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Vegan Cheese: British Artisan Alternatives Worth Seeking Out

Hand-picked by our editorial team·Updated 7 July 2026·4 products, checked in stock hourly

We set out to find vegan cheese that actually tastes like something you'd want to eat, not just a dutiful substitute. The landscape has shifted dramatically in the past few years—what we discovered goes well beyond the basics you'll find in every supermarket.

Whether you're vegan by conviction, dairy-free by necessity, or simply curious about what's possible, the makers we've tracked down are taking this seriously. They're experimenting with fermentation, ageing, and proper technique. Some are doing hampers and bundles so you can try several at once; others have gone further and created kits that let you make your own at home. Here's what stood out to us.

Our 4 picks

Ranked — our favourite first.
1
Three wedge-shaped vegan cheeses packaged together as a tasting bundle

Vegan Cheese - The Ledge Wedge Bundle

I Am Nut OK

The Ledge Wedge Bundle gives you a proper introduction to what happens when a cheesemaker applies real craft to dairy-free cheese. You get three wedges to taste side-by-side, which is genuinely the best way to understand what different flavour profiles are possible without animal products.

2
A curated hamper containing multiple award-winning vegan cheese products

Multi-Award Winning Vegan Cheese Hamper - Plant Based, Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Vegan

Honestly Tasty

This hamper has won awards from people who actually know cheese, which matters. It's assembled with enough variety that you won't get bored, and the fact that everything here is dairy-free, lactose-free and vegan means you're not juggling different dietary needs across the box. It's the kind of gift that works whether someone's been vegan for years or just exploring the category.

3
A bundle of bestselling vegan cheese varieties stacked together

Vegan Cheese - Best Sellers Bundle

I Am Nut OK

Sometimes you find something good and want more of it. This best sellers bundle is built around exactly that logic—the cheeses that people come back for. It's a straightforward way to stock your fridge without having to chase down five different online orders.

4
A comprehensive DIY cheese-making kit with ingredients and instructions for creating six dairy-free cheeses

The Big Vegan Cheese Making Kit - Make 6 Dairy Free Cheeses at Home

The Big Cheese Making Kit

If you've ever wondered what goes into making cheese from scratch, this kit doesn't just hand you the ingredients—it walks you through making six different varieties at home. It's as much about understanding the process as it is about the end result, and that's where the real learning happens.