{"product_id":"the-norfolk-cheeseboard","title":"The Norfolk Cheeseboard","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Norfolk cheeses. Four independent cheesemakers. Three types of milk. One very good cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorfolk makes some extraordinary cheese. And we're fortunate enough to work with many of the people responsible for making it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Norfolk Cheeseboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together five distinctive cheeses from four independent Norfolk cheesemakers, showcasing just how varied and accomplished our county's cheesemaking has become.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom rich, creamy soft cheese and mature, nutty hard varieties to the fresh, delicate character of goat's and ewe's milk cheeses, this is a selection designed to demonstrate the remarkable diversity of Norfolk cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll discover cheeses from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Goat Shed, Wilton Farm, Ferndale Farm and Norfolk \u0026amp; Better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each bringing their own approach, expertise and personality to the cheeseboard.\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 selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive cheeses. Approximately 1.2kg. All made in Norfolk.\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\u003eNorfolk Mardler (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Goat Shed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Honingham, Norfolk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA semi-hard goat's milk cheese with a clean, fresh flavour and gentle tang. Smooth, approachable and wonderfully versatile, Norfolk Mardler brings the distinctive character of goat's milk to the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWissington (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecky Enefer at Wilton Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Norfolk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced using ewe's milk from the farm's own flock, Wissington has a beautifully creamy texture with gentle nutty notes and a rich, buttery character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent example of the quality of Norfolk's artisan sheep's milk cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorbert (approx. 200g in its own box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorfolk \u0026amp; Better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorfolk's answer to Camembert, Norbert takes its name from the first three letters of Norfolk and the last three of Camembert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrined, matured and hand-turned, this soft cow's milk cheese develops a rich, buttery texture and mellow, savoury flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully indulgent addition to the cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorfolk Dapple (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerndale Farm Dairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Little Barningham, Norfolk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional hard cow's milk cheese with a distinctive dappled rind and deep, nutty, rounded flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm, satisfying and full of character, Norfolk Dapple is one of the county's most recognisable artisan cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiffler (approx. 250g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorfolk \u0026amp; Better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cow's milk cheese with a velvety texture, natural rind and gently savoury character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrined and matured to develop its distinctive flavour, Jiffler offers subtle herbal notes and a delicate saltiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely contrast to the firmer cheeses in the selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompaniments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive excellent Norfolk cheeses deserve accompaniments that complement rather than compete with them.\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 accompany the different textures and flavours of the cheeses.\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, providing 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 create a complete cheeseboard, ready to enjoy or give as a gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/norfolk-deli.co.uk\/pages\/norfolk-producer-hub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the independent makers behind our cheeses in our Norfolk Producers Hub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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 will have a minimum shelf life of 10 days from cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs artisan cheeses are produced in small batches, seasonal availability can occasionally affect our selection. Where necessary, we may substitute a cheese with a suitable alternative of comparable quality and value, always maintaining the Norfolk-made character of the cheeseboard.\u003c\/span\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 introducing someone to Norfolk cheese, sending a gift to a serious cheese enthusiast or planning a particularly good cheeseboard of your own, this is a delicious way to discover what Norfolk's independent cheesemakers have to offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norfolk Deli Hampers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56145090969975,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/5870\/9434\/files\/the-norfolk-cheeseboard-norfolk-deli-hampers-4031796.webp?v=1793686810","url":"https:\/\/norfolk-deli.co.uk\/products\/the-norfolk-cheeseboard","provider":"Norfolk Deli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}