15TH OCTOBER 2026
How to Store Cheese in the Fridge:Keep Your Cheese Fresh for Longer
Your cheese has arrived — now how do you keep it tasting its best? Great cheese deserves a little care, and storing it properly can make all the difference to its flavour, texture and freshness.
At The Cheese Society, we hand-cut and pack our cheeses fresh to order. Here are our top tips for looking after your cheese once it arrives.
1. Get your cheese into the fridge
Once your parcel arrives, unpack your cheese and place it in the fridge. Your cheese may feel a little softer after its journey, so allow it time to chill and firm up before enjoying it.
A salad drawer or a suitable shelf in the fridge can be a good place to store cheese, provided the temperature remains consistently cold. Follow any specific storage instructions on the packaging, particularly for soft and fresh cheeses.
2. Wrap your cheese properly
Cheese needs protection from drying out, but it also benefits from being able to breathe. Wrapping it too tightly in cling film can trap moisture and affect the flavour, while leaving it unwrapped can cause it to dry out.
Our cheese arrives wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which is ideal for short-term storage. Once opened, you can rewrap it in suitable cheese paper or greaseproof paper, then place it in a reusable container with a little room around the cheese.
The aim is to protect your cheese while allowing excess moisture to escape.
3. Keep different cheeses separate
A strong blue cheese can quickly share its aroma with a delicate, creamy Brie! To prevent flavours and smells transferring, store particularly strong-smelling cheeses separately from milder varieties.
Individual wrapping and separate containers are especially helpful if you have a selection of cheeses in the fridge.
4. Enjoy softer cheeses first
Different cheeses mature at different rates. Soft cheeses, such as Brie and Camembert, can change more quickly than firmer varieties, so we generally recommend enjoying these first.
Harder cheeses, such as mature Cheddar, often keep for longer when stored correctly. Keep an eye on the condition of all your cheeses and follow the dates and storage advice provided.
5. Only cut what you need
Whenever possible, keep your cheese in larger pieces and cut off only what you plan to eat. A cut surface loses moisture more readily and is more exposed to the air, which can affect its texture and encourage unwanted mould.
Use a clean knife each time, rewrap the remaining cheese carefully and return it to the fridge promptly.
6. Bring your cheese to room temperature before serving
One of the simplest ways to enjoy your cheese at its best is to take it out of the fridge around 30 minutes to an hour before serving, depending on the type and size of the piece.
As it warms slightly, the flavours and aromas become more pronounced, and the texture softens. Just remember not to leave perishable cheese at room temperature for more than two hours, and return any leftovers to the fridge promptly.
A final word from our cheesemongers
Cheese is a natural product, and its flavour and texture will continue to change as it matures. Good storage helps preserve its quality, but our favourite advice is simple: don't save your best cheese for too long — enjoy it while it's fresh and delicious!
If you have any questions about storing a particular cheese, our team is always happy to help.
Happy cheesing!
The Cheese Society Team x
