Calder Cheesehouse

Calder Cheesehouse was opened in Todmorden in 2019 by Jay Hickson, who stocks raw milk and farmhouse cheeses made from cow's, goat's and sheep's milk sourced from small producers across Yorkshire, Lancashire and continental Europe. The counter is arranged by milk type rather than region, with tasting encouraged before any purchase, and staff will cut wedges to weight rather than sell only whole truckles. A second stall opened at Halifax Borough Market in 2025, though the Todmorden shop remains the main base. Alongside cheese the shelves carry charcuterie, crackers and preserves chosen to go with what's in the fridge that week. A subscription box ships a rotating selection monthly, and next-day courier delivery is available for anyone outside reach of either counter. Saturday mornings draw the steadiest trade, when the shop fills with people picking up for Sunday lunch.