'Tis the season for an epic cheeseboard – and a glug or two of good wine to accompany it, of course. Use our cheese and wine guide to plan the perfect ending to your Christmas meal, pairing winning combinations that everyone will find some extra room for.
Types of cheese
Wondering where to start with your Christmas cheeseboard? You can't go wrong with these...
Types of cheese
Wondering where to start with your Christmas cheeseboard? You can't go wrong with these...
CLASSIC CHEESE: No.1 Cornish Quartz Vintage Reserve Mature Cheddar
This crunchy Cornish Cheddar is an all-round crowd pleaser, its crumbly texture carrying a hit of sharp flavour.
SOFT CHEESE: No.1 Rouzaire de Meaux Brie
This is an indulgently sotft, oozy Brie with rich mushroom notes that intensify as it is ripened. Delicious on a crusty baguette with caramelised onion chutney.
BLUE CHEESE: No.1 Colston Bassett Blue Stilton
Made by a small but expert dairy in Nottinghamshire, this offers everything you could want in a Stilton, delivering both tanginess and deeply savoury notes.
GOATS' CHEESE: No.1 Moody's Rosary Ash Goat's Cheese
This award-winning goat's cheese is fresh and lemony, with a light, mousse-like creaminess. It has an edible ash coat that makes it an attractive addition to a cheeseboard, with walnuts and juicy red grapes.
MILD CHEESE: No.1 Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire
This characterful young cheese from the Kirkham family dairy sits somewhere between a Caerphilly and a Manchego, with buttery flavours and a subtle sharpness.
HARD CHEESE: No.1 Cornish Yarg
An iconic semi-hard cheese whose nettle wrapping and notes of lemon and mushroom are always a talking point.
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Cheese and wine pairing inspiration
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The best white wine for cheese
Contrary to received wisdom, plenty of white wines go brilliantly with cheese. This one is silky-smooth but retains a vibrant freshness to cut through the cheesy richness.
The best red wine for cheese
From the south of Argentina, where the cooler climate makes for fresher reds, this blackberry-esque Malbec will complement your cheeseboard without overpowering anything. It's the perfect sidekick to blue cheese and mature Cheddar.
The best rosé wine for cheese
Dry, fruity rosés are an ideal drinking partner for fresh cheeses, such as mozzarella or feta, but also goats' cheese – a Christmas cheeseboard staple, in our humble opinion.
The best fizz for cheese
Light, fresh and full of bubbles, fizz cuts through the creaminess of brie but also pairs beautifully with tangy hard cheese, like pecorino. Pop this traditional-method English sparkling for something special.
Let's talk condiments...
Cheese Specialist Pawlina Bednarczyk’s offers suggestions for the ultimate festive cheeseboard and gives her pick of the best jams, chutneys and fruity accompaniments.
Let's talk condiments...
Cheese Specialist Pawlina Bednarczyk’s offers suggestions for the ultimate festive cheeseboard and gives her pick of the best jams, chutneys and fruity accompaniments.
Christmas cheeseboard ideas
Nothing says party quite like a board that’s brimming with good things. Here are two of our favourites...
Christmas cheeseboard ideas
Nothing says party quite like a board that’s brimming with good things. Here are two of our favourites.
The GOOD cheeseboard
How to build the perfect after-dinner festive centrepiece.
Make the cheeseboard
The Best Grazing Board
Martha Collison’s celebration of cheese, cured meats and fruits.
Make the grazing board
Got leftovers? Try these cheese recipes
Chilli cheese potato toastie
This combo of leftover roasties, gooey Gruyère and masala spices is inspired by Bombay potatoes.
Leek & Stilton potato dauphinoise
Rich but utterly delicious, serve this as a main with dark leafy greens or as a side with a roast.
Cheeseboard mac & cheese
Use whatever cheese you've got left in the fridge to make this spirit-lifting comfort food classic.
Triple cheese scones
Totally moreish, these are a brilliant Twixmas snack. Best served warm with lashings of butter.