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What to eat in England? Top 25 English Butters

Last update: Mon Mar 17 2025
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Best English Butter Producers

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Butter

BANBURY, England
5.0
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Ampersand Dairy is a British dairy specializing in the production of handcrafted cultured butter and buttermilk. It was founded by Grant Harrington, an experienced chef with international expertise, with the goal of creating the world's most flavorful butter by using traditional and refined techniques combined with the highest quality ingredients.


Their butter is made from the milk of Jersey, Holstein, and Guernsey cows, which are raised in England. The process includes the addition of healthy bacterial cultures and mineral-rich Himalayan pink salt, resulting in butter with a rich and creamy flavor. 
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Hollis Mead Organic Dairy is an organic dairy farm located in Dorset, England. The farm practices sustainable farming methods and is committed to producing high-quality, organic dairy products. Their offerings include organic milk, which is sold in glass bottles to reduce plastic waste.
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Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2023, 2022, 2021

BEST Hollis Mead Organic Dairy Cheeses
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Butter

MELKSHAM, England
4.8
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Devon Cream Company is a British company with over 40 years of experience in producing high-quality dairy products. Their dedication to traditional methods and the use of 100% natural ingredients ensures an authentic taste and premium quality. Their production process combines carefully selected raw materials and precise processing to achieve a rich texture and long-lasting freshness.


They are committed to preserving artisan techniques, allowing each product to maintain its natural character and distinctiveness. Their products are available on the international market, and their high quality and consistency have made Devon Cream Company a recognized name among lovers of authentic dairy delicacies worldwide.
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Cheese

BRUTON, England
4.7
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Wyke Farms, based in Bruton, Somerset, is a producer of cheese and butter. The business has been owned and operated by the Clothier family for over 150 years. Wyke Farms is committed to sustainable farming practices and uses 100% green energy. The company's products are exported to over 160 countries.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2021, 2019, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2019

Global Cheese Awards - Champion

2021

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Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers, based in Shepton Mallet, has been producing cheese since 1833. They are one of the oldest cheddar makers in the world and are recognized for their traditional West Country Farmhouse Cheddar. The company utilizes milk from their own herd as well as from neighboring farms, ensuring the milk is only from grass-fed cows.


They also hold a PDO status, indicating that their cheddar is certified as a Protected Designation of Origin product, authenticating its traditional methods and regional provenance.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2019, 2018

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022

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Cheese

NANTWICH, England
4.6
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Joseph Heler is a cheese producer based in Cheshire, England. The company was founded by Joseph Heler in 1957. They produce a variety of cheeses, including Cheshire, Red Leicester, and Double Gloucester. The business is known for using traditional methods and locally sourced milk.
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2019

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2023

BEST Joseph Heler Cheeses
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Cheese

KNUTSFORD, England
4.6
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Delamere Dairy, based in Knutsford, specializes in producing goat milk products, including cheeses, milk, and yogurts. It also offers a range of cow's milk and plant-based alternatives. Established originally to supply goat milk, Delamere Dairy has expanded its product line to cater to varying dietary needs and preferences.
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2022, 2019

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2022, 2021

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Cheese

YORK, England
4.6
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St Helen's Farm, based in York, specializes in producing goat milk products including milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream. They focus on using goats' milk as a digestible alternative to cow's milk, catering to customers with specific dairy preferences.


The farm prides itself on its comprehensive approach to animal welfare and sustainability in farming practices.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2023

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2024

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023, 2019

BEST St Helen's Farm Cheeses
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Cheese

HOLMFIRTH, United Kingdom
4.6
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Longley Farm is a dairy farm and cheese producer located in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England. Established in 1948 by brothers Edgar and Joseph Dickinson, the farm specializes in producing a variety of dairy products including cottage cheese, yogurt, and cream.


Longley Farm is known for its focus on quality and maintaining high welfare standards for its herd without the use of artificial additives or GMOs in their products.
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2023

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Cheese

WESTON-SUPER-MARE, England
4.6
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​Organic Herd is a UK-based producer specializing in organic dairy products. Their offerings include:​ Organic Cheddars, Organic Velvety Cheese, Organic Butters and Organic Flavoured Butters: Butters infused with various flavors.​
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

BEST Organic Herd Cheeses
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Butter
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England
4.5
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Butter
LONDON, United Kingdom
4.4
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Butter
LONDON, United Kingdom
4.4
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Butter
LOSTWITHIEL, England
4.4
19
Herb/Spice
BRADFORD, England
4.4
20
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Best English Butters

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Ampersand Cultured Butter is a premium handcrafted butter that stands out with its rich, full-bodied flavor and irresistibly creamy texture. Its characteristic mild tanginess comes from a carefully controlled fermentation process, where natural dairy cultures (Lactobacillus) are used to develop complex, deep flavors and aromatic notes.


