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Keen’s Cheddar wins public vote to claim People’s Cheese 2024 title
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During the live online final, broadcast on Friday 11 October, cheese lovers from all over the UK tuned in with their cheese boxes to taste, deliberate and cast their votes, before the traditional unpasteurised cheddar took the top prize.
This latest accolade for the Keen family reflects the enduring popularity of traditional artisan cheddar cheeses, coming over 127 years after production began at Moorhayes Farm in 1899.
Five generations later, under the stewardship of George Keen, the family is still making cheese with raw milk from their 250-strong herd of Friesian cows, with Keen’s Extra Mature Cheddar matured for 18 months to achieve a moist texture and full-bodied flavour, with onion notes and plenty of delicious tang.
Organised by The Real Cheese Project, People’s Cheese 2024 was created to get more people eating and talking about Britain’s artisan cheese, with this year’s ‘Heritage Edition’ focusing on territorial styles.
All named after the locations that they originated in, this group of traditional cheeses includes Cheddar, Stilton, Red Leicester, Caerphilly, Cheshire, Double Gloucester, Lancashire, and Wensleydale, with Dunlop also featured as a Scottish heritage cheese.
Rounds 1 and 2 took place at Chiswick Cheese Market, beginning with over 40 entrants into the nine categories. Hundreds of marketgoers took part and voted for their favourites during these early rounds, ultimately selecting the four finalists; Blue Stilton by Cropwell Bishop Creamery in Nottinghamshire; Extra Mature Cheddar by Keen’s Cheddar in Somerset; Mrs Bourne’s Cheshire Cheese by Bourne's Cheshire Cheese in Cheshire; and Thelma’s Original Caerffili by Caws Cenarth in Carmarthenshire.
Friday’s virtual final was broadcast from Mrs Kirkham's Cheese in Lancashire, and presented by comedian and champion of British cheese, Marcus Brigstocke, alongside The Real Cheese Project co-founder, James Grant.
The pair were joined by experts including Jane Quicke from Quicke’s, Lucy Cufflin from Chiswick Cheese Market, Jonathan Pearcey from The Crafty Cheese Man, and Graham Kirkham from Mrs Kirkham’s Cheese, who guided the virtual voting panel through their tasting boxes, before everyone was invited to vote for this year’s People’s Cheese champion.
In September, The Real Cheese Project also launched a special monthly subscription box, created to big up Britain’s artisan cheese community and get more people buying the good stuff. Inviting the curd curious to embark on a real cheese adventure, each Cheese Crowd box will come with a new cheese to try, a monthly cheese zine, a hand-picked pairing, a pin badge for new subscribers, and access to an online tasting to meet the cheesemaker.
5% of all profits will go into a Real Cheese support fund, which will be donated to initiatives that protect, develop and progress real cheese in the UK.
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That's Food and Drink and our sister site That's Christmas believe that the Cheese Crowd box would be a fantastic Christmas present for the cheese loving foodies in your life.
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The battle to find the UK’s master burrito maker reaches the finals tomorrow
This summer, Tortilla, the UK’s most loved Mexican restaurant, embarked on the search to find the Ultimate Burrito Master.
After months of fierce heats across the country, the final showdown will be hosted at Tortilla’s Leadenhall restaurant, with six finalists battling it out for the prestigious title of Burrito Master 2024.
These culinary champions have chopped, grilled, and wrapped their way to the top, and now they’re ready to prove they’ve got what it takes to claim that prestigious burrito crown.
With the competition finale just around the corner the stage is set for an unforgettable event in London as the UK’s top burrito makers.
Each finalist represents the best of the best that Tortilla offers from across the UK from Manchester, Lincoln, Stratford, Cardiff, Richmond, and Dalston.
With their unique flair and skills, they’ll face a series of challenges, all designed to test their expertise and creativity in crafting the perfect burrito.
In the first round, the contestants will showcase their ability to build and wrap the perfect burrito—turning it upside down to demonstrate flawless technique.
The heat will be turned up in the second round when the finalists create their ultimate taco, a blind round where the judges will step away, leaving presentation and portioning as key factors in scoring.
The third challenge requires them to design a picture-perfect burrito bowl, built to Tortilla’s high standards.
Finally, the contestants will let their imaginations run wild in the last round, where they’ll create their own signature dish, highlighting their personality, passion, and culinary knowledge.
Then one talented finalist will be crowned Tortilla’s Burrito Master of 2024 and rewarded with a fantastic array of prizes, including £1,000 in travel vouchers, exclusive Burrito Master merchandise, and Just Eat takeaway vouchers.
Judging the event will be a panel of experts, including Tortilla’s CEO Andy Naylor, Food Director James Garland, and Head of Brand Standards & Compliance Kristal May.
This highly anticipated competition is supported by a number of Tortilla’s valued partners, including Just Eat Takeaway, Fresh Direct, Beavertown, and more, ensuring the event is a true celebration of flavour and creativity.
CEO Andy Naylor said: “This summer we’ve been on the hunt for the ultimate Tortilla Burrito Master, it’s been fantastic to see all our teams get so involved and showcase their skill and craft in making our famous burritos.”
Tortilla Mexican Grill recently launched its first-ever app, introducing a new loyalty programme called The Burrito Society. This app brings together fans of Tortilla, offering rewards for loyalty and surprise perks that drop into the app for its most dedicated burrito lovers.
Founded in 2007, Tortilla has grown to become the largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand in Europe, with over 80 locations across the UK, more than 30 in France, and eight in the Middle East.
The brand serves over 7 million meals annually, known for its freshly made-to-order burritos, tacos, and salads, all crafted with high-quality ingredients. Tortilla’s menu is fully customisable, offering a variety of plant-based, vegan-friendly, and sustainably sourced options, while the business remains committed to using 100% recyclable packaging and renewable energy, sending zero waste to landfill.
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