About Perrystead


Ancient Art, New Frontiers

Mid-Summer Cheese Box

At Perrystead Dairy, we make American original cheese that’s thoughtful, delicious, approachable, and explores new boundaries—a reflection of curiosity, pursuit of mastery, and desire to share joy.

Rooted in sustainability, we work with small family farms committed to regenerative practices, rotational grazing, and great animal husbandry. We cultivate a chain of goodness that begins with land practices, animal husbandry, and farming fairness, and carries through to our urban Philadelphia creamery, where we use local talent to transform world-class milk into cheeses that make its way to purveyors, hospitality, and consumers far and wide.

Since opening in 2021, our cheeses have garnered 20 major domestic and international awards. As we look to the future, we aim to define a new American standard where taste, people, and planet lead the way. Join us on this journey.

Meet Your Maker

Yoav Perry with Cheese

For over 18 years, Yoav Perry has been dedicated to mastering cheesemaking—a hobby that grew into an obsession. After leaving a career in design and tech startups, he founded and led a company that supplied and consulted for artisan dairies in over 30 countries, gaining deep expertise in bacterial cultures, fabrication methods, and aging practices. Dubbed the "Renegade Cheesemaker" by Culture Magazine and the "Cheese Savant" by The Inquirer, Yoav’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine, Daily Mail, The Oxford Companion to Cheese, and many other outlets.

In Philadelphia, Yoav’s vision for American original cheese, produced through a sustainable urban model, comes to life at Perrystead Dairy. Precision, care, and curiosity drive each creation, reflecting a commitment to nature, animals, and people, while delivering unapologetically delicious flavors.