Two's Company – British Cheese for Two

Three great British cheeses. Two people. One very good excuse to stay in.

Some evenings don't need much planning. Just good company, a decent bottle of something and a cheeseboard worth sitting down for.

Two's Company brings together three outstanding British artisan cheeses, selected by our cheesemongers to create a beautifully balanced cheeseboard for two.

The idea is simple. One soft cheese, one mature hard cheese and one creamy blue. Three different styles, three distinctive characters and approximately 750g of proper British cheese.

We've added a jar of Norfolk-made chutney and a box of sourdough crackers, so everything you need for a rather good cheeseboard is already taken care of.

And because we're cheesemongers, not simply hamper packers, we select the cheeses according to what's tasting particularly good and what's available from the makers we trust.

Three cheeses. Approximately 750g. A proper cheeseboard made for sharing.

Inside this cheeseboard you'll find

The cheeses

Baron Bigod or Breckland Brie (approx. 250g)

Every good cheeseboard deserves something soft, creamy and indulgent.

Our selection will include either Baron Bigod, made by Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk, or Breckland Brie, made by Norfolk & Better.

Baron Bigod is an unpasteurised cow's milk brie with a rich, buttery interior and beautifully developed mushroomy notes.

Breckland Brie offers its own Norfolk interpretation of this classic style, with a smooth, creamy texture and gentle earthy character.

Whichever we select, you can expect a soft cheese that brings richness and elegance to the board.

British Farmhouse Cheddar (approx. 250g)

A proper cheeseboard needs a proper Cheddar.

We select from some of Britain's most respected artisan cheesemakers, including Keen's, Montgomery's and Hafod, choosing a cheese with the depth, maturity and character that make traditional British Cheddar so satisfying.

Expect rich, savoury flavours, a satisfying texture and the distinctive complexity that comes from careful cheesemaking and maturation.

The precise cheese may vary, but our commitment to choosing an excellent British farmhouse cheese doesn't.

Colston Bassett Stilton or Binham Blue (approx. 250g)

And finally, something blue.

Depending on availability, we'll include either Colston Bassett Stilton, made in Nottinghamshire, or Binham Blue from Mrs Temple's Cheeses in Norfolk.

Colston Bassett is one of Britain's great traditional blue cheeses, rich and creamy with beautifully balanced savoury flavours.

Binham Blue offers a gentler Norfolk alternative, with a smooth texture, delicate veining and mellow saltiness.

Both bring a distinctive finish to the selection without overwhelming the other cheeses.

The accompaniments

Three excellent cheeses deserve a couple of equally good accompaniments.

• The Garden Pantry Chutney – Handmade in Norfolk, bringing a delicious sweet and savoury contrast to the cheeses.
• Box of sourdough crackers – Crisp, delicately flavoured crackers selected to complement the different styles of cheese.

Together, they make Two's Company a complete cheeseboard, ready to enjoy or send as a gift.

Freshly cut by our cheesemongers

There's an important difference between buying a box of cheese and buying cheese from a proper cheesemonger.

At The Norfolk Deli, most of our cheeses are cut by hand specifically for your order, either on the day of dispatch or the day before.

We don't simply take a selection of pre-packed cheeses off a shelf and put them into a box.

Your cheeses are selected, cut and packed by people who work with artisan cheese every day.

All quoted weights are approximate, reflecting the nature of hand-cut cheese.

Cut cheeses will have a minimum shelf life of 10 days from cutting.

For advice on storing and enjoying your selection, read our guide: The Truth About Unrefrigerated Cheese.

Packaging, delivery and gifting

We believe the cheese should be the impressive part, not the packaging.

You won't find unnecessary wicker baskets or elaborate presentation materials here.

Instead, your cheeses are carefully packed in an appropriately sized box, using insulation and ice packs to help protect them during their journey.

It's a practical approach that puts the quality and condition of the cheese first.

The price includes postage and packing, and you can add a personalised handwritten gift message at no additional charge.

Whether it's an evening in, a celebration for two or a gift for someone who appreciates really good cheese, Two's Company proves that three well-chosen cheeses can make a very good evening indeed.