Ragstone
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Ragstone Cheese | Soft Matured Goat's Cheese Log, Herefordshire
Made by Charlie Westhead at Neal's Yard Creamery in the Golden Valley of Herefordshire, Ragstone is one of Britain's finest soft goat's cheeses — and one of the originals that helped define the modern British artisan cheese movement. Named after Ragstone Ridge near Sevenoaks where Charlie first made it, it has been produced in Herefordshire since the Westheads moved there in 1996. Made with pasteurised goat's milk with a twist on the French Sainte Maure tradition — a white mould is added to develop the rind — Ragstone has a densely fudgy texture and lactic, lemony flavours reminiscent of crème fraîche. Minimum weight 200g.
Why You'll Love It
🐐 Densely Fudgy & Lactic – Lemony, creamy and gently tangy with a crème fraîche-like quality — the definitive British goat's cheese log.
🌿 Handmade at Neal's Yard Creamery, Herefordshire – Charlie Westhead was one of the earliest pioneers of British artisan cheese. Ragstone is one of his first and finest creations.
🍽️ Versatile on Board or in the Kitchen – Excellent sliced on a cheeseboard, crumbled into salads, spread on crostini or lightly grilled until golden.
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Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Shipped in insulated packaging with ice packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ragstone taste like?
Lactic, lemony and gently tangy with a densely fudgy texture — think crème fraîche in cheese form, with a clean, fresh acidity and a smooth, creamy finish. When young it's firmer with a bright citrus edge; as it matures it softens and becomes richer with more complex, rounded flavours. The thin mould rind adds a subtle earthy note.
Is it suitable if I don't usually like goat's cheese?
Ragstone is one of the most approachable goat's cheeses available — the lactic culture and white mould rind take the edge off any sharpness, producing a cheese that's creamy and gently flavoured rather than pungent or aggressive. It's an excellent starting point for anyone new to goat's cheese.
How should I serve it?
Slice and arrange on a board with honey, fresh figs, candied walnuts and good crackers. Crumble over a warm salad of roasted beetroot and hazelnuts. Spread on crostini with a drizzle of good olive oil. Or lightly grill slices until golden and serve warm. Pairs beautifully with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, dry rosé or light Pinot Noir.
What are the spots of blue and green mould on the rind?
Perfectly normal and completely harmless. Ragstone has a thin mould rind, which means wild environmental moulds — blue, green or grey spots — sometimes develop on the surface during maturation, particularly in autumn. They don't affect the flavour or safety of the cheese. Simply scrape them off if you prefer, or eat them — they're safe either way.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Our team will get your order ready 24 hours before the date requested at checkout. Everything will be cut fresh, packaged with the utmost care by our team and then boxed with ice packs in our sustainable packaging, ready to be delivered Next Day.
Your order will be sent via DPD to the postal address given, on the day of delivery DPD will send you a one hour timeslot for when their driver will drop off to your location. The driver will leave safe if you are not in so the box can be left outside until you arrive back home.
Our cool boxes maintain the right ambient temperature for up to 48 hours so your box will always arrive fresh and chilled.
