{"product_id":"great-british-cheeseboard","title":"The Great British Cheeseboard","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive outstanding cheeses. Five distinctive characters. One very British cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritain makes some extraordinary cheese. And while we're particularly proud of the cheesemakers here in East Anglia, we'd be doing the rest of the country a considerable disservice if we stopped at the county boundary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great British Cheeseboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together five exceptional artisan cheeses from across Britain, selected to showcase the variety, character and sheer quality of British cheesemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the nettle-wrapped Cornish Yarg and rich, creamy Colston Bassett Stilton to the beautifully soft Tunworth and the nutty complexity of Doddington, this is a cheeseboard that travels the country without you having to leave the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll discover different textures, styles and flavours, from mellow and buttery to mature, savoury and wonderfully bold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because we're cheesemongers, not simply hamper packers, every cheese has been selected for the contribution it makes to the complete cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive cheeses. Approximately 1.25kg. A proper celebration of British cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this cheeseboard you'll find\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoddington or Cheesemaker's Special (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur first choice is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoddington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made at North Doddington Farm in Northumberland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable farmhouse cheese with a firm texture and deep, nutty, savoury flavours reminiscent of the great Alpine cheeses. Rich, complex and beautifully matured, it's a wonderful example of British cheesemaking at its most accomplished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on availability, we may include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheesemaker's Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Alsop \u0026amp; Walker in Sussex, a distinctive artisan cheese selected for its flavour, character and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornish Yarg (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLynher Dairies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Cornwall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Britain's most recognisable artisan cheeses, Cornish Yarg is wrapped in nettle leaves, which help create its distinctive appearance and flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the rind is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese with a fresh, creamy texture and a delicate, earthy character. A genuine Cornish classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColston Bassett Stilton (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColston Bassett Dairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Nottinghamshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are blue cheeses, and then there's Colston Bassett Stilton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, creamy and beautifully balanced, with deep savoury flavours and a lingering finish, this is one of the great British cheeses and a benchmark for traditional Stilton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper cheeseboard deserves a proper blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodside Red (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlsop \u0026amp; Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in East Sussex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Red Leicester-style cheese with a striking orange colour, a gently crumbly texture and a rich, sweet, nutty flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful cheese that brings both colour and a different style of maturity to the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTunworth (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHampshire Cheese Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Hampshire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften described as Britain's answer to Camembert, Tunworth is a soft, bloomy-rind cow's milk cheese with a rich, creamy interior and complex mushroomy, earthy flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its best, it's wonderfully indulgent and a fine example of just how accomplished British soft cheesemaking has become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompaniments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat cheese doesn't need much dressing up. Just a couple of well-chosen accompaniments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack of artisan cheese crackers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Carefully selected to complement the different cheeses without overpowering their flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJar of The Garden Pantry chutney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Handmade in Norfolk, bringing a delicious sweet and savoury contrast to the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they provide everything needed to enjoy a beautifully balanced British cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly cut by our cheesemongers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's an important difference between buying a box of cheese and buying cheese from a proper cheesemonger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The Norfolk Deli, most of our cheeses are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut by hand specifically for your order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, either on the day of dispatch or the day before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't simply take a selection of pre-packed cheeses off a shelf and put them into a box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour cheeses are selected, cut and packed by people who work with artisan cheese every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll quoted weights are approximate, reflecting the nature of hand-cut cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut cheeses have a minimum shelf life of 10 days from cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor advice on storing and enjoying your selection, read our guide: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/norfolk-deli.co.uk\/blogs\/from-behind-the-deli-counter\/the-truth-about-unrefrigerated-cheese\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Truth About Unrefrigerated Cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging, delivery and gifting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe the cheese should be the impressive part, not the packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou won't find unnecessary wicker baskets or elaborate presentation materials here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, your cheeses are carefully packed in an appropriately sized box, using insulation and ice packs to help protect them during their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a practical approach that puts the quality and condition of the cheese first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe price includes postage and packing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you can add a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonalised handwritten gift message\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at no additional charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're sending a gift to a serious cheese enthusiast, introducing someone to the extraordinary variety of British artisan cheese or planning a particularly good cheeseboard of your own, this is a delicious way to discover just how good British cheese has become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norfolk Deli Hampers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56145180655991,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/5870\/9434\/files\/the-british-2-4-person-cheeseboard-norfolk-deli-hampers-1363594.webp?v=1793599870","url":"https:\/\/norfolk-deli.co.uk\/products\/great-british-cheeseboard","provider":"Norfolk Deli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}