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 Vision
Founded in Mumbai in 2015 by Mausam Narang, Eleftheria Cheese was born from a singular bold vision— to create world-class artisanal cheeses in India. Over the years, our cheeses have earned multiple accolades on the world stage, including Gold and Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards. In 2023, our Brown Cheese was ranked the 4th Best Cheese in the World, a testament to the quality and craftsmanship behind every cheese we make.
Our Values
At Eleftheria, we believe that great cheese starts with great milk. We partner with family-run farms across Maharashtra to source the finest milk, ensuring that each step of our process supports local communities and aligns with the values of the slow food movement. We take the time to craft our cheeses meticulously, using traditional techniques that preserve the natural flavors of the milk and celebrate quality over speed.
Our cheeses are made without preservatives or artificial chemicals, ensuring every bite is pure, natural, and unprocessed—just as it should be.
Our Passion
From India’s finest restaurants to home kitchens, our cheeses are cherished by chefs, home cooks, and cheese lovers alike. Their support drives us forward. Above all, we are proud to champion Indian artisanal cheese, fostering its appreciation in India and beyond.
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. In 2023, our Brown Cheese was ranked 4th Best Cheese in the World at the World Cheese Awards in Norway, a testament to the quality and care we put into every cheese we handcraft.
At Eleftheria, we believe that great cheese starts with great milk. We partner with family-run farms across Maharashtra, ensuring that each step of our process supports local communities and aligns with the values of the slow food movement. We take the time to craft our cheeses meticulously, using traditional techniques that preserve the natural flavors of the milk and celebrate quality over speed.
Our cheeses are made without preservatives or artificial chemicals, ensuring every bite is pure, natural, and unprocessed—just as it should be. Made with the same care and dedication we would put into preparing cheese for our own family, our cheeses reflect the timeless craft of cheesemaking that celebrates flavor, sustainability, and community.
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 support from chefs, home cooks, and cheese enthusiasts has 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!
