Meet a Cathedral City Cheese Grader

How do you actually grade the cheese - is there a scale and if so, what is it?

Three main attributes are assessed during the grading process the body (firmness), texture (feel) and flavour (level and style). It is the balance of the 3 that delivers the unique Cathedral City character. The cheese is either acceptable or unacceptable, there are not degrees of acceptability.

How do you know when a cheese won't make the grade - what happens to it?

‘Failure’ on any of the attributes assessed will lead to the cheese being rejected from Cathedral City. The mouth-feel and functional qualities of the cheese are as important as the flavour when providing cheese suitable for all eating occasions. It is my experience and judgement that allows me to decide these matters, along with a personal pride in setting a very high quality standard for the brand. If it isn’t right it will never see a Cathedral City pack.