15TH OCTOBER 2026
When When To Eat Your Cheese at Its Best?
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cheese when it’s at its very best. Because our cheeses are hand-cut and packed fresh to order, we recommend enjoying them as soon as you can after delivery to get the very best from their flavour and texture.
Which cheeses should you eat first?
As a general rule, soft cheeses are best enjoyed first. Varieties such as Brie, Camembert and other soft, creamy cheeses tend to mature more quickly, so their texture and flavour can change noticeably over time.
Harder cheeses, such as mature Cheddar, generally keep for longer when stored correctly, making them a good choice to save for later.
Does cheese continue to mature in the fridge?
Yes! Cheese is a natural, living product, and its flavour, aroma and texture can continue to develop during storage, even in the fridge. Some cheeses become softer and more intense as they mature, while others may gradually lose the qualities that make them so enjoyable.
Our cheeses are selected and cut to be enjoyed at their best, rather than stored away for weeks on end. For that reason, we recommend enjoying them sooner rather than later, following the storage instructions and dates on the packaging.
Our top tip: make cheese the main event
If you’ve received a selection of cheeses, why not plan a cheeseboard around them over the next few days? Start with the softest and most delicate varieties, then work your way through the firmer, longer-lasting cheeses.
That way, you can enjoy each cheese at its best and make the most of every delicious bite.
After all, great cheese is made for sharing — so gather your favourite people, open something lovely and tuck in!
Happy cheesing!
The Cheese Society Team x
