Shepherds Purse, the award-winning Thirsk-based cheesemaker, is bringing a cheesy smile to customers at The Slug And Lettuce bar chain.

The company has won a contract to supply its best-selling Yorkshire Blue cheese to the premium brand bar chain, which appears in a selection of dishes on the latest menu across all 57 Slug And Lettuce outlets nationwide.

It comes hot on the heels of a deal secured by Shepherd's Purse to supply the Budgens supermarket chain with Yorkshire Feta, one of its speciality ewe's milk cheeses.

Yorkshire Blue, made from Yorkshire cow's milk and based on a continental style recipe highlighted by its soft, creamy texture.

Updated: 11:26 Monday, December 20, 2004