***LAST CHEESE and WINE FUNCTIONS OF THE YEAR***

The year is drawing to a close which means we only have a handfull of Cheese and Wine evenings left. From Cheese and Chocolate to the best 'Chirstmas' cheeses we are sure to have the right tasting for you. We know your social calendar fills up quickly this time of year so we are giving you early notice, and we suggest booking in as early as possible as they are filling up fast.

If you are interested in having a private function here at the shop please take a peek at the 'Tailor Made Functions' page. Whether it be for a birthday, wedding or end of year Christmas wrap up we look forward to creating the perfect private function to suit your needs.
8th October - La Cave Favourites

16th October (Friday evening) - Cheese and Chocolate

22nd October - Washed Rind Cheeses

5th November - Winter Cheese

19th November - Early Christmas special

17th December - The years greatest cheeses at La Cave (final for 2009)

Tis the Season to eat Goat cheese..

The sun is out, the parks are crowded, the water is soothing and the air is crisp. Its the season for sun, picnics in the park, holidays with family and friends and....... Goat Cheese!

Its that time of year when the weather allows for greener pastures and subsequently a much richer, and fuller milk, especially from Goats.

We have a great range of goat cheeses in store at the moment that will only be available through till around late October so come in soon to take full advantage! Here are two of our favourites:

GALETTE des TEMPLIERS

This is an incredibly intricate cheese, loved not only for its unique texture and flavour but for the visual aspect that it brings to any cheeseboard. The Galette des Templiers is an 8 cornered, flat, unpasteurised cheese from Provence, in the South of France.

During the 'affinage' (maturing process) the rind is rubbed with a mix of paprika, olive oil and Marc de Provence, a typical Provencial mix.
This process goes on for two to three weeks, when the cheese will acquire an appetising, reddish rind and the paste will become soft and smooth, the taste intense.

THYM TAMARE

Another of our special goat cheeses, the Thym Tamare comes from the milk of a herd known as the 'Chevre de Rove', a herd that produces a rich and smooth goat milk that creates a perfectly buttery cheese.

From the Alps of Provence, this cheese has a white clean exterior with a soft and creamy pate. It is easily distinguishable by the sprig of thyme that rests through the middle of the cheese, leaving a slight hint of flavour that blends perfectly with the rich goat flavour.

Both cheeses would be fantastic served with a cold White or Rose wine!

Slow Down, Eat Local, Enjoy Food

In this era of 'Organic', Whole food', 'Slow food' and 'Artisan is best', it's difficult to know what's what. It's no wonder that sometimes we give it all up out of frustration, confusion and outright irritation and choose the supermarkets against the small stand alone suppliers, the pre-packed organised stuff in the bright packaging just seems easier.
All these 'foodie' movements with their ideals and anti corporate ethos, hoping to preserve the local food chain (I read about this in Fine food digest) it all seems a bit out of touch with simply eating good food. I suppose it's just one of those human nature things, we love to complicate everything to the point of forgetting the initial purpose.
I have been a chef for 20 years, now I sell good, wholesome (mostly small producers) cheese and I often have the same discussion with our clients and we usually arrive at the same conclusion. That discussion centers around getting good, value for money products from small specialist suppliers.
There are loads of really good, small retailers out there be they fishmongers, butchers, veg suppliers or like us, cheese shops. They take good care of their produce and their
customers. They are knowledgeable and guarantee their quality,don't take it at face value, try their products while you stand there, they'll be happy to let you come to your own decision ( you won't get that at any supermarket! and what makes them so super any way?) and small producers, proud of their produce have nothing to fear when it comes to quality. I know it's difficult, times are hard, money is scarce, time even scarcer.
But we've all got to at least try to get to know our local food suppliers, and try to get some of our food there, not just what you would consider a treat, but everyday bread, meat and cheese, it's worth the little extra time it takes.
We can support our community and at the same time give our bodies the good food it deserves. Shopping for food should be a fun experience, not a chore, so get out there and have some fun!

NEW La Cave A Fromage custom made Cheese Cakes!!

We are happy to announce that we are now creating our very own 'Cheese cakes'. Layers of whole cheese, chosen and decorated to suit your tastes, perfect for any cheese lovers celebration.

From Birthdays and Weddings to Private Parties and Work Functions you are sure to amaze and satisfy your guests with a truly unique and tailored Cheese cake!

Whatever your needs, whether they be dietary, lifestyle or taste wise we can create the perfect cake for your special function. Prices start at £50, and will vary according to the amount of people being catered for and the cheeses specified. Delivery can also be made available in the Greater London Area!

Below are just some examples of our Custom made cakes, if you have any enquiries or would like a quote please contact us so we can help you with your request.