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Get Great Mancunian Cheese Hampers from these 9 Stores
Imagine curling up late at night with a wine glass in hand, readying for some delicious quiet time. Only, wait, something’s missing! You need some cheese to complete what was an otherwise perfect experience!
Luckily, you can find lots of cheese hampers in different stores around Manchester. So you’ve got a lot of options to choose from, and you don’t need to miss out on the perfect slices to go with your glass of wine!
And, as a treat for you, we took note of which of these you should check out! So you know which ones you can pop into and buy your perfect cheese hamper from.
So what’re you waiting for? Read on to learn where to get the finest cheese hampers in Manchester!
Chorlton Cheesemongers
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Address: 486 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Contact details: 0161 881 1100 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: ££
Operating hours: Tuesday-Saturday — 9 AM-5 PM
You won’t find Irish cheese or good old British cheese like the ones from Chorlton Cheesemongers! Whether you’re looking for soft or hard cheese, large or small hampers, or even organically made, you won’t be let down with the selection from there!
This shop in Chorlton-cum-Hardy locally sources its artisanal cheeses. So if you want to support local businesses in your cheesy endeavours, it’s worth a visit. Plus, the cheese here is as guilt-free as it is ethically sourced!
The hampers you’ll get from this store contain a wide variety of cheeses, made from the milk of various animals. So you can get cheese made from cow’s milk, goat’s milk or sheep’s milk. Plus, for every kind of hamper you choose to buy from them, you’ll find them in all kinds of sizes!
| Pro tip: Double-check the detailed options for every cheese hamper you add to your cart via the website! Some of their cheese hampers have options to contain only pregnancy-safe cheeses or vegan-friendly ones. |
The Cheese Hamlet
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Address: 706 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury
Contact details: 0161 434 4781 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: £££
Operating hours: Monday-Saturday — 9 AM-4:30 PM
What’s some fine cheese without some fine food? The Cheese Hamlet, with its selection of chutneys and other deli-ghts says “the more the merrier” and you’ll be glad for it! Aside from selling premium cheese, they sell all kinds of deli and artisanal goods.
Here you’ll find, besides their amazing chutney spreads, a wide variety of deli foods. So you can get the perfect ingredients for a great charcuterie board to pair up with your favourite cheeses! You’ll get to buy some great olives, crackers, or wines!
As for the cheeses themselves? They come from all over the world, bringing your taste buds on a worldwide tour that is filled with fresh cheese! That will be more than enough to have you buying their hampers over and over!
You can even choose the kind of milk you want your cheese to be made from! If even that is not enough to get you going to The Cheese Hamlet, then we don’t know what is!
| Pro tip: Want to get a gift for a fellow cheese enthusiast or foodie? Then we suggest ordering either their “Classic British Cheese Hamper” or their “European Cheese Selection”. |
The Cheese Court
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Contact details: 0161 755 3898 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: ££
Operating hours: Available 24/7
Unlike most of the other stores listed here, The Cheese Court no longer has a physical shop and instead, it’s now purely online! But don’t let that deter you though, they still give out some great cheese hampers!
Plus, you can buy a cheese hamper from the comfort of your home! They deliver their hampers and other great products around the country, so you won’t be able to miss out on their offers!
Regarding the products themselves, you can be sure that every part of the preparation process is handled with the utmost care. Whether it’s selecting, slicing, or packing, they’re meticulous with the process. So your cheese will be delivered to you ready to eat without any further worry!
And if you want a fancy way to cut up your cheese? They sell detailed mini cheese knives too, so now you can also wow your mates with your charcuterie boards!
Oh, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on their delicious cheese cakes, which are great for weddings!
| Pro tip: Living under any of these postcodes: M41, M33, M32, M31, M27, and M28? Then you’re in great luck! For any order you place that costs over £50, the delivery fee is free, so all you have to worry about is the order price itself. |
The Cheese Yard
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Address: 69 King St, Knutsford
Contact details: 0156 575 1697 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: £££
Operating hours:
- Tuesday — 9 AM-4 PM
- Wednesday-Saturday — 9 AM-5 PM
The foodies and cheese lovers who want to expand their palate can’t go wrong with a cheese hamper from The Cheese Yard!
Their hampers contain over a hundred varieties and types of both British and continental cheeses, so you’ll be getting a deliciously diverse range to choose from. They’ve also got a really helpful and knowledgeable staff who can give great recommendations!
And if you’re craving some melty goodness? You can order some delectable cheese raclettes too, and in different flavours! Throw that in with some artisanal wine from their selection, and it’s a perfect pairing with your cheese.
| Pro tip: Book a table at their store if you’re interested in sampling a little bit of everything! Their group cheese tasting events make for great birthday gifts for foodies, especially the “Afternoon Cheese Experience”. |
Cheshire Cheese Company
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Address: Laurels Farm, Crewe Rd, Hatherton, Nantwich (closed to the public)
Contact details: 0127 090 4911 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: ££
Operating hours: Weekdays — 9 AM-5 PM
Handmade cheese is still in and still going strong today, if the Cheshire Cheese Company has anything to say about it! While the physical site is tucked away in a little farm closed to the public, you won’t be disappointed by the huge selection on their online site.
