Perfect Pairings: Camden Cultured

Spotlight on Camden Cultured: Our Bold, Fermented Vegan Cheese with Serious Umami

If you’re looking for a vegan cheese that holds its own on a cheeseboard, meet Camden Cultured.

Crafted in house by our La Fauxmagerie team, this cashew-based, fermented vegan cheese is designed for people who love depth of flavour, savoury complexity, and a little edge.

If you haven’t tried it yet, this is your moment.

What kind of cheese is Camden Cultured?

Camden Cultured is a soft, fermented plant-based cheese made from cashews. It's carefully cultured over time to develop its signature tang.

The flavour profile is layered and intentional:

Tangy and deeply savoury, thanks to fermentation
White miso and nutritional yeast add real umami depth
Rowanberry brings a subtle bitter finish that keeps things interesting

The result is a vegan cheese that’s bold, complex, and dangerously moreish. It’s dairy-free, but never dull - the kind of cheese that keeps everyone coming back for more...

And it isn’t trying to imitate a traditional dairy cheese either. Camden Cultured stands confidently on its own, offering something genuinely different for plant-based cheeseboards.

How to Serve Camden Cultured

Our favourite way to enjoy it:

Spread thickly on dark rye bread
Add crisp apple slices for freshness and bite
Finish with a small spoonful of quince paste or a similar relish

The gentle sweetness of the quince pulls out all those savoury, tangy notes and really highlights the rowanberry finish.

It’s equally brilliant on a cheeseboard, in sandwiches, or as part of a relaxed supper spread with friends.

What to Pair with Camden Cultured

Because Camden Cultured is fermented and full of character, it pairs best with drinks that can meet it halfway.

Wine pairing

A skin-contact orange wine works beautifully here. The oxidative funk and texture sit right at home alongside the cheese’s umami richness.

Non-alcoholic pairing

Try a ginger or raspberry kombucha (we love Hip Pop!). The natural acidity and fermentation mirror the cheese perfectly, creating a balanced, grown-up pairing without the alcohol.

A Vegan Cheese That Does Things Differently

Camden Cultured is for the dairy-curious, the committed plant-based, and anyone who loves food with depth and personality.

Cashew-based. Fermented. Packed with umami and finished with a subtle bitter edge.

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About the author

La Fauxmagerie is the UK’s first dairy-free cheesemonger, founded in 2019 by Welsh sisters Rachel and Charlotte Stevens. From a small shop in Brixton to a beloved plant-based brand now led by Honestly Tasty, we specialise in indulgent, chef-worthy vegan cheeses for every cheeseboard.

Our artisan fauxmage range launched in 2021 and now appears in leading retailers such as Waitrose, alongside online delivery across the UK. Every article we publish is crafted by the La Fauxmagerie team to share practical, experience-led guidance on choosing, serving and enjoying exceptional plant-based cheese.