About Us
Eleftheria is a multi award-winning artisanal cheese company in Mumbai. Its a one-stop-shop for cheeses, condiments, cheese platters & cheese gifts!
Our Story
Eleftheria Cheese began in 2015 with a simple yet ambitious idea: to create exceptional artisanal cheeses in India. Founded by Mausam Narang in Mumbai, Eleftheria has always been about using the finest local ingredients to craft cheeses that can stand proudly among the best in the world.
Since then, our cheeses have earned recognition on the global stage, winning prestigious awards, including Gold and Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards. One of our creations even secured a spot among the top five cheeses in the world, highlighting the quality and care we put into every cheese we handcraft.
At Eleftheria, we believe that great cheese starts with great milk. That’s why we partner with family-run farms across Maharashtra, where quality is paramount. Keeping the artisanal way of life alive, we make our cheeses without preservatives or artificial chemicals, ensuring every bite is pure and natural.
Our cheeses have become staples on the menus of some of the finest restaurants and hotels across the country, cherished by chefs for their distinctive flavors and unmatched quality. The love and support from chefs, home cooks, and cheese enthusiasts alike have been the driving force behind our journey. Above all, we are proud to champion the cause of Indian artisanal cheese, fostering its appreciation both in India and around the world.
Our Founder
Mausam Narang is the founder and Head Cheesemaker at Eleftheria cheese.
In her previous life, she studied language in Germany and earned a Masters in HR from the UK. Subsequently, she worked at German conglomerates for 8 years.
It is during these stays and travels in Europe that Mausam caught the cheese-making bug.
Initially self-taught, she went on to develop a stronger foundation of cheesemaking techniques with extensive readings and research on the science of cheese making & history of cheese across the world.
Mausam has secured collaborations & extensively trained and made cheese with expert cheesemakers across the world. Her most recent exploration was in Campania - the Mozzarella belt of Italy and Tuscany - the land of Pecorino Cheese.
Mausam is a big believer in championing the cause of women in the workplace and has a large proud team of girls at Eleftheria Cheese.
Her favourite cheese is an extra mature Clothbound Cheddar and she loves 80% dark chocolate!
