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Clevedon Buffalo Co.
Established · 14 signalscheesemaker
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Clevedon Buffalo Co.

4.8(5 reviews on Google)

Just south of Auckland on the shores of the Hauraki Gulf lies a farm unlike any other in New Zealand. This family-run business, located south of Auckland, has been at the forefront of buffalo farming and cheesemaking in New Zealand since 2007 Clevedon Buffalo Co · Supreme Champion, Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards (2018) · Dairy section winner (for Clevedon Marinated Buffalo Cheese), Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards (2018)

“This is the very best Buffalo Cheese I've ever tasted I'm absolutely hooked 😋 smooth soft soaked in olive oil with thyme and garlic it's always on my shopping list, worth every cent. Its my…” — Stephanie Arbuckle

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Their Story

Just south of Auckland on the shores of the Hauraki Gulf lies a farm unlike any other in New Zealand. Richard and Helen Dorresteyn are true pioneers of the buffalo farming scene locally, owning and operating 200 head of buffalo and being the first to farm buffalo in New Zealand in 2007. This…

What They Make

  • Mozzarella (traditional, bocconcini, cherry varieties)
  • Ricotta
  • Feta (crumbly, herby, focused on in winter)
  • Marinated Buffalo Cheese (varieties include chilli, orange, rosemary and thyme, often marinated in olive oil)
  • Tartinade (spreadable buffalo cheese, including flavors like Smoked Paprika, Herb & Garlic, and Truffled Porcini & Pepper)
  • Whipped Cream Cheese
  • Oaxaca (mentioned in 2020)
  • Curd
  • Buffalo Blue Cheese (under development)
  • Yoghurt (Lemon zest, Vanilla, Boysenberry)
  • Buffalo Meat Products (prime mince, steak cuts, buffalo pies)

Awards & Recognition

  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Supreme Champion(2018)
  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Dairy section winner (for Clevedon Marinated Buffalo Cheese)(2018)
  • New Zealand’s national cheese and artisan awards — Multiple awards and gold medals

More from Clevedon Buffalo Co.

Participation in Clevedon Village Farmers' Market (founded by Helen Dorresteyn)Buffalo farming for meat productionBlue cheese developmentHelen Dorresteyn's ceramics interest (aiming for convergence of food, farm, dairy, art, garden)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Clevedon Farmers' Market

Auckland·Sunday 8:30-1

Direct Sales

10 Rushgreen Avenue, Pahurehure, Auckland 2113, New Zealand

Products are available nationwide in supermarkets (e.g., Countdown, Farro Fresh, New World) and specialty retailers, delis, and organic markets. They are also sold directly at the Clevedon Village Farmers' Market every Sunday. Marinated feta is exported to Singapore.

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