Jamie Oliver pleads for help: 360,000 euros worth of cheddar stolen

Valuable cheddar cheese stolen from Jamie Oliver's Essex restaurant

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has made a public appeal for help in tracing 360,000 euros (295,000 pounds) worth of rare cheddar cheese stolen from his restaurant in Essex, England.

The cheese, which was being matured at Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant in Watergate Bay, was discovered missing on Tuesday during a routine stock check.

The stolen cheese is a 10-year-old cheddar made by the renowned cheesemaker Neal's Yard Dairy.

Cheddar cheese stolen from Jamie Oliver's restaurant

The stolen cheddar cheese is a 10-year-old cheddar made by the renowned cheesemaker Neal's Yard Dairy.

The cheese is described as having a "rich, nutty flavor" and is said to be "one of the finest cheddars in the world."

Oliver said he was "devastated" by the theft and has urged anyone with information to come forward.

Neal's Yard Dairy issues statement on stolen cheddar cheese

Neal's Yard Dairy has issued a statement on the stolen cheddar cheese, saying that it is "deeply concerned" about the theft.

The company said that it is working with the police to investigate the theft and is offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of the cheese.

Neal's Yard Dairy said that the stolen cheese is "irreplaceable" and that it is "desperate" to get it back.

Police appeal for information on stolen cheddar cheese

The police are appealing for information on the stolen cheddar cheese.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.

The police are also urging people to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to them.