Create show-stopping cheeseboards this Christmas

Create show-stopping cheeseboards this Christmas

If you’re hosting this festive season, nothing makes a table feel truly special like a cheeseboard that delights the eyes as much as the taste buds. Whether you’re planning a party, a family gathering or a low-key feast for two, these Christmas cheeseboards turn award-winning cheeses and carefully selected accompaniments into centrepieces that will be remembered long after the last bite.

Charcuterie wreath cheeseboard

Transform our Cheddar and Red Leicester Selection into an edible festive wreath. This celebratory platter pairs creamy cave-aged Cheddar with spicy salami, sweet blueberries and aromatic herbs for a feast of textures, flavours and colours. It works beautifully as a sharing starter or a show-stopping table centrepiece, bringing festive flair to any gathering.

Charcuter-tree cheeseboard

Bring a little magic to the table with our charcuter-tree cheeseboard. Using our Flavoured Cheese Selection, you can create a festive tree adorned with grapes, figs and sprigs of rosemary. The design is endlessly adaptable – add berries, nuts, olives or seasonal fruits to make it uniquely yours. This centrepiece not only tastes amazing but looks spectacular too, giving your guests plenty to admire before they dive in.

The ultimate Christmas cheeseboard

For true cheese aficionados, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a festive platter featuring all your favourites. Our Christmas Cheeseboard Hamper is packed with everything you need to create your ultimate sharing board. Award-winning cheeses, tangy chutneys, crunchy crackers, buttery Sicilian olives and cocoa-dusted salted caramel truffles provide a delicious base. Add fresh figs, breads, charcuterie or festive decorations to make it truly your own.

Served as a decadent Christmas Eve feast, a centrepiece for the big day, or as a grazing board for get-togethers during the Christmas break, a well-crafted cheeseboard always goes down a storm.

Tips for a show-stopping platter

Mix textures

Combine creamy, crumbly and cave-aged cheeses with crunchy crackers, roasted nuts and sliced apples or pears.

Think colour

Add grapes, figs, berries or herbs to create a festive palette.

Layer flavours

Balance salty, sweet, tangy and smoky notes to keep every bite interesting.

Make it festive 

Seasonal shapes such as wreaths and trees turn a simple board into a Christmas centrepiece.

With these ideas, your cheeseboard can be more than just a dish – it can be a conversation starter, a visual delight and a highlight of your Christmas celebrations.

Discover more Christmas cheeseboard ideas in our recipe hub.