{"title":"Christmas Gifting","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive the gift of cheese this Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cornish-yarg-1kg","title":"Baby Cornish Yarg Truckle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1kg individual truckle is a light-textured cheese with fresh citrus notes. The cheeses are carefully wrapped in nettle leaves, giving a distinctive finish and a subtle herbaceous flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornish Yarg was first made on a farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor in the early 1980s. Alan Gray, who gave the cheese its name by reversing the spelling of his own, found a 1615 recipe for a nettle wrapped semi firm cheese in his attic, itself dating back to the thirteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray sold the recipe to neighbouring farmer Michael Horrell a few years later. In 1995 Ben and Catherine Mead came on board looking for ways to diversify the farm, and as demand grew a second dairy was built at Pengreep Farm near Truro, where the Mead family have farmed for five hundred years. All production moved there in 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a pasteurised cows milk cheese made with milk from local farms. The young cheeses are wrapped in nettle leaves by hand, which encourages the rind and lends that gentle herbaceous note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergen advice: this product contains nettles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an individual baby Cornish Yarg, sold as a whole 1kg cheese in its own right rather than cut to order. For wedges of Cornish Yarg please shop here - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/cornish-yarg?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0ebb1bdd4\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Cornish Yarg Cheese\"\u003eCornish Yarg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincolnshire-plum-bread\"\u003eLincolnshire Plumbread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA buttered slice of plum bread against the citrus tang. The nettle rind is entirely edible, so do not trim it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA whole baby Yarg, nettles and all, is a proper centrepiece. Wonderful around the dining table or to carve away at over Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLIBBY, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584454922623,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/IMG_8101.jpg?v=1790783765"},{"product_id":"baron-bigod-1kg","title":"Baby Baron Bigod Truckle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful 1kg round of Baron Bigod is a great addition to the Christmas table. An exquisite Suffolk-made, bloomy, pasteurised cows milk cheese in the style of a classic Brie de Meaux. A full-flavoured soft cheese with a nutty, mushroomy rind, its smooth, silky golden paste will often ooze out over a fresh, citrussy centre. Expect long-lasting flavours of warm earth, farmyard and mushroom, with occasional notes of citrus and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made with the delicate milky flavours of Montbeliarde cows milk. That milk is protein-rich and ideal for cheesemaking, and in France the same traditional breed produces some of the finest cheeses in the world, Comte and Vacherin Mont d'Or among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Bigod is hand-made by Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore, a third generation family farm in Bungay, Suffolk, aiming to set the standard for dairy sustainability. They use only gravity-fed milk to protect the fragile fat globules during production, with no pumps at any stage. The curds are hand-ladled into large round moulds using traditional pelle-a-brie ladles, then hand salted and aged in a humid, cave-like environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the only traditional Brie de Meaux style cheese produced in the UK, and one of only a handful of its type in the world made by the farmer on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a baby Baron Bigod, a whole 1kg round in its own wooden box, sold as a complete cheese rather than cut to order. Available in this format for Christmas only. For cut weights from the classic large wheel of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/baron-bigod-brie-cheese?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8cf66a234\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Baron Bigod Brie Cheese\"\u003eBaron Bigod\u003c\/a\u003e please see the listing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/perello-smoked-catalan-almonds\" title=\"Smoked Spanish Almonds\"\u003eSmoked Almonds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the whole round at room temperature, pile the center with fresh red fruits, smoked almonds and thyme and scoop away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love to oven bake this whole Baron, drizzle with thyme honey and crushed garlic. Invite a load of friends over and enjoy with warm bread and loads of wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eADAM, OWNER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584454988159,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/IMG_5514-scaled.jpg?v=1790783782"},{"product_id":"vacherin-mont-dor","title":"Vacherin Mont D'Or","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacherin Mont D'Or AOC is a wonderfully soft, resin-scented, seasonal cows milk cheese, eagerly looked forward to during the colder months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the mountainous Jura region of France, it is made using the exceptionally sweet milk of the Montbeliarde cow, the same milk used through the summer months to make Comte AOC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cheese is wrapped in slices of aromatic hand-cut spruce bark known locally as sangles. The finished cheeses are matured on spruce shelves to add another dimension of flavour, then boxed to contain the soft, fragrant, almost liquid interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be enjoyed either spooned from the box at room temperature, or baked gently in the oven still in its box and served fondue style with crusty bread, crudités and warm new potatoes. This is the perfect sharing cheese and, we think, an absolute must over Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual cheese weighs 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIt really depends on the occasion, and, of course, how much you love cheese!