The Best Cheese Making Kit of 2025 (According to Food Network)

by Paula Butler

Four Years. Four Awards. One Clear Winner.

If you've been searching for the best cheese making kit, you don't have to take our word for it — Food Network's test kitchen did the research for you. For four consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), Standing Stone Farms was named the Best Overall Cheese Making Kit by Food Network's test kitchen. That's not luck. That's consistency, quality, and a genuine passion for helping people make incredible cheese at home.

What Did Food Network Actually Test?

Food Network's test kitchen put the top cheese making kits in the world head-to-head. They evaluated everything — the quality of ingredients, the clarity of instructions, the variety of cheeses you can make, and the overall experience for home cheesemakers. Out of all the kits tested, ours came out on top. Every single year.

What Makes Our Kits Different?

We believe great cheese starts with great ingredients. Here's what sets Standing Stone Farms apart:

• Liquid Microbial Rennet — Unlike tablet rennet that needs to be dissolved and divided (leading to inconsistency), our liquid rennet delivers reliable results every time.
• Professional-grade cultures — The same cultures used by artisan cheesemakers, included right in your kit.
• Make 100s of cheeses — Mozzarella, Burrata, Ricotta, Feta, Monterey Jack, Chèvre, Cream Cheese, and so many more.
• Works with cow, goat, and sheep milk — Farm fresh raw or store-bought pasteurized, the choice is yours.
• Enough ingredients for 20-25 gallons of milk — This isn't a one-time kit. It's a full cheese making journey.

Which Kit Is Right for You?

We offer three award-winning kits to match where you are in your cheese making journey:

• Beginner Cheese Making Kit — Perfect if you're just starting out. Everything you need to make your first batch of homemade cheese with confidence.
• Ultimate Cheese Making Kit — Our most popular kit, packed with everything you need to make a wide variety of cheeses.
• Complete Cheese Making Kit — The full experience with all equipment and ingredients. And the best part? Our full instructional video is available to stream for free on the Standing Stone Farms YouTube channel — so you can follow along anytime, anywhere!

Ready to Make Award-Winning Cheese at Home?

Join thousands of home cheesemakers who have discovered the joy of crafting their own cheese with Standing Stone Farms. Whether you're making a simple mozzarella for pizza night or an aged Monterey Jack to impress your guests, our award-winning kits give you everything you need to succeed.

🎬 Pro tip: Before you start, check out our free instructional video on the Standing Stone Farms YouTube channel — it's the same content that used to come with our DVD, now available to stream for free!

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