Parmigiano ReggianoComtéManchegoGruyèreAged GoudaPecorino RomanoAppenzellerOssau-IratyOld Cheddar

HARD
CHEESE

Made easy

Europe's finest hard cheeses, sourced straight from the very best producers and suppliers — and driven to market stalls and small cheese shops all over Ireland by two friends who love cheese maybe a bit too much. We handle the sourcing, the stocking and the supply, leaving you free to focus on your customers.

  • Sourced direct from Europe
  • Low minimums — from a single wheel
A generous pile of European hard cheeses: a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel with wedges of Comté, Manchego, aged Gouda and Gruyère
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Our Product Range

Eight legends lead the list — each one a protected name with its own weather, pasture and patience. Our full trade list carries 20+ wheels, from the greatest Goudas to the most perfect Parmigianos.

Best Seller

Parmigiano Reggiano

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Cow · 24–36 months

“Crunchy, brothy, crystalline. The undisputed king.”

Wheels & catering wedges
The workhorse

Grana Padano

Pianura Padana, Italy

Cow · 12–20 months

“Crumbly, savoury and pure magic on pasta. Moves fast.”

Wheels & catering wedges
Classic

Comté 24 Mois

Jura, France

Cow · 24 months

“Caramel and hazelnut with a long, nutty finish.”

Wheels & catering wedges
creamy

Manchego Curado

La Mancha, Spain

Sheep · 12 months

“Buttery, tangy and quietly moreish. Sells itself.”

Wheels & catering wedges
Rich & sweet

Aged Gouda 3 Year

Utrecht, Netherlands

Cow · 36+ months

“Toffee-sweet with candy-like protein crystals.”

Wheels & catering wedges
Creamy & rich

Old Amsterdam

Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Cow · 12+ months

“Deep, buttery, slightly butterscotch. A cracker colossus.”

Wheels & catering wedges
The melter

Emmental AOP

Bern, Switzerland

Cow · 4–12 months

“Glossy, giant-eyed and gently nutty. The string-puller.”

Wheels & catering wedges
Kitchen hero

Gruyère Réserve

Fribourg, Switzerland

Cow · 12–15 months

“Dense, nutty and fondue-perfect. Chefs adore it.”

Wheels & catering wedges
The zing

Pecorino Romano DOP

Lazio, Italy

Sheep · 12 months

“Sharp, salty and grate-ready. Pasta’s best friend.”

Wheels & catering wedges

Plus 20+ more wheels in the book. Ask for the full trade list.

Rows of whole Comté, Gouda and Grana Padano wheels maturing on wooden shelves in the cheese vault

From the very best producers and suppliers

Where the wheels keep turning, each and every day.

Gouda, Comté, Grana Padano, Emmental — flipped, brushed and tasted until each one earns its rind.

It's the wheel deal.

One supplier for every hard cheese your customers love. We source, stock and supply so you can focus on sales.

  • Premium quality

    Only protected, named and awarded cheeses make the list.

  • Reliable supply

    Direct relationships with producers and suppliers across Europe.

  • Small team, sharp prices

    No layers of middlemen. A lean operation keeps quality high, service personal and prices low.

  • Cold-chain delivery

    Chilled from Europe’s vaults to your stall, carried with care door to door.

  • Built for market stalls & shops

    Market stalls, speciality cheese shops and delightful delis — our kind of people.

  • Sustainable sourcing

    We put quality first every step of the way. It starts with only the very best suppliers.

Sourcing · Stocking · Supply — all done for you

Three steps to the good stuff.

  1. 1

    Ask for the trade list

    Drop us a line and we'll send the full range, trade prices and current availability within one working day.

  2. 2

    Pick your wheels

    We'll suggest styles and ages that your customers will love. You take your pick and choose the number of wheels you want.

  3. 3

    We roll them round

    Vacuum-packed or wax-sealed, we ensure your cheeses arrive in perfect condition. Delivered when and where it suits you most.

“The lads are great. Super easy to deal with. Their passion for cheese shines through.”
Marie· Saturday market stall, ARDRAHAN
Fergal and John, the two friends behind Hard Cheese
Fergal & John

Two friends. One van. One very cold room.

Meet Fergal & John.

Two friends from the west of Ireland who love cheese... a lot, almost more than their (best not to say). John stacks the van and rolls our cheese round to wherever it's needed; Fergal keeps the cold room, the books and the craic going. Buying direct from the makers means we know every wheel we sell — and most of our customers by name.

  • Based in the west, serving stalls and shops all round Ireland
  • Sourced direct from producers and wholesalers in Europe
  • Low minimums — start with just a few wheels
  • You always reach Fergal or John, never a call centre

Say Cheese!

Hard cheese — made easy

Let's stock something great

Trade prices, samples and a proper chat with John or Fergal — in your inbox within one working day.