The Long Lunch – Norfolk Cheese, Wine & Charcuterie Hamper

Some lunches are too good to rush.

There are lunches, and then there are those wonderful, leisurely affairs where the food keeps coming, the wine keeps flowing and nobody's particularly interested in what time it is.

The Long Lunch has been created with exactly those occasions in mind.

We've brought together three exceptional Norfolk artisan cheeses, a carefully selected bottle of Norfolk wine, British charcuterie, delicious olives and artisan crackers. Everything has been chosen to complement one another, creating the foundations of a fabulous sharing board that's made for taking your time over.

From the creamy, rich flavours of Norfolk's farmhouse cheeses to the savoury depth of expertly cured meats, the gentle saltiness of the olives and the pleasure of a good glass of wine, this is a hamper where every ingredient has a reason for being there.

Not just a collection of lovely products. A proper long lunch, ready to happen.

Featuring cheeses and wine from independent Norfolk producers, discover the makers behind the food in our Norfolk Producer Hub →.

Inside The Long Lunch, you'll find:

Three Norfolk artisan cheeses

• Gurney's Gold – Mrs Temple's Cheeses – A wonderful Norfolk farmhouse cheese with a rich, buttery character and deliciously savoury depth.

• Pinkfoot or Norfolk Doubleday – Ferndale Farm Dairy – Depending on availability, we'll select one of these distinctive Norfolk cheeses, adding another layer of flavour and texture to the board.

• St Bede – St Jude Cheese or Norbert – Norfolk & Better Farm – A carefully chosen cheese from one of these outstanding Norfolk cheesemakers, bringing a further contrast of character and flavour to the selection.

The perfect accompaniments

• Bottle of Norfolk Wine – Carefully selected to complement the cheeses and charcuterie, because a proper long lunch deserves a good glass of wine.

• Cobble Lane Cured Charcuterie Selection Pack – A delicious assortment of expertly cured British meats, adding rich, savoury flavours to the sharing board.

• Perelló Gordal Picante Olives – Big, juicy Spanish olives with a gentle chilli kick. The perfect contrast to rich cheeses and cured meats.

• The Fine Cheese Co. Artisan Crackers – Beautifully crisp crackers chosen to complement rather than overpower the cheeses.

The perfect present for people who appreciate the pleasure of good food.

The Long Lunch makes a fabulous gift for couples who love entertaining, friends who appreciate great cheese and wine, or anyone who believes the best meals are the ones that go on a little longer than planned.

It's equally at home celebrating a birthday, anniversary, retirement, housewarming or simply saying thank you to someone who deserves something rather special.

And, of course, there's no rule saying you can't order one for yourself.

All that's missing is a board, a couple of glasses and someone worth spending the afternoon with.

Freshness & storage

We select our cheeses from some of Norfolk's finest independent cheesemakers, with most hand-cut to order. As a result, quoted weights are approximate.

Cheeses are cut on the day of dispatch or at most the day before, ensuring maximum freshness and flavour.

Cut cheeses carry a minimum shelf life of 10 days from the date of cutting.

We believe in protecting the quality of your cheese rather than dressing it up in unnecessary packaging. Your hamper is carefully packed using robust boxes, insulation and ice packs to help everything arrive in excellent condition.

The price includes postage and packing, along with a personalised handwritten gift message, making The Long Lunch a wonderful ready-to-send gift.

For advice on keeping your cheese at its best, read our guide to cheese refrigeration and storage.

Make it Your Own

Fancy adding another cheese, something sweet to finish or perhaps a little something extra? Explore our full range of artisan food and drink to make your gift even more personal.

The Long Lunch. Because some things in life deserve to be enjoyed slowly.