Evansdale Cheese is an artisan cheese factory at Hawksbury Village, on Duncan Avenue near Karitane, north of Dunedin. The business says it began in 1977 and was the first small cheese factory in New Zealand. It started with 150 litres of milk a day and now handles about 1,500 litres a day. It is still owned by the Dennison family and is 100% New Zealand owned.
The cheeses are made without preservatives or calf rennet, and the factory now produces 20 to 30 varieties. They are sold to supermarkets, boutique eateries, restaurants and direct customers across New Zealand, and at farmers markets. Visitors can see the cheesemaking and buy cheese at the shop at Hawksbury Village. The website lists opening seven days a week, with weekday hours of 10am to 3pm that it says are often extended. The phone number is 03 465 8101. The business's long history and its handmade, preservative-free range are what stand out in its own description.