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?
Wincanton Road Closure
With the suspension of parking in Wincanton over the beginning of August, it is unclear where I will be trading from, or if it will be suspended entirely. Keep an eye out here or on our social media for updates on the day…
August 12th – we won’t be able to set up in town, but I will be making a delivery run in the afternoon. See below for availability, and please call or email to book a slot!
Blues
Gorgonzola Dolce, Dorset Blue Vinny, Shropshire Blue, Montagnolo, Bleu d’Auvergne, Blue Brain
Hard
Gorwydd Caerfilli, Pitchfork, Montgomery’s, Keen’s, Westcombe, Godminster (400g), Black Cow (200g), Dorset Red Smoked
Soft
Winslade, Yarlington, Rebel Nun, La Bouse, C’est Bon
Ewes/Goats
Brebirousse d’Argental, Chevre d’Argental, Spenwood, Rachel, Driftwood, Pave Cobble, Creme Chevre, Capriflocon
European
Schlossberger, Apres Soleil, Princess Alisia Victoria, Aged Gouda, Tomme de Savoie
Accompaniments
Real Ale Chutney, Caramelised Onion & Tomato Relish, Extraordinary Pickle, Apple & Cider Chutney, Red Onion Marmalade, Apricot & Ginger Chutney, Fig Fruit for Cheese, Red Plum Jam
Snapcrackers – Rye & Buttermilk, Cornmeal & Poppyseed, Wholemeal Spelt & Sourdough
Peter’s Yard – large crispbreads, Spelt & Fig, Charcoal & Rye
Paxton & Whitfield – Apricot Cracker Bakes (gluten free), Cornish Buttermilk Biscuits
Warm Chilli Captain’s Crackers or Nigella seed & Roasted Onion Cheese Wafers (gluten free)
Regular markets:
Every Thursday, 8 – 3pm. Shaftesbury Market
Every Friday 10 – 3pm, Wincanton Market Place
First Saturday each month, Sherborne Pannier Market, 8 – 3pm (6th August, 3rd September, 1st October)
Second Saturday each month, Bowerchalke, 9-12 (13th August, 10th September, 8th October)
Third Sunday each month, Sherborne Market, 10 – 3pm (21st August, 8th September, 16th October)
Festivals and extra markets:
Shaftesbury town hall, 14th August, 15th October
Shaftesbury Harvest Market 22nd October
