Who owns Paxton and Whitfield?

A Family Business. Since the Cullums, Paxton and Whitfield has more often than not remained a family business, with Fred and Archie Moore and Dermot and Wan Adamson previously owning the business, which is today owned by Andrew Brownsword .

What have Paxton and Whitfield been since 1797?

The first Paxton & Whitfield cheese shop was opened in 1797 and we're proud that our shops have been going strong ever since - remaining agile through difficult times of change in the UK through the years and staying strong to the principles of our founders; selling the finest quality artisan cheese from the UK and ...

What is a cheese shop called in English?

plural cheesemongers. : a merchant who specializes in cheese .

Where is Paxton access headquarters?

With global headquarters in Brighton, UK , our US head office is in Greenville, South Carolina.

Who owns Paxton House?

Paxton was a much loved family home for 230 years until, on 17th November 1988, the last laird of Paxton House, John Home Robertson , gave the country house and its 80 acre estate to the nation for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone.

Where did Winston Churchill buy his cheese?

As Winston Churchill once observed, "a gentleman only buys his cheese at Paxton and Whitfield ". In Paxton's third century of trading, the company hopes you will allow the team to help you enjoy the fascinating and diverse world of cheese too.

What led to the Paxton Boys?

Angered by previous frequent raids by Indian tribes bordering English settlements , members of the gang that formed in Paxton during the winter of 1763-64 had become weary of even the friendly Conestoga Indians who had been living and trading with settlers for generations.

What do you call a person who loves cheese?

Ever wondered 'what is a cheese lover called? '. Well, if you're a cheese lover, then you probably already know that you're called a turophile (tur-uh-file). The word turophile is a combination of the Greek words tyros, meaning cheese, and philos, meaning "love of".

What's a fancy word for cheese?

Well, fromage is the French word for cheese! It's related to the word form, from a Latin root. 2. Curds: When making cheese, an essential part of the process is to get the milk to curd.

What is the street word for cheese?

Cheeze , along with cheese and cheddar, can all be used as slang for money, often associated with hip-hop culture. Cheeze is also widely used to refer to vegan cheese.

Who owns Paxton Media Group?

Paxton Media Group (PMG), based in Paducah, Kentucky, is a family-owned company founded in 1896. It is currently led by President & CEO Jamie Paxton who is the fifth generation of the Paxton family to hold the title of president of the company.

Who owns Whitfield Estate?

Four generations later, the Blackett-Ord family still look after the Estate and live at Whitfield Hall.

Who owns Paxton Patterson?

In April 2022, Millpond Equity Partners and Wasena Capital Management acquired Paxton/Patterson LLC.

Who owns Paxton Gate?

Sean Quigley , one of our original founders, now owns Paxton Gate. Quigley, who oversees the retail operations and heads the Design/Build arm, has worked and lived in San Francisco's Mission District since the early 1990's.

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How to Assemble a Perfect Cheeseboard

A delicious cheeseboard is perfect for when you’re entertaining friends, planning a picnic or looking forward to a light and tasty supper. It’s a great opportunity to explore the wonderful variety of British and Continental artisan cheeses now available at Paxton & Whitfield. Here are our top tips on how to create the perfect cheeseboard for all occasions.

Team your flavours

The cheese course should be a continuation of the flavours enjoyed in your main course. So, if you are serving strongly flavoured dishes in the main course, opt for stronger flavoured cheeses for your cheeseboard. Equally, if you’re serving a more subtle main course, opt for a lighter flavoured selection of cheese.

Some strong flavoured cheeses you might enjoy includeRoquefort,Smoked PoacherandEpoisses.

Medium-flavoured cheeses to try includeBrie de Meaux,Cave Aged Cheddarand Stichelton.

Styles and textures

It’s a good idea to create a cheeseboard that offers different styles, textures and flavours for your guests to enjoy. That’s why Cheddar, Stilton and Brie is such a classic combination as it includes a blue, a hard cheese and a soft cheese, giving a variety of textures and flavours.

If you want an alternative blue cheese, hard cheese and soft cheese combination, why not be a little more adventurous in your selections? Why not try some of the great new British artisan cheeses? Swap your Brie for a Baron Bigod. Instead of Cheddar try aLincolnshire Poacher. And replace your Stilton withBarkham Blue.

Get the quantity right

For your Christmas cheeseboard served after the main meal, we would recommend allowing each person about 80g of cheese. So for six people around 750g of cheese in total is a good amount.

If you are creating a Christmas cheeseboard to be served as a supper, opt for slightly more cheese per person, around 150g – 200g.

Three or four cheeses will be perfect – any more and it’s too much for the palate to savour.

Crackers and accompaniments

It’s important to choose the right crackers and accompaniments for your cheeseboard. A good biscuit, like those in ourBiscuits for Cheese Selection, helps to complement the cheeses, as do chutneys, fruit confits and dried fruits. Take a look at our wonderful range of chutneys and preserves. Don’t be tempted to overload the cheeseboard – less is definitely more. Perhaps keep your accompaniments to one choice of biscuit and chutney.

Drinks to complement cheese

There are lots of options when it comes to choosing drinks which complement your cheeseboard. However, it can help to narrow down your options if you consider both the provenance of your food and the flavours of your preceding dishes.

Provenance – think about where your cheese has been made. For example, if you’ve chosen a Cheddar, you might like to accompany it with a good cider. If you’ve chosen French cheeses for your cheeseboard, look at where they were made and select a wine from the same area.
Match flavours – you can enjoy a sweet wine with a blue cheese (for example, Sauternes with Roquefort), though a light red wine or a heavier white wine go well with most cheeseboards. If in doubt, try a good white Burgundy – it has a good flavour/body that won’t dominate your palate.

For more detail, take a look at our detailed article onchoosing complementary cheese and wine.

Store your cheese properly

You’ll want to ensure your cheese is in optimum condition when you’re ready to serve. When you get it home, store your cheeses in a cool, dry place or at the bottom of the fridge, ideally wrapped in waxed paper as this allows the cheese to breathe.

Take the cheese out of the fridge an hour or so before you’re due to serve it to allow it to come up to room temperature. This will help improve its flavours for your meal.

Buy cheese from Paxton & Whitfield

If you need help or further information, simply pop into your nearestPaxton & Whitfield store.You can alsobuy your cheese online and we’ll deliver direct to your home.