Best Cheese for a Cheese Hamper | The Cheeses That Work Best for Gifting

When choosing the best cheese for a cheese hamper, the most important factor is how well the cheese travels and stores, especially when it is being delivered as a gift. Some cheeses simply perform better in transit than others.

You can browse our full range of cheese hampers to see the different styles available.

Why we mainly use waxed truckles in our cheese hampers

In our hampers, we generally use waxed cheese truckles because they keep better during delivery and storage. The wax coating helps protect the cheese from drying out, temperature changes and damage during transit.

This makes waxed truckles especially well suited to:

• delivery by courier
• gifting where the hamper may not be opened immediately
• short-term storage in the fridge before gifting

Other cheeses that also work well in a cheese hamper

Although waxed truckles are our preferred choice, there are other cheese styles that can work well in a hamper, particularly when handled and packed carefully.

• Firm and semi-hard cheeses such as hard continental styles and mature pressed cheeses, which hold their shape well
• Pressed cooked cheeses that have a lower moisture content and are less fragile
• Smoked cheeses, which tend to be more robust in transit

These cheeses are less sensitive to movement and small temperature changes compared with very soft or fresh cheeses.

Cheeses that are more difficult to send in a hamper

Some cheeses are delicious but are not ideal for delivery or gifting. These usually include:

• very soft bloomy cheeses such as fresh Brie-style cheeses
• fresh cheeses with high moisture content
• very delicate rinded cheeses that are easily damaged

These types of cheese are more sensitive to heat, movement and packaging pressure.

How the right cheese choice supports gifting

Choosing cheeses that travel well means the recipient can enjoy the hamper without worrying about condition or freshness on arrival.

If you are buying specifically as a present, our cheese hamper gift guide shows how different types of hamper suit different occasions.

How to store your cheeses once the hamper arrives

Good storage also plays an important role in keeping your cheeses in the best condition.

Our practical advice is covered in how to store cheese hampers.

Want help choosing the right hamper?

If you would like a broader overview before ordering, our main cheese hamper guide brings all of this advice together.

Summary

Waxed cheese truckles are ideal for cheese hampers because they protect the cheese during delivery and keep it in better condition if the hamper is opened later. Other firm and semi-hard cheeses can also work well, but very soft and fresh cheeses are usually less suitable for gifting and transit.

Explore our full collection of cheese hampers and choose a gift designed to travel well and taste great.