What cheese can go in a Christmas hamper?

What cheese can go in a Christmas hamper?

The short answer is: plenty! The best choice depends on who the hamper is for and the flavours they enjoy. A good Christmas cheese hamper can mix classic favourites with something a little more festive or unusual.

A cheese hamper could also be a great addition to your dinner spread or as a cheese and wine course to add a fun twist to the day. This means you can choose a wide range of cheeses and allow everyone to indulge in their favourite. If you are hoping to create a really special Christmas-themed hamper, a few types of cheese feel particularly suited to the festive season.

Why Choose a Cheese Hamper for Christmas? 

Cheese hampers are easy to tailor to different tastes and budgets. You can keep things simple with a few favourite cheeses or build a larger hamper with crackers, chutneys, drinks and other treats.

They also work well for sharing, whether the hamper is opened as a gift, served with Christmas drinks or turned into a cheeseboard for family and friends.

Christmas-Themed Cheeses

There are a few options that have more of a Christmas feel to them than others, so here are some that you could include in your spread.

Smoked Cheese

The warm, deep flavour of smoked cheese is reminiscent of the rich indulgence of Christmas time and is a great fit for the festive season. A naturally smoked Cheddar can add a deeper savoury flavour and works particularly well alongside chutneys and crackers.

Herby Cheese

Herby cheeses can add a savoury contrast to sweeter or richer Christmas flavours. Sage and onion, for example, bring a familiar festive flavour without overpowering the rest of the hamper.

Mature Cheddar

You would be amiss to skip a classic like mature Cheddar. Its rich and full flavour would be a great addition to any cheese selection over Christmas and can be enjoyed alongside a range of snacks.

Cranberry Cheddar

If mature cheddar is a little too 'every day' for you, why not try our limited edition cranberry cheddar? This would be the perfect Christmas-themed gift that has hints of the classic festive treat, cranberry sauce. With a delightful nod to the Christmas classic, you don't want to miss out on this bursting flavour combination!

Charcoal Cheddar

If you are looking for a more playful gift that is still purposeful, the black-as-charcoal cheddar from The Chuckling Cheese Co is a great option. Black all the way through, this is a brilliant way to add some humour to your hamper. As well as this, the cheese offers a rich flavour, so it's not only playful but also perfectly edible and the root of a good laugh.

Christmas Cheese Offers

If you're choosing several cheeses for a Christmas hamper or festive cheeseboard, our Cheese Truckles are available on multibuy offers, with 3 for £14* or 6 for £25*.

This gives you the option to mix classic favourites with festive flavours and create your own Christmas cheese selection. Browse our Cheese Truckles to see the range.

How to Serve Your Cheeseboard

Whether you are serving a cheeseboard or giving a hamper as a gift, it is best to make sure you remove the cheese from the fridge around 40 minutes before serving to make sure the cheese can warm up enough for its full flavour to be enjoyed. You may also want to include some additions like chutney or crackers to your cheese hamper to make sure the recipient can tuck in right away.

Order a Premade Hamper Today

Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and it can be hard to find the time to individualise every gift. With The Chuckling Cheese Company, you can simply choose the hamper you want and your task is complete. 

To combine all the best parts of Christmas this festive season, explore our Christmas cheese gifts and hampers and find a festive option to suit the cheese lover you're buying for.

Want to put the whole hamper together yourself? Read our Ultimate Christmas Cheese Hamper Guide for more advice on building the complete gift.