An abundant, gift ready selection that brings together standout artisan cheeses with crisp festive crackers, bright chutneys and buttery mince pies, curated for an effortless Christmas spread. Perfect for gifting or for creating your own elegant cheeseboard for cosy evenings and lively gatherings alike. Add the Bayley & Sage cheeseboard and knife for a polished finish.
The Christmas Cheeseboard Hamper
£145.00
Description
Make your Christmas gatherings beautifully effortless with the Bayley & Sage Christmas Cheeseboard Hamper. Curated for balance and indulgence, it brings together exceptional cheeses with thoughtfully chosen accompaniments so that every bite feels celebratory. It is as fitting for a generous gift as it is for dressing your own table, from a cosy Christmas Eve by the tree to a relaxed Boxing Day lunch with family and friends.
Each element has been selected to create a graceful flow of flavour and texture. Begin with something soft and mellow, move through nuttier and more savoury notes, then finish with deeper, aromatic character. The crackers offer crisp contrast and an easy canvas, while the piccalilli and festive chutney lift and brighten the cheeses with sweet and tangy warmth. Round things off with mince pies for a gently spiced, buttery finish that feels unmistakably like Christmas.
Serving is simple and sociable. Bring the cheeses to room temperature for the best texture, set out a few small knives so guests can help themselves, and add fresh fruit or nuts if you wish. The hamper is designed to scale from intimate nibbles to a centrepiece spread, so it works just as well for two by the fire as it does for a lively house full of guests.
For an elegant presentation, choose the optional Bayley & Sage cheeseboard and knife add on. It turns the selection into a ready to serve showpiece and makes gifting wonderfully straightforward. Whether you are thanking a host, delighting a client, or treating your own home, this is a festive cheeseboard done the Bayley & Sage way.
Baron Bigod - 300g | Fen Farm produces Baron Bigod with milk from French Montbéliarde cows, now grazing in Suffolk, next to Baron Hugh Bigod's castle. Made with traditional pielle-a-brie ladle, this cheese is a mix of French tradition and English quality. A product of true British cheesemaking excellence. With a nutty, mushroomy rind, and a smooth, silky golden paste, each slice melts at the edges around a delicate, fresh and citrusy centre.
Comte 24 Months - 300g | Matured for 24 months, this Comte offers a deep creaminess, richer fruit nuances, and the subtle, sophisticated presence of cashew.
Moliterno Al Tartufo - 300g, 500g | This Moliterno cheese, veined with truffle, promises a sharp and resonant savoriness with an unmistakably earthy finish.
Cheshire Vintage Gold Cheddar - 400g | Aged with expertise, this Vintage Gold Cheddar from Cheshire boasts a deeply satisfying taste with rich, complex flavours.
Gourmino Surchoix Gruyere - 300g | Rich and robust with a velvety crumble, this Gruyere is a harmony of cream and subtle chive undertones.
Bayley Blue - 400g | Handmade in Derbyshire exclusively for Bayley & Sage. A delicate balance of textures and tastes; this blue cheese is softly crumbly, melding sweet and salty notes with finesse.
Epoisses AOC - 250g | Lavishly creamy and infused with the depth of Marc de Bourgogne, this cheese offers a tapestry of textures and a bouquet of aromas.
Colston Basset Blue Stilton - 300g | Made under the watchful eye of Billy Kevan, only the fourth Head Cheesemaker of the dairy since 1920, and a watchword for consistency. Colston Bassett Stilton is the only remaining exclusively hand-ladled Stilton.
Bayley & Sage Piccalilli - 330g | A vibrant British pickle bursting with crisp vegetables and tangy mustard flavours, perfect alongside cheeses and cold cuts.
Bayley & Sage Festive Chutney - 330g | A rich, seasonal chutney bursting with Christmassy warmth—bright, tangy, and gently spiced for that festive flair. Perfect alongside a cheeseboard, cold cuts, pâté, or leftover roast sandwiches.
Bayley & Sage Sourdough Crackers - 100g | Artisanal sourdough crackers that bring a crunchy texture and a slight tang to complement your favourite cheeses and dips.
