🧀 The Ultimate Cheese & Chutney Pairing Guide

Perfect pairings from our deli fridge and farm shop shelves.

We’ve matched our favourite artisan cheeses and cold cuts with the boldest, most delicious chutneys, crackers and relishes from local legends like The Garlic Farm, Snowdonia, Stokes, and more. Whether you're building a cheese board, jazzing up your lunch, or hosting a grazing night - these are pairings that sing.

🧀 Mature Cheddars

  • Snowdonia Black Bomber

  • Barber’s 1833 Vintage Reserve

  • Croombe Garlic or Pickled Onion Cheddar

  • Quicke’s Traditional Cheddar

Perfect Pairings:

  • Caramelised Onion Marmalade (Stokes / Garlic Farm)

  • Spiced Tomato & Vodka Chutney (Snowdonia)

  • Sticky Figgy Chutney (The Bay Tree)

  • Chilli & Olive Oil Crackers (Fine Cheese Co.)

  • Country Garden Chutney – a classic pairing for a ploughman's

🧄 Smoked or Flavoured Cheeses

  • Golden Hooves Smoked Cheddar

  • Applewood Smoked

  • Croombe Cheddar (Flavoured Range)

 Perfect Pairings:

  • Hot Garlic Pickle (The Bay Tree / Garlic Farm)

  • Gooseberry & Coriander Chutney – brightens smoky notes

  • Sticky Pickle (Stokes)

  • Red Pepper & Chilli Jelly – adds sweetness & bite

  • Bath Squares or Oatcakes for a mild base

🧀 Creamy Soft Cheeses & Bries

  • Burrata (Tenuta Marmorelle)

  • Brie de Meaux AOP

  • Rosary Goats Cheese with Garlic & Parsley

 Perfect Pairings:

  • Fig Apple Chutney (Snowdonia)

  • Garlic Jam with Red Chilli (The Garlic Farm)

  • Quince Fruit Cheese (Tracklements)

  • Fig & Cranberry Crackers (Snowdonia)

  • Peach & Mango Chutney – perfect with creamy textures

🐐 Goat & Sheep Cheeses

  • Aged Goat Gouda

  • Manchego

  • Rosary Garlic & Parsley Goats Cheese

Perfect Pairings:

  • Damson Fruit Cheese or Gooseberry Fruit Cheese

  • Apple Fig & Garlic Chutney

  • Cherries & Almond Toast for Cheese (Fine Cheese Co.)

  • Redcurrant or Crab Apple Jelly – classic brightness

🧂 Blue Cheeses

  • Colston Bassett Stilton

  • Shropshire Blue

Perfect Pairings:

  • Sticky Fig Relish (Tracklements)

  • Rhubarb & Gin Chutney (Snowdonia)

  • Beetroot Relish (Stokes)

  • Walnut, Honey & Olive Oil Crackers

  • Rosary Ziggy Jelly – tangy and aromatic

🧀 Hard Continental Cheeses

  • Morbier

  • Truffle Gouda

  • Aged Goat Gouda

Perfect Pairings:

  • Spiced Plum Chutney

  • Balsamic Onion Chutney (Snowdonia)

  • Real Ale Chutney (The Bay Tree)

  • Mustard & Gherkin Relish for a punchy twist

🥩 Cold Cuts & Breakfast Meats

  • Salt Beef

  • Honey-Glazed Ham

  • Pastrami / Bacon / Black Pudding

Perfect Pairings:

  • Hot Garlic Pickle or Awesome Aubergine Pickle

  • Sweet & Pickled Walnuts – amazing with ham

  • Honey Mustard & Garlic Dressing – brilliant in sandwiches

  • Burger Relish or Chilli Ketchup (Stokes)

  • Piccalilli – a must for cold meats and pork pies

  • Fresh eggs, crusty rolls and Garlic Beer for the ultimate breakfast build

🧺 Don't Forget the Extras:

Pickled onions & gherkins for crunch

Fine Cheese Co. Crackers – from sea salt to spelt & oat

Fruit cheeses, mustards, dressings & jams – build your own board with confidence

🧀 Explore your favourites in-store

With dozens of chutneys and artisan cheeses, there’s no wrong combination — but some are truly exceptional.

🛒 Look for bundle deals, tasters and our build-your-own cheeseboard offer - coming soon!

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