Work with us · Trade
Trade & wholesale.
We supply farmhouse cheese — and everything that goes alongside it — to kitchens, counters and cellars across the UK. Matured in our cellars in Leith, cut to your spec, delivered daily. We're committed to working with small-scale makers and farmers to get you the best produce from all round Europe — and after 35 years of supplying trade customers, we'd be delighted for you to join us.
What we offer
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Cut to your spec
Whole wheels, halves, wedges or pre-portioned to a weight you set. Cut the day before delivery and wrapped in waxed paper — always cut fresh by our cellar assistants, never sitting in a warehouse.
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Weekly delivery
Next-day delivery, or a standing weekly order on the day that suits your kitchen, with room to flex the list each week. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, the Borders, East Lothian and the central belt on our own vans; the rest of the UK on next-day courier.
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The whole board, not just cheese
Oatcakes, crackers, chutneys, honey, charcuterie and the Mellis own-label range — so the accompaniments arrive with the cheese on one invoice. We work with some of the best chefs in the UK on top provisions and oils. Good ingredients make better food.
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A buyer on the end of the phone
You'll deal with the same people who buy the cheese. Tell us what's not selling, what a dish needs, or what's coming onto the menu, and we'll put things in front of you.
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Seasonal recommendations
Farmhouse cheese changes through the year. We'll flag what's eating especially well and what's about to go over, so your board stays interesting.
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Staff training & tastings
We'll come to you and take your front-of-house or deli staff through the list — what it is, where it's from, and how to sell it. No charge for account customers.
Who we supply
- Restaurants building a cheese course
- Delis and farm shops with a counter
- Hotels and B&Bs doing breakfast and turndown
- Cafés and wine bars serving boards
- Caterers and event companies
- Manufacturers wanting to use farmhouse cheese
No minimum contract and no tie-in. If you're not sure whether you order enough to make an account worthwhile, ask — we'd rather tell you honestly than sign you up to something that doesn't suit. We also offer pick-up from any Mellis shop — if you're close by, we'd recommend it. Same pricing, great service.
How it works
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Tell us about the business
The form below takes two minutes. The more you tell us about your menu and volume, the more useful our first reply is.
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We'll come back within two working days
Usually with a few questions, a starting list, and trade pricing for the lines you're interested in.
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Taste before you commit
We'll send or bring samples of anything you're considering. Nothing goes on your board that you haven't tried.
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Order cheese
Agree a delivery day and a core list. Adjust it week to week by phone or email — no minimum contract.
Make an enquiry
Tell us a bit about your business and we'll be in touch within two working days. For urgent enquiries call our cellars on 0131 661 9955.
Enquiry received
Thanks — we'll be in touch.
Our trade team reads every enquiry. You'll hear back within two working days.