Cheese help!

[froomeonthebroom]

I've got approx 20 people coming over for drinks tonight. I'm going to do a cheeseboard for later in the evening and so far I have:

Shropshire blue
Brie
Cheddar
Wednesleydale and cranberries
Gouda

I am terrible for over buying and would hate to not have enough. Do I need more?

Bump

Sounds OK to me. And you can freeze any you don't use, we do and so far haven't noticed any difference with unfrozen

Are they big pieces or the normal sized supermarket ones? If the latter (and your guests are likely to drink a lot) I'd say you need more plus some fruit.

Maybe a Red Leicester? Some people like goats cheese but I think those people are wrong, and they can smell up their own houses with that abomination

PS aged Gouda is amazing

How big are the wedges of cheese? If standard supermarket size then I'd say you definitely need more. Plus plenty of crackers, chutney and grapes.

Got loads of crackers and grapes, also some charcuterie to cut. They are slightly bigger than normal sized chunks I would say. Also got crisps and peanuts etc to put out.

Maybe some pate too?

I'd add a soft cream cheese, a couple of pates and some charcuterie. And hope no one is that hungry so I can eat the leftovers for the next week

Silverskin onions and gherkins.

Red Leicester would look nice, or go for something fun like Babybels.

Gorgonzola. 😋

Goats cheese for a bit more variety

Add a soft goat cheese or a Boursin for a bit of spreadability. Otherwise that sounds great, when can I come over?

Needs something semi soft like reblochon or doux de montagne, then you’re golden

Five is the optimum number for a cheese board including a blue, a soft and a hard cheese. Your selection sounds lovely.

Do not put babybells on a cheese board!! Jeez.
Brie and grapes is a lovely combination.
Cheese and anything really. Jams, chutney crackers and fruit.
I'd have a strong blue cheese and not bother with red Leicester it's so bland.

Belton Red Fox Red Leicester is a little pricey but it's got much more flavour than regular RL. Aldi used to sell a reasonably priced version - hopefully they still do.

I find a dry white wine or sparkling wine suits blue cheeses such as Shropshire, Stilton and Yorkshire Blue better than a red wine or port. Alternatively, a rich strong Porter or stout is suitable for blue cheese, especially in generous slices on top of hot buttered muffins.

I think Wensleydale and cranberries is a bit suspect, but then Im not keen

I think have a proper Wensleydale or better still Lancashire or Caerphilly and put a sheeps cheese in like Pecorino or Manchego

Red Leicester is nothing special but a Double Gloucester is.