10 Best Cheese Hampers in the UK (2026)
Last updated September 2026. Prices and contents checked against our live range.
The best cheese hampers in the UK combine proper British cheese, the right accompaniments and gift-ready presentation at a fair price. We compared every hamper in our range on cheese, accompaniments, presentation and value, then picked the strongest option for each type of recipient and budget. All ten hampers below are from the Cheese Hamper range, so every price, weight and ingredient is exact.
Quick Answer: What Is the Best Cheese Hamper in the UK?
The best cheese hamper in the UK for most people is the Cheese & Chutney Hamper (£42). It includes five 200g British cheddar truckles (1kg of cheese in total), two chutneys and Peter's Yard sourdough crackers in a woven gift hamper. The best budget option is the Cheese Gift Selection Box (£27.50), and the best luxury option is the 12-item Luxury Cheese and Wine Hamper (£68).
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Cheese Hamper Comparison Table
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| Hamper | Price | Cheese | Items | Drink included | Presentation | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese & Chutney Hamper | £42 | 1kg (5 x 200g) | 8 | No | Woven black hamper | Best overall |
| Luxury Cheese and Wine Hamper | £68 | 1kg (5 x 200g) | 12 | Shiraz (75cl) | Anthracite hamper basket | Luxury gift |
| Pub in a Box | £35.95 | 200g + cheese bites | 9 | 2 beers (330ml) | Gift box | Beer lovers |
| Traditional British Hamper | £50 | Cheddar truckle | 10 | Tea (40 bags) | Anthracite rope basket | Traditional hamper |
| Cheese and Wine Gift Box (Choice of Wine) | £36.95 | 400g (2 x 200g) | 4 | Red, white or rosé (75cl) | Wooden box with sliding lid | Couples |
| Afternoon Tea For 2 | £24.95 | 200g | 7 | Tea (10 bags) | White magnetic gift box | Cream tea for two |
| Cheese Gift Selection Box | £27.50 | 600g (3 x 200g) | 7 | No | Gift box | Budget |
| Cheese Gift Birthday Box | £25 | 400g (2 x 200g) | 6 | No | Magnetic-close gift box | Birthdays |
| Afternoon Tea Hamper | £55 | 200g | 11 | Tea (40 bags) | Anthracite rope hamper | Afternoon tea |
| Charcuterie Hamper | £55 | 400g + cheese bites | 12 | No | Anthracite rope basket | Cheese and meat |
The 10 Best Cheese Hampers in the UK
1. Cheese & Chutney Hamper: Best Cheese Hamper Overall
£42
1kg cheese8 itemsWoven black hamper
The Cheese & Chutney Hamper is the one we recommend when someone just wants a proper cheese gift. You get five full 200g truckles, so the recipient has a genuine cheeseboard rather than a few small tasters, plus two chutneys and crackers to go with them.
What's inside:
- Vintage Cheddar, Dragon Bite, Cracked Black Pepper, Garlic & Herb and Smoked Cheddar truckles (200g each)
- Cheeseboard Chutney (100g) and Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
- Peter's Yard Original Crackers (90g)
Why it made the list: 1kg of cheese for £42 is the strongest cheese-to-price balance in our hamper range, and the mix runs from mellow and smoky to spicy, so it suits almost any palate.
2. Luxury Cheese and Wine Hamper: Best Luxury Cheese Hamper
£68
1kg cheese12 itemsAnthracite hamper basket
If you want a cheese hamper that feels like a big occasion gift, this is it. It takes our five-truckle hamper and adds a bottle of Shiraz, two Willie's Cacao chocolate bars and hand-fried crisps.
What's inside:
- Five 200g truckles: Vintage Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Cracked Black Pepper, Dragon Bite, Garlic & Herb
- Peter's Yard Sourdough Crackers (90g), Cheeseboard Chutney (100g), Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
- Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Crisps (50g)
- San Agustin Gold 88% Dark Chocolate (50g) and Sea Flakes Milk Chocolate (50g)
- Old Gum Tree Shiraz (75cl)
Why it made the list: 12 items covering cheese, wine, snacks and chocolate make it a complete night in, ideal for milestone birthdays, retirements and Christmas.
3. Pub in a Box: Best Cheese Hamper for Beer Lovers
£35.95
200g cheddar9 itemsGift box
Pub in a Box recreates a night at the local with mature cheddar, crackers, chutney, proper bar snacks and two beers you choose at checkout, including Peroni, Stella Artois, Budweiser and Curious Brew.
What's inside:
- Vintage Cheddar (200g) and Crunchy Oven-Baked Italian Cheese (24g)
- Peter's Yard Sourdough Crackers (90g) and Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
- Snackingham air-dried British pork (35g), Crunchy Snacking Pickles (40g), Giant Corn Scratchings (35g)
- Two 330ml beers or lagers of your choice
Why it made the list: It is the easiest cheese gift for him, for dads and for anyone who would rather have a pint than a glass of wine. There are also cider and alcohol-free versions at the same price.
