The Birth of a Passion
In the early 1980s, Alexander, Jos and Bart sat together around a table, eager to create something new, something alternative and innovative. Their dream was to produce real raw-milk cheeses, crafted with love and passion.
The beginnings were challenging. Yet, with the help of fellow cheesemakers, they succeeded in refining their first cheeses and founded their first cheese dairy in the Beguinage of Ghent. In 1983, the cooperative Het Hinkelspel was born. Six years later, as the company grew, they moved to a larger building on Lousbergskaai, where they began experimenting with organic milk processing.
Today, the dairy is located on Weststraat in Sleidinge. The old building, where those first experiments began, has been transformed into a covered market : a perfect destination for lovers of authentic, high-quality cheese.
They remain faithful to traditional methods: no preservatives, no colorants. And above all, patience. Giving each cheese the time it needs to rest and mature, resulting in exceptional flavor and quality.
Het Hinkelspel at The Barn
In our markets, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of cheeses from Het Hinkelspe, including Pas de Rouge, Pas de Bleu, and Cabriolait. Soft or semi-hard, blue-veined or not, each cheese is chosen with care to complement the range from our other cheesemakers. A perfect collaboration to delight every palate!
When visiting our markets, be sure to stop by the cheese stand, there might just be a surprise tasting waiting for you!
You can learn more on their website.
At The Barn Bio Market, we work hand in hand with producers to bring you quality organic products, always at the best price!
