription Service Recurring subscription service delivering curated selections of Sharpham cheeses to subscribers on a regular basis, starting at £120 per delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Great Taste three-star awards and consistent gold medals across product range
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Highfield PreservescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA second-generation family-run Devon producer creating small-batch chutneys, jams, and marmalades since 1984. Based in Willand, Devon, Highfield Preserves crafts Sharpham's range of accompaniments including Smoky Red Pepper & Tomato Relish, Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam, Caramelised Fig Chutney with Pinot Noir, Bramley Apple Chutney with Hunts Wobbler Cider, Ploughman's Chutney with Bays Devon Dumpling Ale, and Red Onion Rosemary & Thyme Marmalade.
• Fresh Flour CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Buckfastleigh, Devon (less than 9 miles from Sharpham Dairy), Fresh Flour Company produces artisan sourdough crackers using organically grown wheat, rye, and oat grains that are freshly milled into stone-ground flour. They produce Sharpham-branded Artisan Original Sourdough Crackers and Rosemary & Sea Salt Sourdough Crackers.
• Sandridge Barton (Home of Sharpham Wine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner providing Sandridge Barton Pinot Noir and Dart Valley Reserve wine used in Sharpham products including the Caramelised Fig Chutney with Pinot Noir. Both companies are part of the Sharpham Estate, sharing craft, flavour, and Devon heritage.
• Devon DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevon Distillery supplies Sloed Gin, which is used to finish and wash the Sharpham Capicollo, infusing the charcuterie with subtle sweetness and aromatic complexity from hand-picked sloe berries and botanicals.
• Hunts CiderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunts Cider supplies their award-winning, full-bodied Devon Wobbler cider for use in Sharpham Bramley Apple Chutney with Hunts Wobbler Cider. Based near the Sharpham Dairy.
• Bays BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBays Brewery (based in Paignton, Devon) supplies their award-winning Devon Dumpling Ale for use in Sharpham Ploughman's Chutney with Bays Devon Dumpling Ale. The rich, malty ale adds depth and roundness to the chutney.
• West Country OlivesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in Exeter, Devon, West Country Olives supplies premium olives sourced from the Mediterranean combined with local West Country oils. Their Classic Blend olives (steeped in Bell & Loxton's rapeseed oil with lemon, thyme, and parsley) are stocked by Sharpham as a complementary product.
• NkukuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA consciously designed lifestyle brand and B Corp located just 5 miles from the South Devon Food Hub. Nkuku supplies Sharpham-branded Darsa Cheese Knife Sets (brushed gold, set of 4) for sale alongside cheese products. Both are B Corp certified companies.
• South Devon Chilli FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Devon Chilli Farm supplies a spicy Numex chilli mix (Guajillo, Pasilla, Anaheim and Big Jim chillies) for use in Sharpham Rustic with Smoked Chilli cheese. These chillies are chosen for their deep, smoky heat rather than fiery burn.
• Buckfast Abbey (Monks of)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFather Gregory from Buckfast Abbey visits Sharpham Dairy monthly to make cheese for the Abbey, while Sharpham sells the Abbey's Quince Jelly (made from quinces grown in the Abbey grounds). This collaboration connects two Devon artisan traditions.
• Blue Goose CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA Devon company founded by Lex Thornely and Nick Ratsey, Blue Goose Coffee supplies award-winning Ethiopian Yirgacheffe compostable coffee capsules (Great Taste two-star). Available at the Sharpham Estate shop, the partnership allows visitors to pair award-winning coffee with Sharpham cheeses. Blue Goose Coffee is also stocked at the Sharpham shop.
• The Almond Thief BakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBased in Dartington, The Almond Thief Bakery supplies sourdough bread recommended for pairing with Sharpham Savour Bake recipes. Referenced as a local Devon food producer complement.
• Ticklemore DairyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated less than five miles from Sharpham Dairy at the South Devon Food Hub, Ticklemore Dairy makes Devon Blue cheese (created by Robin Congdon in the 1970s). Sharpham stocks and sells Devon Blue in their shop and online, making it a complementary product on their cheeseboard offering.
• Blackwell & Co (Pork Supplier)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlackwell & Co supplies pork shoulder used to make Sharpham Capicollo and Sharpham Salami charcuterie products. Represents local Devon provenance for Sharpham's expanding charcuterie range.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery's Cheese: Long-established Somerset maker of traditional handmade cheddar, supplied to UK cheesemongers and farm shops. Comparable artisan farmhouse operations with strong heritage and award pedigree.
• Westcombe Dairy: Somerset-based traditional cheesemaker producing a portfolio of clothbound cheddars and other artisan cheeses. Comparable in craft-led production approach, multi-SKU range, and reliance on wholesale and food-service channels.
• Quicke's Cheese: Devon-based farmhouse cheddar maker of comparable scale and heritage, operating a similar mix of wholesale, farm shop, and DTC channels. Directly comparable as a regional South West artisan cheese producer.
• Lyburn Farm: Wiltshire farmhouse cheesemaker producing a range of traditional and experimental hard and semi-hard cheeses, with strong wholesale penetration to UK delis. Directly comparable small-batch artisan cheese operator.
• White Lake Cheese: Somerset-based artisan cheesemaker with a strong goat's and sheep's milk range, supplying independent retailers and food service nationally. Comparable in mixed-milk cheesemaking, wholesale-led model, and artisan positioning.
• Cropwell Bishop: Nottinghamshire-based traditional Stilton producer with a multi-SKU portfolio including flavoured variants, serving wholesale and DTC channels. Directly comparable as a UK farmhouse cheese maker selling through independent retail.
• Doddington Dairy: Single-farm Somerset cheesemaker producing clothbound cheddar and other artisan styles, with wholesale and farm-direct sales. Comparable in scale, provenance-led positioning, and traditional cheesemaking methods.
• Appleby's Cheese: Shropshire-based artisan cheesemaker producing a multi-SKU range including hard, soft and blue cheeses from cow, sheep and goat milk. Comparable in livestock diversity, artisan scale, and wholesale orientation.

Others

• Neal's Yard Dairy: Iconic London-based cheese retailer, wholesaler and affineur that stocks many small UK artisan producers including peers to Sharpham. Comparable as a key distribution channel and tastemaker for the kind of cheese Sharpham produces, rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Reny Picot: Established continental dairy/cheese brand with UK presence supplying retailers with a broad artisanal-style cheese range. Comparable as a competitor at the cheese-shop shelf but operating at significantly greater scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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