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Cheese

When it comes to Italian cheese, Ratton Pantry is now able to offer you a great selection to choose from. Latteria Sorrentina produces some of the best Italian cheeses around, including the incredibly popular and widely renowned Fior di Latte cheese, which is considered the best to use for authentic pizza toppings. We now also stock DOP Bufala Italian Mozzarella, a great all-rounder to use in lots of classic Italian dishes. Buy Italian Cheese in the UK at Ratton Pantry.
  • 1kg Filone of Latteria Sorrentina fior di latte mozzarella, a renowned pizza cheese topping

    Latteria Sorrentina Fior di Latte Mozzarella Cheese - Filone 1kg

    £10.99
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    Latteria Sorrentina Fior di Latte Mozzarella, available now as a 1kg Filone at Ratton Pantry. Widely renowned as the best cheese topping for pizz...

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    £10.99
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  • Narello Cubed Mozzarella 2kg

    £19.99
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    Cubed mozzarella by Narello. Great quality and flavour. Available as a 2kg bag. Medium dry texture, perfect on pizza as it doesn't release too much...

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    £19.99
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  • 125g Wedge of Castelli Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, aged 12 months in Northern Italy

    Castelli Parmigiano Reggiano 12 Month Aged Parmesan Wedge - 125g

    £5.99
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    Castelli hard Italian cheese produced in Northern Italy in the Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and Bologna areas... protected under Italian and EU law...

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    £5.99
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  • Approx. 300g Gloria Pecorino Del Monte, straw-yellow cheese with a sweet aromatic taste

    Gloria Pecorino Del Monte - Approx. 300g

    £9.99
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    Pecorino Del Monte comes with a compact, straw-yellow colour. Quite sparse and tiny eye-holes giving a sweet aromatic taste. A mild climate, varied...

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    £9.99
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  • 2kg Bag of Latteria Sorrentina fior di latte mozzarella, cubed cut for pizza topping

    Latteria Sorrentina Fior di Latte Mozzarella Cheese - Cubed 2kg

    £21.99
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    Latteria Sorrentina Fior di Latte Mozzarella, available now as cubed cut in 2kg Bags at Ratton Pantry. Widely renowned as the best cheese topping f...

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    £21.99
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  • 1kg Pack of Italian vegetarian grated hard cheese, ideal for pizza and pasta sauces

    Italian Vegetarian Grated Hard Cheese - 1kg

    £17.99
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    A mix of Italian hard cheeses. Vegetarian due to the use of Microbial rennet.  Perfect for as a pizza topping, to include in pasta sauces or baked ...

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    £17.99
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  • Narello Shredded/Grated Mozzarella 2kg

    £18.99
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    Shredded mozzarella by Narello. Great quality and flavour. Available as a 2kg bag. Medium dry texture, perfect on pizza as it doesn't release too m...

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    £18.99
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  • Approx. 400g Gloria Novella Pecorino Peperoncino Rosso, matured pecorino with spicy red chilli

    Gloria Novella Pecorino Peperoncino Rosso Red Chilli - Approx. 400g

    £10.99
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    Gloria Novella Pecorino Peperoncino Rosso. Briefly matured Pecorino with added spicy peperoncino (Italian red chilli) giving it a spicy kick and un...

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    £10.99
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  • Approx. 1kg Wedge of Castelli Grana Padano DOP cheese, matured 9 months for a nutty, fruity flavour

    Castelli Grana Padano 9 Month Aged Wedge DOP - Approx. 1kg

    £27.99
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    A small wedge of the classic Italian grana padano, matured over 9 months to produce its delicious, nutty and fruity flavour. DOP protected under It...

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    £27.99
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  • 1.25kg Auricchio Provolone Classico cheese, semi-soft cow's milk cheese for pizza and melting

    Auricchio Provolone Classico Cheese - Approx. 1.25kg

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    Auricchio Provolone Classico Cheese is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese, which is very mild in flavour. Matured for around a month to preserve all the...

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  • 1kg Pack of Castelli grated Grana Padano DOP cheese, matured for a minimum of 9 months

    Castelli Grated Grana Padano Cheese DOP - 1kg

    £26.99
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    Grated Grana Padano from Castelli, made in the PDO zone and matured for a minimum of 9 months. This hard cheese delivers a consistent, sweet–fruity...

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    £26.99
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  • 1kg Pack of Castelli pre-grated hard cheese, ready to use for busy kitchens

    Castelli Grated Hard Cheese - 1kg

    £16.99
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    Castelli Grated Hard Cheese is a convenient and high-quality option for busy kitchens. Pre-grated and ready to use, this cheese offers a rich, tang...

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Italian cheese for pizza, pasta and the table

Italian cheese covers far more than one style of mozzarella. Ratton Pantry's range includes fior di latte for pizza, buffalo mozzarella and burrata, smoked scamorza and provola, hard grating cheeses, pecorino, provolone and blue cheese.

Each behaves differently under heat and brings its own balance of moisture, fat, salt, acidity and flavour.

From melting mozzarella to aged hard cheese

Pizza-specific fior di latte is available in cuts designed for controlled coverage and moisture. Fresh mozzarella and buffalo mozzarella are softer and wetter, while smoked cheeses bring a pronounced savoury character.

Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano and pecorino are useful for grating and finishing; provolone and gorgonzola offer bolder melting and flavour options.

Ratton Pantry

Why buy Italian cheese from Ratton Pantry

We stock formats for both home cooks and professional kitchens, including practical pizza cuts, whole filone, wedges and grated cheese.

The range lets a pizzeria choose for melt, moisture and portioning, while home cooks can explore the same ingredients for pizza, pasta, salads, antipasti and baking.

Choosing the right cheese

For pizza, choose fior di latte or another mozzarella whose moisture and cut suit your oven and style. Drain wetter fresh cheeses before use when necessary.

Use smoked scamorza or provola for deeper character, and grate hard cheese sparingly before or after baking for savoury depth.

Refrigerate chilled products promptly and follow each pack's temperature, use-by and after-opening instructions.

Questions & answers

Cheese FAQs

Which mozzarella is best for pizza?

Low-moisture or well-drained fior di latte designed for pizza gives reliable melting with less released water. The best cut depends on the pizza style, oven and desired coverage.

What is the difference between fior di latte and buffalo mozzarella?

Fior di latte is made from cow's milk, while mozzarella di bufala is made from buffalo milk. Buffalo mozzarella is generally softer and wetter, so it often benefits from careful draining before pizza use.

Should mozzarella be drained before putting it on pizza?

Fresh, high-moisture mozzarella often benefits from draining and portioning before use. Pizza-specific filone, cubes and julienne cuts are designed to offer more controlled moisture and coverage.

What is the difference between Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano?

Both are hard Italian cheeses with protected specifications, but they have different production rules, permitted areas and ageing profiles. Their flavour and texture become more pronounced as they mature.

Which cheese works well as a finishing cheese for pizza?

Finely grated hard cheese such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano or pecorino can add savoury depth. Use it lightly so it complements rather than overwhelms the other toppings.

How should chilled cheese be stored after delivery?

Refrigerate it promptly and follow the temperature, use-by and after-opening instructions on the pack. Shelf life varies considerably between fresh mozzarella and aged hard cheese.