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Cheese & Dairy in Essex

2 cheese & dairy makers list in Essex, including 1 near Epping Forest and 1 near Colchester.

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Makers in Essex

Ashlyns Farm Shop

Epping Forest

At Ashlyns Farm Shop in Epping, an onsite butcher cuts and prepares grass-fed beef, free-range pork,…

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Colchester

Colchester Dairy runs a doorstep delivery service across the Colchester area, supporting East Anglian farms and…

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Quick answers

How many cheese & dairy producers are there near Essex?

2 cheese & dairy producers are currently listed near Essex on Understead.

Where can I find cheese & dairy in Essex?

Listings cluster around Epping Forest, Colchester.

Are there local markets near Essex?

11 markets, food hubs or collectives are listed in the same area.

How many cheese & dairy producers near Essex have their own website?

2 of the 2 listed producers link to their own website.

Updated 7 Nov 2026, counts refresh from live listings.