<P> The cheese currently used in the event is 7 -- 9 pounds ( 3.2 -- 4.1 kilograms ) Double Gloucester , a hard cheese traditionally made in a circular shape . Each is protected for the rolling by a wooden casing round the side , and is decorated with ribbons at the start of the race . Formerly , three cheeses were presented by parishioners , and the cheeses were usually rolled by them . A collection is usually made now to purchase them , as well as sweets , and also to provide prize money . The current supplier is local cheesemaker Diana Smart and her son Rod , who have supplied the cheese since 1988 . </P>
<P> The cheese currently used in the event is 7 -- 9 pounds ( 3.2 -- 4.1 kilograms ) Double Gloucester , a hard cheese traditionally made in a circular shape . Each is protected for the rolling by a wooden casing round the side , and is decorated with ribbons at the start of the race . Formerly , three cheeses were presented by parishioners , and the cheeses were usually rolled by them . A collection is usually made now to purchase them , as well as sweets , and also to provide prize money . The current supplier is local cheesemaker Diana Smart and her son Rod , who have supplied the cheese since 1988 . </P>
what type of cheese is used at coopers hill
what type of cheese is used at coopers hill
Double Gloucester
Double Gloucester