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Cheese hamper

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Artesia · 03/11/2019 11:45

Looking for recommendations as there are so many options online. I’m thinking of sending DSIL and family a cheese hamper this year rather than individual gifts, as nephews are now all grown up, and it’s getting a bit daft to buy individual gifts when we have no idea what they might like.

Has anyone ever given/received a particularly nice cheese hamper? It’s for a family of 5 so I want it to be relatively substantial if possible.

Thanks!!

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Migrant2 · 03/11/2019 11:56

Don’t use “ Pong”. I used them several times and I thought all was well until my parents finally admitted the cheese was usually off and inedible when it arrived. They hadn’t wanted to seem ungrateful for the gift!

itsgettingweird · 03/11/2019 12:27

I'm making my own for my DB.

Local garden centre has all sorts wrapped in wax and also lovely chutneys. A nice wooden board I've had engraved, a cheese knife and also aldi has some small bottles or port.

Artesia · 03/11/2019 12:29

@Migrant2

Thanks for the heads up- they were one of the companies on my list!

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spongedog · 03/11/2019 12:32

my friend bought from Neals Yard. I think they do postage as well as delivery and collection.

Musicalstatues · 03/11/2019 12:35

DH got me a cheese hamper from Fortnum & Masons a couple of years ago. An assistant helped him choose the cheeses and other bits and pieces. I’m sure it was expensive but oh my goodness it was AMAZING!

EssentialHummus · 03/11/2019 12:35

Paxton and Whitfield is wonderful. Highly recommended.

Migrant2 · 03/11/2019 12:42

To give a full picture, once I complained they did send another block of cheese, but I’d still rather not have hadseveral spoiled orders.

NatureGal · 03/11/2019 20:52

The Cheese Shed is good. We have been sending and receiving their hampers for years. Great British Cheese and good customer service.

livingthegoodlife · 04/11/2019 13:08

Highly recommend Cheese Shed, I received a couple and also sent a couple. They come beautifully wrapped in a nice cardboard box. You get a cheese menu inside which explains about each of the cheeses.

I've ordered one for my parents in law for this Xmas.

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