Inspired by traditional Scandinavian cultured butter-making techniques, founder Grant Harrington spent years researching dairy fermentation, perfecting a method that results in a product of exceptional quality. Himalayan pink salt, added in precise amounts, enhances the natural sweetness of the milk and provides a perfectly balanced finish. 
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Creamy British Butter is a high-quality butter produced by Devon Cream Company, a brand under Coombe Castle International. This butter is made from the milk of cows grazing on the lush pastures of the British countryside, providing rich cream that is traditionally churned to create the finest British butter.


It is lightly salted, with a creamy, smooth, and almost silky texture, making it irresistible when spread on warm toast or freshly baked bread. The butter has a rich golden color and is hand-wrapped in a luxurious gold foil. Ingredients include pasteurized cream and salt, and the product contains milk.
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Hollis Mead's Hand Rolled Organic Salted Butter is a high-quality organic butter made from the milk of cows that graze exclusively on pasture. This butter is hand-shaped using traditional methods in the early morning hours to achieve the optimal temperature for processing.


The result is a butter with an exceptionally light consistency, a well-balanced amount of salt, and a luxurious flavor that melts in your mouth. Thanks to the milk from pasture-fed cows, the butter has an unusually creamy texture reminiscent of whipped butter. 
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2021

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Butter

HOLMFIRTH, United Kingdom
4.9
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Longley Farm, established in 1948, is a renowned dairy producer located in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England. Among their premium products is the Luxury Jersey Butter, crafted from fresh Jersey milk. Traditional Churning: The cream is separated from fresh Jersey milk and then churned to create a butter with a minimum of 80% butterfat.


Notably, no added colors, preservatives, or stabilizers are used in the process. The butter boasts a rich yellow color, characteristic of milk from Jersey cows, and is molded into an unusual cylindrical shape. This design facilitates easy slicing, adding an elegant touch to any butter dish. ​
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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Happy Butter Organic Ghee is a premium product made by Happy Butter Ghee, a company known for producing high-quality organic ghee. This ghee is crafted using organic butter obtained from grass-fed cows, ensuring a rich flavor and numerous health benefits.


The production process involves slowly cooking the butter to remove all water content and milk solids, resulting in pure, aromatic ghee that stands out for its nutty flavor. The ghee is also free from lactose and casein, making it suitable for individuals with dairy sensitivities. 
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2023

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2021

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​Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers, established in 1833, is one of the oldest cheddar producers in the world, located in Somerset, England. In addition to their renowned cheddars, they produce Whey Butter, a traditional product made by churning the cream separated from the whey left over after cheesemaking.
AWARDS

Global Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

07
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Sublime Butter's No. 11 — Lemon, Caper & Dill is an artisanal flavored butter crafted to elevate a variety of dishes. This butter harmoniously blends creamy unsalted butter (87.7%) with zesty lemon juice (4.5%), aromatic herbs like dill and parsley, and the briny richness of capers (2%).


A touch of sea salt and pink Himalayan salt enhances its complexity, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2024

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Butter

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England
4.8
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Karobi’s Ghee is a type of clarified butter made by Karobi's, known for its rich, nutty flavor and high smoke point. It is typically used in various culinary applications, from frying and sautéing to baking and adding a finishing touch to dishes. Additionally, Karobi's ghee is prized for its traditional preparation methods, which often involve simmering butter to remove water content and milk solids, resulting in a pure, golden liquid.


The product is popular among those following a paleo or ketogenic diet due to its high-fat content and lack of lactose and casein.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2023

09
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Ridiculous No55 Lobster & Crab Butter is a gourmet product crafted by Sublime Butter. It is known for its luxurious combination of rich butter infused with the delicate flavors of lobster and crab. This butter is often used to enhance seafood dishes, providing a decadent touch to meals.
AWARDS

Great Taste Awards - 3 stars

2021

10
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This butter is crafted using traditional methods, ensuring a rich and creamy texture that enhances various culinary creations.​ It is churned in small batches using rich organic cream, employing traditional barrels from the 1960s. This process contributes to its signature open texture and exceptional creaminess. ​
AWARDS

International Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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