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAs a general guide, for a cheeseboard serving 6 people, we recommend allowing 40–60g of each cheese per person, with 3–4 different cheeses at around 250g each. This gives you a good variety of flavours and textures, with enough for everyone to enjoy without creating too much leftover cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFor parties, weddings, events or larger gatherings, the amount you’ll need can vary depending on how the cheese is being served and what else you’re offering. Our cheesemongers are always happy to help, so please get in touch by phone or email for personalised advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePlease note: all cheeses are cut by hand;\u003cspan\u003e therefore,\u003c\/span\u003e the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/antipasto-sharing-pack\"\u003eAntipasto Cured Meat Selection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBake it in the box and serve fondue style with cured meats, crusty bread, cured meats, cornichons and hot new potatoes. Add a chilled glass of champagne alongside if you want to be truely decadent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e true seasonal cheese. Traditionally made in the Jura mountains between \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"181\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrance and Switzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e, production begins as the cows come down from their summer mountain pastures. The cheese is wrapped in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"310\"\u003ering of spruce bark\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps shape it and gives the rind its distinctive woodland aroma. It’s so soft and creamy when ripe that it’s often enjoyed almost like a fondue — simply spooned straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eADAM, OWNER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584455840127,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/VACHERIN-WITH-LID.jpg?v=1790783795"},{"product_id":"brie-with-truffles","title":"Baron Bigod with Truffles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful truckle of Baron Bigod with Truffles has the decadent addition of black truffles mixed with mascapone sandwiched through the center. If you are a fan of Brie with Truffles during the festive season, then this English alternative is a worth trying. Baron has an incredible flavour, and paired with the mascarpone and truffle through the middle, it makes for an incredible cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite Suffolk-made, bloomy, pasteurised cows milk cheese in the style of a classic Brie de Meaux. A full-flavoured soft cheese with a nutty, mushroomy rind, its smooth, silky golden paste will often ooze out over a fresh, citrussy centre. Expect long-lasting flavours of warm earth, farmyard and mushroom, with occasional notes of citrus and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made with the delicate milky flavours of Montbeliarde cows milk. That milk is protein-rich and ideal for cheesemaking, and in France the same traditional breed produces some of the finest cheeses in the world, Comte and Vacherin Mont d'Or among them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Bigod is hand-made by Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore, a third generation family farm in Bungay, Suffolk, aiming to set the standard for dairy sustainability. They use only gravity-fed milk to protect the fragile fat globules during production, with no pumps at any stage. The curds are hand-ladled into large round moulds using traditional pelle-a-brie ladles, then hand salted and aged in a humid, cave-like environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the only traditional Brie de Meaux style cheese produced in the UK, and one of only a handful of its type in the world made by the farmer on the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a baby Baron Bigod, a whole 1kg round in its own wooden box, sold as a complete cheese rather than cut to order. Available in this format for Christmas only. For cut weights from the classic large wheel of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/baron-bigod-brie-cheese?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8cf66a234\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Baron Bigod Brie Cheese\"\u003eBaron Bigod\u003c\/a\u003e please see the listing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/perello-smoked-catalan-almonds\" title=\"Smoked Spanish Almonds\"\u003eSmoked Almonds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the whole round at room temperature, pile the center with fresh red fruits, smoked almonds and thyme and scoop away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love to oven bake this whole Baron, drizzle with thyme honey and crushed garlic. Invite a load of friends over and enjoy with warm bread and loads of wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eADAM, OWNER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Eighth (125g)","offer_id":58584458428799,"sku":null,"price":9.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quarter (250g)","offer_id":58584458461567,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half (500g)","offer_id":58584458494335,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole (1kg)","offer_id":58584458527103,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/IMG_2821_3.jpg?v=1791474977"},{"product_id":"fowlers-sage-derby","title":"Fowlers Sage Derby","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFowlers Sage Derby is a firm-bodied cheese made to traditional methods by Fowlers of Earlswood in Warwickshire, using milk from a local supplier less than four miles from the dairy. Fowlers have been producing cheese for over fourteen generations and can trace their cheesemaking heritage back to the 1670s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a territorial cheese, meaning one made in a particular region, in this case Warwickshire. The same applies to cheeses such as Lancashire and Cheshire. It was awarded Best Territorial Cheese in 2015 along with a Gold Medal at the British Cheese Awards the same year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasty and nutty, a hard-pressed, buttery and creamy textured cheese with the addition of fresh-tasting sage, which adds specks of green through the pale paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIt really depends on the occasion, and, of course, how much you love cheese!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAs a general guide, for a cheeseboard serving 6 people, we recommend allowing 40–60g of each cheese per person, with 3–4 different cheeses at around 250g each. This gives you a good variety of flavours and textures, with enough for everyone to enjoy without creating too much leftover cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFor parties, weddings, events or larger gatherings, the amount you’ll need can vary depending on how the cheese is being served and what else you’re offering. Our cheesemongers are always happy to help, so please get in touch by phone or email for personalised advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePlease note: all cheeses are cut by hand;\u003cspan\u003e therefore,\u003c\/span\u003e the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drivers-mini-pickled-onions\"\u003eDrivers Mini Balsamic Onions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balsamic pickled onion against the sage and the butteriness is a delicious combination, it brings that sage and onion stuffing flavour to mind. Sage Derby also makes a very good cheese scone if you have some going spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheese makes incredible cheese on toast. Soften shallots down in the pan with butter, place on a slice of sourdough bread, top with Sage Derby and grill until melted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJOSH, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":58584459837823,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":58584459870591,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"750g","offer_id":58584459903359,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":58584459936127,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/SAGE-DERBY-STACK.jpg?v=1790783884"},{"product_id":"wensleydale-with-cranberries","title":"Wensleydale with Cranberries","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWensleydale with Cranberries is a hand-made Yorkshire cheese sold fresh and young. It has a sweet flavour carrying the fruity succulence of juicy cranberries with honeyed undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWensleydale is a historic fresh, mild cheese that has been made in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire since 1150 by Cistercian monks. They continued making it until the dissolution of their monasteries in 1540. Sheep's milk was used traditionally, though cows milk came into use over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art of making the cheese passed from the monks to the farmers' wives, who produced a blue variety at their farmhouses. Today Wensleydale is produced mainly from pasteurised cows milk, sometimes with sheep's milk added to enhance the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eIt really depends on the occasion, and, of course, how much you love cheese!