What Goes in a Cheese Hamper? A Complete Guide to What to Include

People often ask what goes in a cheese hamper because they want to understand both what is normally included and what can make a hamper feel more complete. Below we explain the items you will usually find in our cheese hampers, followed by a few optional extras that can help create a more rounded gift.

You can browse our current range of cheese hampers to see the different combinations available.

The items you will usually find in our cheese hampers

Our hampers are designed to be easy to enjoy and suitable for a wide range of tastes. You will normally find:

• a mature or vintage Cheddar style cheese
• a smoother, more mellow cheese for balance
• a flavoured or smoked cheese to add variety
• crackers or biscuits chosen to pair well with the cheeses
• a chutney, relish or sweet accompaniment

This combination works well for sharing and makes the hamper suitable for both casual and gift occasions.

If you would like help choosing the right selection for a particular person, our how to choose a cheese hamper guide explains what to look for.

Other great options that can make a hamper feel more rounded

Not every well-rounded cheese hamper needs to include the same items. If you are building a hamper yourself or comparing different gift styles, you may also want to look for extras such as:

• Charcuterie or cured meats such as salami or chorizo for a savoury pairing
• Olives or antipasti to add contrast and variety
• Nuts such as almonds or cashews for texture and light snacking
• Artisan crisps or breadsticks for a different savoury base
• Speciality honey or preserves to pair with milder cheeses
• Dark chocolate or small sweet treats to finish the gift on a sweeter note

These extras are not always included in our hampers, but they are popular additions when people are creating a more elaborate cheese and food gift.

Why balance matters more than quantity

A well rounded hamper is not about adding as many products as possible. It is about creating contrast between flavours and textures so everything works together.

• rich cheeses benefit from lighter accompaniments
• strong flavours work better with something neutral alongside them
• sweet items help balance savoury and salty cheeses

If you are buying specifically as a present, our cheese hamper gift guide is a helpful next read.

Which cheeses work best inside a hamper?

Some cheeses travel and store better than others, which is important for delivery and gifting.

We explain this in our guide to the best cheese for a cheese hamper.

How do you store everything once your hamper arrives?

Correct storage helps protect flavour and texture once your hamper has been delivered.

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

Want the full overview before ordering?

If you would like to see how all of these elements come together, our main cheese hamper guide brings everything together in one place.

Summary

A great cheese hamper usually includes a balanced selection of cheeses, crackers and a complementary chutney or relish. Adding optional extras such as charcuterie, olives, nuts or sweet treats can help create a more rounded and memorable gift, especially for special occasions.

You can explore our full range of cheese hampers and choose a ready-made selection for your next gift.