Business Details
Artisan Cheese & Coffee Shop in St Albans
At Fleetville Larder, we combine a passion for artisan food with a commitment to creating a welcoming community hub. Founded to address the lack of independent cheesemongers in St. Albans, our business offers an ever-changing selection of hand-cut British and European cheeses, complemented by a carefully curated range of wines, craft beers, and ciders. Our eat-in space provides a relaxed environment for enjoying coffee, breakfast, or light lunches, enhanced by child-friendly amenities such as high chairs and baby-changing facilities. With expertise spanning cheese sourcing, beverage pairing, and local delivery logistics, we prioritise exceptional customer service, offering tailored recommendations and fulfilling special requests.Our Cheese Club subscription and celebration cheesecake services reflect our dedication to innovation, while our adherence to quality standards ensures every product meets rigorous taste and freshness criteria. As a locally rooted business, we maintain strong ties to the St. Albans community, supporting local needs through free delivery in the area and maintaining transparent, ethical operations.
Services
Artisan Cheese Retail
Wine & Spirits Sales
Home Delivery
Eat-in Caf
Cheese Club Subscription
Celebration Cheesecakes
Gift Hampers
Cheese Platters
Local Produce
Online Ordering
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 artisan British and European cheeses hand-cut to order
- Our team provides expert wine and cheese pairing recommendations
- We operate a child-friendly environment with dedicated facilities
- We guarantee free local delivery for orders above 20
- Our Cheese Club offers exclusive monthly curated cheese selections
Services
Artisan Cheese Retail
We offer an extensive selection of hand-cut British and European cheeses with tasting opportunities. Customers can request specific cheeses not currently available. Our knowledgeable staff provides pairing advice and storage recommendations to maintain optimal freshness and flavour quality.
Home Delivery Service
Free delivery available for St Albans and surrounding villages on orders over 20. We handle orders through our website or phone line, with same-day delivery possible for requests before 2pm. Our delivery area covers AL1-AL5 postcodes and nearby rural locations.
Cheese Club Subscription
Our Cheese Club delivers curated monthly selections directly to local addresses. Each delivery includes three or four different cheeses with tasting notes and complementary biscuits. Members receive exclusive access to rare varieties while ensuring no repeated cheeses within a 12-month period.
Celebration Cheesecakes
Custom cheesecakes available for events serving 20-200 guests. We offer consultation meetings for cheese selection and presentation design. Orders require two weeks' notice to ensure availability of requested varieties, with optional accompaniments like crackers and chutney.
Eat-in Caf
Cozy caf space serving coffee, breakfast, and light lunches with cheese-focused options. We provide indoor and outdoor seating with a relaxed atmosphere. The menu features cheese and meat platters alongside daily essentials, with no booking system due to limited capacity.
People
Ed Bevin
Owner
Ed Bevin founded Fleetville Larder after identifying a gap in St. Albans' independent food scene. With extensive experience in specialty food retail, he combines cheesemongering expertise with hospitality management to create a unique customer experience.
Questions
What areas do you deliver to?
We deliver free within St. Albans and surrounding villages covering AL1-AL5 postcodes.
Can I order custom cheese selections?
Yes, we offer tailored cheese boxes and celebration cheesecakes with advance notice.
Do you have wine tasting events?
We provide wine pairing advice and special tasting opportunities with our cheese selections.
Are children welcome in the café?
Yes, we're child-friendly with high chairs, baby-changing facilities, and activity books.
How does the Cheese Club work?
Monthly cheese deliveries with tasting notes, available in standard (3 cheeses) or premium (4 cheeses) options.
Can I try cheeses before buying?
Yes, we encourage customers to sample products before making purchases.
Reviews (5)
Sarika Jain
Jan 13, 2022
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Absolutely love their cheese, chutney, chocolate, cracker selection...and lots of good advice on what goes well with what. Its our go-to place for all things nice.
Simon Mouradian
Oct 29, 2021
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Great selection of organic produce, and very friendly staff. Their tuna melt sandwich is love this little place
Rachel Stanley
Jul 10, 2021
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Lovely little place - excellent coffee, tasty food, and really friendly staff. And a few tables outside too. Really highly recommend
Nicky D.
Jun 08, 2021
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Went in for the 1st time today. There was so many things to look at! Only thing I would say is staff were abit unapproachable- maybe i just was in when they had lots to do as it was in the morning. However, a simple good morning or did you get everything you wanted or was there anything in particular you are looking for would have been nice
Freddie
Apr 08, 2021
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Very pleasing small local store for excellent cheeses and a good wine selection. Here for a quick Cappuccino and chat with friend with outdoor seating. Excellent quality and value.
