The Truckle Truck hit the road in 2018. I’d spent some 13 years ‘learning cheese’ and discovering the amazing industry that I now have the immense priviledge to be a part of.
The Truckle Truck itself is a 1969 Citroen HY van – a few of the questions I get asked the most are: ‘Does it drive?’ (Yes, albeit rather slowly and steadily), ‘Is it left-hand drive?’ (Yes again, which can be fun in country lanes!) and ‘Does she have a name?’
Of course she does – introducing Susie.
Running what’s probably the smallest cheeseshop in the world means my counter is also rather ‘bijou’. The cheeses that get a spot are award-winning, rare cheeses, cheeses made by new cheesemakers and cheeses that have been made for centuries. They are, quite simply, the best of the best.
Where can you find us?
Regular markets:
Every Thursday, 8 – 3pm. Shaftesbury Market
Every Friday 10 – 3pm, Wincanton Market Place (outside the post office) EXCEPT CHRISTMAS EVE
First Saturday each month, Sherborne Pannier Market, 8 – 3pm, then Brewed Boy Sherborne until 7pm (4th December, 5th February, 5th March)
First Sunday each month, Haynes International Motor Museum, 8 – 3pm (6th December, 6th January)
Second Saturday each month, Bowerchalke, 9-12 (11th December,8th January, 12th February, 12th March)
Third Sunday each month, Sherborne Market, 10 – 3pm RESTARTING IN APRIL (17th April, 15th May, 19th June)
Christmas Extras:
Wednesday 15th December, Sherborne Pannier Market, 8 – 3pm
Sunday 19th December, Shaftesbury Christmas Market
Wednesday 22nd December, Wincanton Market Place (outside the post office), 10 – 3pm
Friday 23rd December, Shaftesbury Town Hall, 8:30 – 4:30pm (ish!)
While Susie and I tend to stay pretty much within our local area – we’re based in Shaftesbury, North Dorset – you can still buy the cheeses, biscuits and accompaniments if you live further afield. We send boxes of deliciousness all over the mainland UK (except islands and the Scottish Highlands, sorry!), so no one has to miss out on the cheese!