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eAs a general guide, for a cheeseboard serving 6 people, we recommend allowing 40–60g of each cheese per person, with 3–4 different cheeses at around 250g each. This gives you a good variety of flavours and textures, with enough for everyone to enjoy without creating too much leftover cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eFor parties, weddings, events or larger gatherings, the amount you’ll need can vary depending on how the cheese is being served and what else you’re offering. Our cheesemongers are always happy to help, so please get in touch by phone or email for personalised advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003ePlease note: all cheeses are cut by hand;\u003cspan\u003e therefore,\u003c\/span\u003e the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/fourseed-sourdough-crackers-2\" title=\"Sourdough Crackers for Cheese\"\u003eSourdough Crackers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a cheese comes with additional fruityness you don't want overpowering flavors layered ontop of that. Sourdough crackers add a wonderful crunch and a lovely toasty flavour that works perfectly with the fruity, creaminess of the cheese. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou either love fruit in cheese or you don't. This has become a huge Christmas favourite for us so we welcome it back every year. I personally enjoy it on a digestive biscuit, it adds a cheesecake nature to the cheese which is really enjoyable with a coffee, like a mini dessert. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLIBBY, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Eighth (250g)","offer_id":58584461050239,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Quarter (500g)","offer_id":58584461083007,"sku":null,"price":13.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half (1000g)","offer_id":58584461115775,"sku":null,"price":27.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/IMG_5274-scaled.jpg?v=1790783963"},{"product_id":"colston-bassett-baby-truckle","title":"Baby Stilton Truckle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.2kg cheese truckle makes a perfect gift and a wonderful centrepiece on a cheeseboard. Colston Bassett is regarded as one of the best traditionally made, naturally crusted Stiltons, with good blueing and rich, deep, herbaceous flavours that linger on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellow and creamy, matured for at least eight weeks and made according to traditional methods. Stilton was first recognised as a type of cheese at the beginning of the eighteenth century, named after the town of Stilton, and can only be made in the three adjacent counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColston Bassett and District Dairy was built in 1913, set up as a cooperative and funded by a group of local people. The milk is largely produced by the same local farms, all within a mile and a half of the dairy in the Vale of Belvoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much to buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis truckle is 14cm in diameter and weighs approximately 2.2kg. It is sold whole rather than cut to order. For cut weights and the full wheel, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/products\/colston-bassett-stilton-pdo?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b880d9119\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Colston Bassett Stilton\"\u003eColston Bassett\u003c\/a\u003e listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cheeses are hand cut, therefore the weights listed are approximate. We work very hard to cut them as accurately as we can and happy to offer advice on purchasing the right amount if you are unsure. If you would like a price for larger weights or whole cheeses, please call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send our cheese by Royal Mail Tracked 24, with next-day delivery available across all UK postcodes for £4.99 per parcel. Orders over £60 qualify for free delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack every order to help keep your cheese in the best possible condition during transit. Royal Mail are very reliable, and most parcels arrive within 24 hours, but occasional delays can happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ordering cheese for a special occasion, party or event, we recommend having it delivered a couple of days beforehand. This gives you some extra time in case of an unexpected courier delay and allows the cheese to rest and reach its best before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently deliver throughout the UK but do not offer international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Pack Your Cheese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery order is cut and packed by hand, fresh to order by our team of cheesemongers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cheese is wrapped in breathable waxed paper, which allows it to breathe while helping to protect it during transit and in your fridge. It is then placed inside a thermal foil pouch with a frozen gel pack to keep it cool on its journey. The gel pack will naturally defrost during transit; this is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is carefully packed into a branded box to keep your order safe and presentable when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re also conscious of the environmental impact of packaging. Around 95% of our packaging is recyclable or reusable, and we’re continually looking for ways to reduce waste and make our business more sustainable. We believe great cheese should be enjoyed with consideration for the planet, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipe \/ pairing suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Suggestion – \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincolnshire-plum-bread\"\u003eLincolnshire Plum Bread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStilton is wonderful with anything fruity, nothing beats a slice of thickly sliced honey roast ham, a wedge of stilton and plum bread. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheese quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the top off the cheese, pour in some tawny port and scoop away at the cheese until devoured. A real Christmas talking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBEN, CHEESEMONGER\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"The Cheese Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584472748415,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/6506\/0735\/files\/IMG_9913-scaled.jpg?v=1790784311"}],"url":"https:\/\/thecheesesociety.co.uk\/collections\/christmas.oembed","provider":"The Cheese Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}