Bayley & Sage Multiseed Crackers - 110g | Handcrafted with a blend of wholesome seeds and a hint of salt, our multi seed crackers are light, crisp, and full of flavour. Perfect for pairing with cheese, dips, or enjoying on their own.
Bayley & Sage Buttermilk & Oat Crackers - 120g | These crackers offer a hearty crunch from oats, enriched with the tangy creaminess of buttermilk, perfect for cheese pairings.
Bayley & Sage Mince Pies - 500g | 6 Bayley & Sage traditional mince pies, filled with rich, spiced fruit and encased in buttery, golden pastry. Perfect for sharing or indulging on a cosy winter evening.
Raw Cow’s MILK, Geotrichum Yeast Cultures, Penicillium mould cultures, Animal Rennet, Salt.
COMTE 24 MONTHSUnpasteurised cow’s MILK, salt, lactic ferments, animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
MOLITERNO AL TARTUFOSheep’s MILK, summer truffle (Tuber aestivum vitt., salt, flavours) min 5%, extra virgin olive oil, salt, Animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
CHESHIRE VINTAGE GOLD CHEDDARPasteurised cow’s MILK , salt, lactic ferments, animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
GOURMINO SURCHOIX GRUYEREUnpasteurised Cow’s MILK, sea salt, animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
BAYLEY BLUEPasteurised Cow’s MILK, Salt, Vegetarian Rennet, Penicillium Roqueforti, Dairy Cultures.
EPOISSES AOCUnpasteurised cow’s MILK, salt, lactic ferments, animal rennet.
COLSTON BASSET BLUE STILTONPasteurised whole cows’ milk (97.75%), Salt, Cheese culture, Penicillium roqueforti, Vegetarian Rennet
BAYLEY & SAGE PICCALILLIDistilled Vinegar, Cauliflower, Courgette, Green Beans, Silver Skin Onions, Sugar, Cornflour, MUSTARD POWDER (MUSTARD), Spices.
BAYLEY & SAGE FESTIVE CHUTNEYSugar, Onion, Distilled Malt Vinegar (from BARLEY), Apples, Cranberry (12%), Plums (11%), Port (SULPHUR DIOXIDE), Salt, Spices. Prepared in a kitchen that handles tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, milk, soya, mustard and celery.
BAYLEY & SAGE SOURDOUGH CRACKERSRYE Flour, Sourdough Starter (Water, RYE Flour), White WHEAT Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Brown Sugar, Salt.
BAYLEY & SAGE MULTISEED CRACKERSWHEAT Flour (WHEAT, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Butter (MILK), Poppy Seed 2.13%, Sunflower Seeds 1.71%, Linseed 1.71%, Salt, Chai Seed 0.853%, Black Pepper.
BAYLEY & SAGE BUTTERMILK & OAT CRACKERSWholemeal WHEAT Flour(WHEAT, Ascorbic Acid), Whey 26.1% (MILK), Oatmeal 24.5% (OATS), Butter (MILK), Sugar, Salt, Buttermilk 0.5% (MILK).
BAYLEY & SAGE MINCE PIESSultanas (Sultana 99.5%, Vegetable Oil 0.5%), Raisins (Raisin 99.5%, Vegetable Oil 0.5%), WHEAT Flour (WHEAT Flour, Calcium, Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Brandy (6.12%), Figs (Figs 95%, Rice Flour 5%), Dried Pears, Dried Apricot (Apricot 95%, Rice Flour 5%) Preservative: SULPHUR DIOXIDE, Apple Bramley PRESERVATIVE: Acetic Acid, Candied Orange & Lemon Peel (Citric Acid), Vegetable Suet– Non-Hydrogenated Vegetable oil 85% (Palm Oil (RSPO) & Sunflower Oil), Maize Starch (E1422), Butter (MILK), Caster Sugar, Soft Dark Brown Sugar, Soft Light Brown Sugar, ALMOND, EGG, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon, Plain Caramel (E150a), Mixed Ground Spice , Nutmeg, Sweet Orange Oil, Glucose- Fructose Syrup, Salt.
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