4 top tips for serving Christmas cheese
Picture the scene: it’s Christmas Day. The presents have been opened, the Christmas dinner has been devoured, the endless TV Christmas specials are being watched. What’s missing from this picture? The Christmas cheese!
When it comes to serving cheese to all your Christmas guests, what’s the best way to ensure everyone finds something they’ll enjoy? Read on for our top tips on serving Christmas cheese.
1. Choose a variety of cheeses
The secret to making a Christmas cheese board is simple: cater to everyone’s tastes by having a variety of cheeses available. The best way to do this is by including at least one type of soft, semi-soft, hard, blue, and matured cheese.
Get creative with your choices: a good Cheddar is always a hit, a strong Stilton packs a powerful flavour punch, Brie is often a crowd pleaser. Our Born in Bruton Gift Box has everything you need to get your Christmas cheese board started, including crackers and chutney.
2. Don’t hold back on the accompaniments
Pick up a cracker selection box so you have a range of spiced, salted, and sweet crackers and biscuits to pair different cheese with. Crackers are a great vessel for some tasty Christmas cheese – but the accompaniments don’t have to stop there. Slice up some fresh, crusty bread for your guests too.
Cheese also pairs brilliantly with cured meats – prosciutto, Parma ham, chorizo, and salami all go fantastically with all sorts of cheeses. Olives and pickles are a wonderful meat-free alternative pairing too.
3. Stock up on chutney
Cheese and chutney go together like … well, cheese and chutney. It’s a classic combination that has been around for centuries. At Godminster, we have a range of flavourful chutneys to complement your Christmas cheese board.
Our Sticky Fig Chutney pairs perfectly with our Howling Hound Black Truffle Organic Vintage Cheddar. For a winning balance of sweetness, acidity, and fruity flavour, our Beetroot and Apple Chutney is delicious when enjoyed alongside our Vintage Bruton Beauty Cheddar. And if you’re in the mood for something sweet, our Cider Apple Jelly is fantastic alongside our Cheyney’s Fortune Oak-Smoked Organic Vintage Cheddar.
If you’re feeling a bit inventive, it’s also worth trying caramelised onions or chilli jam too. Both make really delicious dips and go wonderfully with lots of cheeses.
4. Don’t forget the wine
Another classic Christmas cheese accompaniment: a good bottle of wine. We have a huge range of cheese and wine gift sets to help you find the perfect liquid accompaniment, but here are a few top tips to remember:
- White wine is great with soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert).
- Red wine goes with matured cheeses (Gouda, Cheddar).
- Prosecco and sparkling wine is wonderful with soft, creamy cheeses (truffle Cheddar).
- Port pairs well with strong-flavoured cheeses (blue cheese, aged Cheddar, Gouda).
Godminster can help with all your Christmas cheese needs
From sorting out your Christmas cheese board to sourcing ideal Christmas gifts for cheese lovers, Godminster are here to help. Contact the team today if you have any questions about our artisan cheese products.
