Cryer and Stott shortlisted for hat-trick of awards
Allerton Bywater based family cheesemongers Cryer & Stott are celebrating a hat-trick of award nominations.
The company - which makes its own cheeses and has shops in Castleford and Pontefract market halls – has been named a finalist in three categories across two of the region's most respected awards.
At the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards 2026, Cryer & Stott have been shortlisted for Best Wholesaler/Distributor and Best Yorkshire Cheese for their King Charles III Truffle Cheddar.
Cryer & Stott has also been named a finalist in the Best Yorkshire Cheese and Manufacturing category at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards 2026.
The company has only recently expanded into producing its own cheeses in-house and have invested in their own cheese production and blending facilities.
They combine traditional cheesemaking knowledge with innovative flavours, creating distinctive cheeses that celebrate Yorkshire's rich food heritage.
Their King Charles III Truffle Cheddar has also been awarded Gold at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2026.
Richard Holmes MBE, Managing Director of Cryer & Stott, said: "To be shortlisted for three awards is absolutely fantastic, but to receive recognition for both our cheese and our manufacturing is particularly special.
"We've spent nearly 30 years working with some of the finest cheesemakers in the country, learning about their craft, understanding what makes a truly exceptional cheese and sharing that passion with our customers.
"Moving into producing our own cheeses was a big step for us, and one we've invested a great deal of time, hard work and passion into.
"To now be recognised alongside established cheesemakers and manufacturers gives us real confidence that we're doing things right.
"We're incredibly proud of our team. These nominations are a reflection of their dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to embrace something new whilst maintaining the standards we've always stood for."
The Best Wholesaler/Distributor nomination also recognises the company's continued growth as a supplier of artisan cheeses and fine foods to farm shops, delicatessens, hotels, restaurants and major sporting stadiums across the UK.