4. Traditional British Hamper: Best Traditional Hamper With Cheese
£50
Vintage Cheddar truckle10 itemsAnthracite rope basket
A proper British hamper with a little of everything. Fruit cake, clotted cream shortbread, handmade fudge and a full tea caddy sit alongside our signature savoury pairing of Vintage Cheddar, sourdough crackers, Yorkshire Crisps and chutney.
What's inside:
- Fruit cake, Clotted Cream Shortbread and Fudge Kitchen Clotted Cream Fudge Trio
- Cottage Delight Jam and San Agustin 70% Dark Chocolate (50g)
- Tea caddy with 40 English teabags
- Vintage Cheddar truckle, sourdough crackers (90g), Yorkshire Crisps and Caramelised Onion Chutney
Why it made the list: It is the best pick when you want a classic all-round gift hamper that still has proper cheese at its heart, ideal for families, thank-yous and birthdays.
5. Cheese and Wine Gift Box: Best Cheese and Wine Gift Under £40
£36.95
400g cheese4 itemsWooden box with sliding lid
A simple, stylish cheese and wine gift where you pick the wine. Two cheddars and crackers arrive in a wooden box with a sliding lid, alongside a full 75cl bottle of red, white or rosé.
What's inside:
- Vintage Cheddar (200g) and Smoked Cheddar (200g)
- Peter's Yard Original Sourdough Crackers (90g)
- Your choice of 75cl wine: Tilia Malbec (red), Old Gum Tree Chardonnay (white) or Balade Romantique Rosé
Why it made the list: Choosing the wine means it suits almost anyone, and it is the most affordable way on this list to send cheese with a full bottle. A lovely gift for couples, anniversaries and housewarmings.
6. Afternoon Tea For 2: Best Cream Tea Gift With Cheese
£24.95
200g cheese7 itemsWhite magnetic gift box
A classic cream tea for two with a savoury CheeseHamper twist. Sultana scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam and English afternoon tea are paired with a Vintage Cheddar truckle, crackers and chutney.
What's inside:
- Sultana Scones (4), Classic Clotted Cream Mini Jar and Strawberry Whole Fruit Jam (113g)
- Afternoon Tea (10 teabags)
- Vintage Cheddar Waxed Truckle (200g)
- Peter's Yard Original Sourdough Crackers (90g) and Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
Why it made the list: The lowest-priced gift on this list, with enough for two people and up to four to share. Perfect for Mother's Day, thank-yous and gifts for her.
7. Cheese Gift Selection Box: Best Budget Cheese Hamper
£27.50
600g cheese7 itemsGift box
The best value cheese gift in our range. Three full-size truckles and three chutneys for under £30 is more cheese than many hampers at twice the price.
What's inside:
- Vintage Cheddar, Garlic & Herb Cheddar and Cracked Black Pepper Cheddar truckles (200g each)
- Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g), Chilli Jam (114g) and Cheeseboard Chutney (100g)
- Peter's Yard Original Sourdough Crackers
Why it made the list: Three full-size truckles and three chutneys for £27.50 is the best value cheese-led gift on this list. Ideal for Secret Santa, colleagues and teachers.
8. Cheese Gift Birthday Box: Best Birthday Cheese Gift
£25
400g cheese6 itemsMagnetic-close gift box
A cheese gift that says happy birthday before it is even opened. The magnetic-close box looks the part and is packed with two cheddars, two chutneys, crackers and crunchy cheese bites.
What's inside:
- Vintage Cheddar (200g) and Smoked Cheddar (200g)
- Cheeseboard Chutney (100g) and Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
- Peter's Yard Original Sourdough Crackers (90g)
- Crunchy Oven-Baked Italian Cheese Bites (24g)
Why it made the list: A fun, easy birthday present for a cheese lover, arriving ready to give in a Happy Birthday box.
9. Afternoon Tea Hamper: Best Afternoon Tea Hamper With Cheese
£55
200g cheese11 itemsAnthracite rope hamper
The full British afternoon tea experience in a premium rope hamper. Scones, fruit cake, biscuits, fudge, clotted cream and a collectible Victorian-style tea caddy, finished with our signature cheddar, crackers and chutney.
What's inside:
- Rich Fruit Cake (440g), Clotted Cream Shortbread (150g) and Anna's Original Almond Thins (150g)
- Sultana Scones (4), Classic Clotted Cream Mini Jar and Strawberry Whole Fruit Jam (113g)
- Clotted Cream Fudge Trio (85g)
- Victorian-style tea caddy with 40 English Afternoon teabags
- Vintage Cheddar Waxed Truckle (200g), Peter's Yard Sourdough Crackers (90g) and Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
Why it made the list: A generous, sweet-meets-savoury hamper for two that shares easily between four, ideal for birthdays, Mother's Day and celebrations.
