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Established · 15 signalscheesemaker Marlborough

Cranky Goat Cheese

5.0(11 reviews on Google)

Cranky Goat was founded by Hellene and Simon Lamb, with production starting in April 2014. Gold Medal for Cranky Goat The Reginald, Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards (2018) · Silver Medal for Cranky Goat Soft Goats Cheese, Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards (2018)

“What a great little deli! Plenty of options for a delightful picnic and they kindly provided ice packs which we could put in our cool bag. The staff member serving us went above and beyond in trying…” — Terry Langmead · “Love this! Went out to Riverlands to have a look at the amazing products that The Cranky Pantry have to offer and was very impressed with the amount of beautiful products, not only including the…” — CC Bryant · “It was amazing to try some delicious cheese made in NZ. The lady at the shop was lovely, and she gave us the chance to try the blue—and it is probably the best blue I ever had ! The goat brie is also…” — Mel Roselli

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About

Cranky Goat Cheese was a highly-rated Marlborough artisan producer crafting delicious French-style goat cheeses, including award-winning varieties like The Reginald and Lynton Noir. They also operated The Cranky Pantry deli in Blenheim, offering their cheeses and local picnic provisions.

Their Story

Cranky Goat was founded by Hellene and Simon Lamb, with production starting in April 2014. Simon, after a 32-year career in the RAF and RNZAF, began experimenting with cheesemaking as a hobby in 2011, using milk from a neighbour's goats in the Marlborough Sounds. His passion was sparked by a desire…

What They Make

  • French-style Chevre
  • French-style Camembert
  • Greek Feta
  • Greek Labneh
  • Spanish Manchego
  • Welsh Caerphilly
  • Cullensville Gold (washed-rind cheese made with local Lake Chalice Sauvignon Blanc)
  • Lynton Noir (bloomy rind cheese infused with Marlborough black garlic)
  • The Reginald
  • Soft Goats Cheese
  • The Nag
  • Cranky Goat Provencal
  • Smoked soft goat's cheese
  • Goat's cheese smothered in grappa-soaked raisins (seasonal Christmas favourite)
  • Chilli Soft Goat Cheese
  • Mooody Cow (sister brand of cow's milk cheeses, including soft, smoked, flavoured, and firm styles)
  • Other local produce stocked at The Cranky Pantry: fresh milk from Oaklands, pate from Craft and Rood, cold meats, pies, sausages, pasta, various drinks, coffee beans, yoghurt, black garlic products, salami, chutneys, sauces

Awards & Recognition

  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Gold Medal for Cranky Goat The Reginald(2018)
  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Silver Medal for Cranky Goat Soft Goats Cheese(2018)
  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Silver Medal for Cranky Goat The Nag(2018)
  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Silver Medal for Cranky Goat Provencal
  • Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards — Silver Medal for Cranky Goat The Lynton
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Silver Medal for Cranky Goat Soft Goats Cheese(2019)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Gold Medal for Cranky Goat Ltd The Reginald(2020)
  • NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Winner (WINTEC Champion Fresh Unripened Cheese category) for Cranky Goat Soft Goat Cheese Provencal(2025)

More from Cranky Goat Cheese

The Cranky Pantry deli

How to Get Their Products

Marlborough Farmers Market

Online ordering (previously with subscription cheese box option), physical purchase at The Cranky Pantry boutique store, Marlborough Farmers Market, Nelson Market, and stocked in selected retailers across New Zealand (including Farro, Moore Wilson's, Fresh Choice supermarkets, and Canterbury Cheese Mongers).