TASTE & ENJOY QUALITY AUTHENTIC DUTCH CHEESE MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

AUTHENTIC DUTCH CHEESE

GOUDA

A traditional Dutch cheese, Gouda has a creamy texture and mild flavour when young, with the vintage Gouda developing intense & complex flavours with a firm texture.

Vintage Cheese Selection

Three of our premier cheeses in one
selection

MAASDAM

Maasdam is a Dutch version of the Swiss Emmental. It is a sweet nutty cheese with the typically large holes.

LEYDEN

Leyden is a traditional Dutch cheese, where cumin seed adds aromatic flavours that compliment the creamy, buttery cheese.

AWARD WINNING
CHEESE

WIDE RANGE OF CHEESE
& DAIRY PRODUCTS

NATION WIDE
DELIVERY

QUALITY DUTCH CHEESE & DAIRY PRODUCTS

The Loburn shop is open, the factory is operating, and all is well.

Karikaas is here to stay. Diana, Alan and staff look forward to the future.

There are changes to the appearance of the property due to the fire but we are clearing and planting and in time the new plantings will look as good as the old.

DELICIOUS RECIPES

Almond Pannacotta with Honey Citrus Syrup(copy)-748

Almond Panacotta with honey citrus syrup

A deliciously light and creamy Vanilla Pannacotta made with our Karikaas Kwark reduced fat, served with a delicious sticky sauce.

GET FULL RECIPE >

Spicy Chicken Wings

delicious and crunchy.

GET FULL RECIPE >

Dutch trophy 2024 Karikaas GOUDA

Lisa North Fonterra Brands and Di Hawkins - Copy (2)

NZ Original Trophy 2024 Karikaas PUMAHANA

AWARD WINNING HIGH QUALITY CHEESE & DAIRY FOR YOUR RESTAURANT OR SHOP

We welcome enquiries for supplying our cheese to wholesale customers. Please contact Diana directly at diana@karikaas.co.nz for more information.

ABOUT KARIKAAS - Celebrating 40 years

In March 1984 Karin and Rients Rypma moved to New Zealand from the Netherlands and established a small factory in Loburn, North Canterbury, because the water was so clean and uncontaminated. (And we are still here.) The name Karikaas comes from Karin and Rients, and kaas is the Dutch word for cheese.

In January 2004 Karin and Rients sold, and now in 2024, Diana has been at the helm longer than Karin and Rients, and Karikaas is 40 years old. Diana and Alan have raised their family on the Loburn premises. "It's a beautiful place to be, wonderful for the children, staff and customers"

Diana and Alan and the wonderful staff hope that Karikaas will continue for the next 40 years, "Even though none of us will be here to see it!"