10. Charcuterie Hamper: Best Meat and Cheese Hamper
£55
400g cheese12 itemsAnthracite rope basket
Everything for a proper meat and cheese board in one hamper. Three British charcuterie selections sit alongside two full cheddars, olives, pickles and crunchy snacks.
What's inside:
- British Bresaola (60g), Tempus Three Meat Selection (60g) and Snacking Ham air-dried British pork (35g)
- Smoked Cheddar (200g), Vintage Cheddar (200g) and Crunchy Oven Baked Italian Cheese (24g)
- Peter's Yard Sourdough Crackers (105g) and Caramelised Onion Chutney (110g)
- Baby Gherkins (40g), Rosemary & Garlic Olives (50g), Giant Corn Scratchings (35g) and Sweet Chilli Rice Crackers (40g)
Why it made the list: 12 items covering meat, cheese and nibbles make it the most complete grazing board on this list, a great gift for foodies and Christmas.
How We Chose the Best Cheese Hampers
We compared every hamper in our range that includes proper British cheese and picked the strongest option for each recipient type and budget, judging each one on four things:
- Cheese: how much cheese is included and how well it is paired.
- Accompaniments: whether it includes everything needed to enjoy it, such as chutney and crackers.
- Presentation: whether it arrives ready to give, in a hamper, wooden box or gift box.
- Value: what you get for the price compared with the rest of the range.
New to truckles? Read what a cheese truckle is and how to eat one.
How to Choose the Right Cheese Hamper
- Set your budget: under £30 gets 200g to 600g of cheese in a gift box. £35 to £50 adds wine, beer or a full hamper basket. £55 and above gets the biggest hampers, with up to 12 items.
- Match the drink: wine lovers suit the cheese and wine hampers, beer drinkers suit the cheese and beer hampers, and tea lovers suit the afternoon tea hampers.
- Think about the occasion: a birthday box for birthdays, a hamper basket for bigger moments like retirements, anniversaries and Christmas.
For more detail, see our full guide to choosing a cheese hamper and what goes in a cheese hamper.
Cheese Hamper Delivery Across the UK
Every hamper on this list is packed by our team and sent anywhere in the UK by Royal Mail or Parcelforce. Named Day Delivery £2.99 On Orders Over £35 or £4.99, so you can choose the day your hamper arrives. Add a gift message at checkout and we will include it with the hamper. Find out more about how our cheese hampers are packed and delivered and how to store a cheese hamper once it arrives.
Cheese Hamper FAQs
What is the best cheese hamper in the UK?
The best cheese hamper for most people is the Cheese & Chutney Hamper at £42. It contains five 200g British cheddar truckles (1kg of cheese), two chutneys and Peter's Yard sourdough crackers, presented in a woven gift hamper.
What is the best cheese hamper under £30?
The Cheese Gift Selection Box at £27.50 is the best cheese hamper under £30. It includes three 200g cheddar truckles (600g of cheese), three chutneys including Chilli Jam, and Peter's Yard sourdough crackers. For something different, the £24.95 Afternoon Tea For 2 pairs a cream tea with a cheddar truckle.
What is the best cheese and wine hamper?
The Luxury Cheese and Wine Hamper (£68) is the best all-round cheese and wine hamper, with 12 items including 1kg of cheese, Old Gum Tree Shiraz and two chocolate bars. For under £40, the Cheese and Wine Gift Box (£36.95) pairs two cheddars and crackers with your choice of red, white or rosé in a wooden box.
What is a good cheese hamper for a man?
Pub in a Box (£35.95) is a great cheese gift for men. It includes 200g Vintage Cheddar, crackers, chutney, pub-style snacks such as corn scratchings and air-dried pork, plus two 330ml beers chosen at checkout. Cider and alcohol-free versions are also available.
Is there an afternoon tea hamper with cheese?
Yes. Cheese Hamper's Afternoon Tea Hamper (£55) and Afternoon Tea For 2 (£24.95) both include a 200g Vintage Cheddar truckle, Peter's Yard sourdough crackers and caramelised onion chutney alongside scones, clotted cream, jam and English tea.
How much cheese is in a cheese hamper?
It depends on the hamper. Cheese Hamper's range runs from a single 200g cheddar truckle in the afternoon tea hampers to 1kg of cheese in the five-truckle hampers from £42. Each truckle weighs 200g.
Can you send a cheese hamper by post in the UK?
Yes. Cheese Hamper sends hampers anywhere in the UK by Royal Mail or Parcelforce, with Named Day Delivery for £2.99 on orders over £35, or £4.99 on smaller orders. You can pick the delivery day and add a gift message at checkout.
Find Your Perfect Cheese Hamper
Still deciding? Browse the full cheese hamper collection or our wider range of cheese gifts. Every hamper is packed with British cheese and sent with Named Day Delivery across the UK.
Written by Jonny at Cheese Hamper, the UK cheese gift company behind cheesehamper.com.
