Complete your Christmas cheeseboard with our handpicked selection of cheese and savoury gifts at Charlies. Designed to compliment a wide range of cheeses, our collection includes everything you need to elevate festive grazing - from gourmet crackers and chutneys to rich pâtés, bold mustards, and relishes.
Cheese & Savoury Gifts – Perfect Pairings for the Festive Cheeseboard
Whether you're creating a gift hamper, building a beautiful sharing board, or looking for something special for the foodie in your life, our savoury accompaniments are full of festive flavour and charm.
Explore Our Cheese Pairing Essentials:
Crackers & Biscuits - From classic biscuits to flavoured crackers, perfect for layering with soft and hard cheeses.
Chutneys - Sweet, tangy, or spicy - the perfect pairing to balance bold cheeses and add festive flair to any board.
Pâtés - Rich and smooth to add a luxurious touch to any cheeseboard or starter.
Relish & Pickle Selections - Strong, sharp and full of flavour, ideal with mature cheddars and cured meats.
Shop Cheese & Savoury Gifts at Charlies
Whether you’re entertaining guests or building a thoughtful food gift, our collection of cheese accompaniments and savoury treats brings bold flavour and festive charm to any table. Explore the full range of Christmas Food Gifts online at Charlies and enjoy FREE standard delivery over £75 - perfect for gifting or sharing this Christmas.
How to Make the Perfect Festive Cheeseboard
A Christmas cheeseboard is the ultimate crowd-pleaser - ideal for entertaining, gifting, or indulging after Christmas dinner. Here’s how to build one that’s beautifully balanced and bursting with seasonal flavour:
1. Choose a Variety of Cheeses
Aim for a mix of textures and strengths:
- Hard: Mature Cheddar, Red Leicester
- Soft: Brie, Camembert, Goat’s Cheese
- Blue: Stilton, Gorgonzola
- Aged or Flavoured: Smoked cheese, truffle-infused, or cranberry Wensleydale for a festive twist
2. Add the Perfect Pairings
Layer on the flavour with a selection of savoury accompaniments, such as Crackers & Biscuits, Chutneys & Relishes, Mustards & Pickles and Pâtés & Spreads.
3. Include Fresh & Dried Fruit
Grapes, figs, apple slices, and dried apricots add sweetness and visual appeal, while a handful of festive nuts brings crunch and balance.
4. Don't Forget the Extras
- Honey or Chilli Jam - For drizzling over soft cheeses
- Charcuterie - Slices of prosciutto or salami make a cheeseboard feel extra luxurious
- Cheese Knives - For a polished, practical finish
5. Presentation is Everything
Use a wooden cheese board, slate, or platter. Arrange cheeses first, then fill in gaps with accompaniments. Cut a few slices or chunks in advance to encourage guests to tuck in!