Their cheese is made from high-quality milk, sourced purely from local Cheshire farms. It’s from this milk that they make and sell their best product, which is their regional variant of Cheshire Cheese.
Take a gander at their website and you might be able to get the cheese hamper of your dreams, and quite literally too!
Their “Build Your Own Hampers” are great if you have specific preferences, since you can choose the kind of cheese and treats that will be included in the gift hamper you’re ordering. Aside from that, they also have a fair share of seasonal hampers too!
| Pro tip: Sign up for their Cheese Rewards point scheme on their website if you want to save some money on your cheese purchase. If you save enough points, you can get some pretty great discounts when you buy from them! |
Mews Bar and Charcuterie
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Address: 253 Deansgate
Contact details: 0161 839 7779 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: £££
Operating hours:
- Tuesday-Thursday — 3 PM-11 PM
- Friday — 3 PM-1 AM
- Saturday — 12 PM-1 AM
- Sunday — 1 PM-11 PM
While Mews Bar and Charcuterie is a restaurant first and foremost, they’re still a worthy entry on this list! They’re mostly known for their cheese fondues that are made from high-quality Italian cheese, but make no mistake, their cheese hampers are no joke.
Why? Because they contain just the things you would find in a foodie’s dream gift!
Aside from four different kinds of cheese, you’ll find these in every Mews cheese hamper: a bottle of prosecco, two more bottles of wine, two chutneys, and two crackers.
And we don’t know about you, but those also sound like some great companions for a foodie’s night! You could even make a great charcuterie board with just a single hamper!
| Pro tip: Occasionally, there will be events like treasure hunts that Mews Bar and Charcuterie hosts for free giveaways! Sign up for these events so you can get a chance to win a free hamper filled with delicious charcuterie products! |
Barbakan Delicatessen Ltd
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Address: 67-71 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy,
Contact details: 0161 881 7053 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: ££
Operating hours:
- Monday-Friday — 8 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday — 8:30-5 PM
Barbakan Delicatessen is a deli-restaurant hybrid that’s popular for its top-notch artisanal goods, and that’s why they’re a go-to if you’re looking for impressive cheese hampers!
Their cheese selection spans global varieties, so you’ll get to enjoy both local and continental cheese! Whether it’s cheeses in different rich flavours, grapes and strawberries riper than you can imagine, or finely sliced meats, you’ll enjoy their bespoke hampers!
Plus, their cheese hampers are also made up of only their freshest products. You can be sure that you’ll have more than enough time to enjoy your cheese and other charcuterie board ingredients.
| Pro tip: Drop by their restaurant if you’ve got the time and money to spare. Aside from great meats and cheese, they make some great coffee too! Their Italian espresso, in particular, is just amazing to drink! |
Marks & Spencer
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Address: 7 Market St
Contact details: 0161 831 7341 (cel.)
Pricing: ££
Operating hours:
- Monday-Saturday — 8 AM-8 PM
- Sunday — 11:30 AM-5:30 PM
Looking for something easier to find and more affordable to get? We get it, sometimes you’re hankering for a quick cheese fix. Thankfully, you can just head on down to the local Marks & Spencer!
Their cheese hampers aren’t just affordable, they’re pre-prepared too, so no need to wait long! And it’s even quicker if you order online from the comfort of your home.
The contents of their cheese hampers aren’t a joke either — you’ll get some nice wine, chutney, and crackers too. Some of their cheese hampers even contain some chocolate digestives, so you’ll get an extra sweet treat with your cheese!
| Pro tip: Need to give a casual gift but don’t want to settle with giving just a bouquet of flowers? M&S cheese hampers are great for just that! They make great gifts for office events too! And it helps that it won’t take you too long to get one! |
Hampers.com
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Contact details: 0123 583 3732 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Pricing: £££
Operating hours: Available 24/7
Hampers.com is another great choice if you want ready-made cheese hampers that can be delivered right to your doorstep. They do deliveries all around the country, so you won’t have to worry about being out of their reach!
And if it’s the quality and handling that you’re worried about, well they have you covered right there too! Every hamper they prepare is hand-packed and those containing perishables are among their top priority deliveries.
Plus they have a 10% off discount for first-time buyers. So, overall, they’re a decent choice if you’re in a hurry to get a gift for a cheese lover or foodie!
| Pro tip: Want to send an extra personalized gift — browse through their “Recipient” filter options in their search bar. Aside from “Her” and “Him”, they also include the option to search for hampers that you can give to specific loved ones, like parents or siblings! |
