The Perfect Christmas Cheeseboard
There's something wonderfully
inviting and cosy about a cheeseboard.
Whether it’s laid centre stage after a festive feast, enjoyed fireside after a wintery walk or brought out mid-evening to graze on, there’s never a bad time for a cheeseboard. particularly at Christmas.
The sharing nature of a cheeseboard makes it hugely convivial, bringing people together one delicious cheese topped cracker at a time. The delight on everyone’s face as crackers are piled high with gooey brie, crumbly cheddars and flavourful stiltons and topped with chutneys of choice. Even when you think you can’t eat another thing, there’s always room for cheese.
So, here is a little inspiration for a perfect Christmas cheeseboard. One that’s simple, generous and abundant. Nothing too formal or structured, but rather is welcoming and joyful. Merry Cheesemas!
The Three Cheeses Every Board Needs
Also available in 250g and 1kg
What's Cheese Without Biscuits?
There are many perfect pairings in the culinary world, cheese and biscuits being one such happy marriage. Our Savoury Biscuit Selection is home to our most coveted and delicious savoury biscuits, meaning there’s something for everyone. And from Sablés to Sourdough Crackers, Cheese Straws and more, there’s plenty to explore.
Savoury Biscuit Selection
This assortment contains our Multi-Seeded Cracker, Pink Peppercorn Sourdough Cracker, All Butter Cracker, and Sea Salt and Rapeseed Cracker. Have you ever seen a more perfect cheeseboard accompaniment?
Condiment Companions
Everyone will have their favourite chutneys and condiments to enjoy atop their cheese, but if we may, these two are rather wonderful accompaniments. Quince Cheese is a classic match for sharp cheddars, cutting through the salt with its sweetness. At the same time, our single-origin Hot Chilli Chef’s Honey adds a little heat to the flavour games with just the right balance of sweetness and spice.
Fortnum's Chef Sam White's Serving Suggestion
"Keep things simple and serve with grapes, pear and gently roasted figs."
Perfect Things To Sip
A glass of something wonderful is the perfect thing to sip on as cheeseboard grazing commences. Whether it’s a sweet drop of Fortnum's Tokaji 5 Puttonyos hailing from a thousand-year-old volcanic Hungarian wine region, or it’s the plush, alluring notes of our LBV Port made exclusively for Fortnum’s, your perfect drop awaits.
Cheeseboard Essentials
From the cheeseboard itself to knives and nibble bowls, everything you need is waiting to be discovered at Fortnum’s.
Inspiration
Discover The Journal, home to a host of our most delicious stories.
The Wonderful World of Cheese with Morgan McGlynn Carr
Fortnum's Christmas Hamper Gift Guide