Whether your best friend is gaga for gouda or your father-in-law can name every DOP cheese, finding the best cheese gifts for cheese lovers may be a smidge intimidating. For those unversed in the world of fancy cheese, fear not—from Murray’s cave-aged Gruyère to Boska-branded graters, we’ll guide you through great cheese gifts for any gourmand. And for those turophiles with a less-discerning palette (like the brother who considers queso dip a main dish), we’re loving the fondue pot at Food52 and a cookbook full of the most epic grilled cheese sandwiches at Amazon.
Below, we’ve got a crate of ripe gift picks that your cheese-lovin’ loved ones will go crazy for. From brands like Jasper Hill Farm, Cheesemonger, and Harry & David, these tasty, useful, or just plain adorable cheese gifts will be sure to please those who love the yummy treat. Just be sure to stay sharp (eh, eh) and get your shopping in before it’s too late, as shipping delays are expected this holiday season.
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2022 (including food gifts, cooking gifts, and wine gifts).
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Food521 Boska Oak Table Cheese Grater
This stylish retro grater makes for a sophisticated, if unexpected, addition to any tabletop. Both lovely to look at and use, the cone shape and handle make for easy use, and there’s several sizes on the grater for different fineness of cheese. There’s even a handsome wooden tray that catches the gratings and turns into a serving dish—total practicality with a touch of whimsy.
$60 at Food52
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Harry & David2 Harry & David Gourmet Cheese Gift With Wine
This gourmet cheese gift basket by Harry & David has it all: a creamy, nutty BellaVitano, mild Blue cheese by Rogue Creamery, sharp white cheddar, and a classic gouda. On top of that, your cheese lover will get all the necessary accoutrement for a great charcuterie spread, including mixed nuts, dried fruits, and an award-winning bottle of pinot noir. Date night—in a crate.
$80 at Harry & David
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Amazon3 The Cheese Board Deck
So they’ve got the cheese, meats, dried fruit, nuts, even the plate…but somehow your in-laws are lacking in flair. These cheese board styling cards offer up ideas on how to plate that beloved charcuterie board so it’s looking (and tasting) its finest.
$20 at Williams Sonoma$20 at Anthropologie$18 at Amazon
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Williams Sonoma4 Williams Sonoma American Road Trip Cheese Set
No need for your cheese-obsessed sweetheart to hit the road to get a taste of America’s best cheeses; Williams Sonoma has put together a cheese crate full of goodies that will make for the perfect backyard picnic instead. The crate’s award-winning cheeses include a cheddar-like Utah-made Promontory, a sweet and nutty gouda from Wisconsin, and a creamy soft cheese from Georgia. Rounded out by wildflower honey, dried fruit, and nuts, all they’ll need to add is a nice baguette.
$120 at Williams Sonoma
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Anthropologie5 Gather by Anthropologie Streamlined Cheese Knives (Set of 3)
These simple cheese knives are sleek and elegant, and will be sure to illicit a ton of compliments from fellow cheese devotees. Best of all, they’ll match any serving tray or cheese plate your loved one brings out.
$30 at Anthropologie
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Food526 Kerber’s Farm Homemade Jam Gift Sampler
Fresh off the farm, these adorable jam sets will amp up any cheese spread for that friend who loves to host. Mix and match a set of two or three adorable jars, with flavors like blueberry, fig, apricot, peach, and more.
$36 at Food52
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Food527 Boska Raclette Party Set
For your Francophile friend: There’s not a cozier dinner party than a raclette party. This handy Boska set includes eight mini pans and spatulas, perfect for a night of melting ooey, gooey cheese onto freshly toasted crostini, sauteed veggies, and cured meats. Best of all, there’s no garish electrical cord getting in the way–the stylish set runs on tea lights and can even be taken camping!
$100 at Food52
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Murray’s Cheese8 Murray’s Cheese Cheeses of the World Sampler
Murray’s has a reputation for selling some damn good cheese, and this cheese sampler is a trip in its own right, compiling its best sellers from around the world. From cave-aged Swiss Gruyère to firm Spanish goat cheese to buttery Dutch gouda, this cheese gift basket will make for some tasty armchair travels.
$87 at Murray’s Cheese
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Amazon9 Chef Sofi Cheese Board Set
This is no simple cheese plate—it’s the ultimate charcuterie board. Complete with ceramic bowls, grooved slots, and a cheese knife set (in a hidden drawer!), this serving platter can hold it all.
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Nordstrom10 FarmSteady Fresh Cheese Making Kit
This DIY kit has everything your crafty, cheese-obsessed buddy needs to make four types of cheese all on their own. Give them the chance to wow a partner, parents, or friends when they whip out batches of their very own mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta and burrata.
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Williams Sonoma11 Jasper Hill Best of Cellars Cheese Collection
Jasper Hill Farm is buzzworthy for a reason. Its array of award-winning cheeses have become cult classics amongst cheese lovers, and any aficionado would be tickled to receive this gift box. Inside are three radically different cow’s milk cheeses aged by the Cellars at Jasper Hill, an artisan partnership in Vermont, that fosters sustainable business opportunities for Greensboro dairy farmers. One is a sweet, creamy soft cheese, another a nutty Old English–style cheddar, and the third is the gooey, funky, and famous Little Hosmer.
$70 at Williams Sonoma
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Amazon12 Reggianito Cheese Wheel (10-lb.)
The Venn diagram of cheese lovers and pasta lovers might as well be a circle, and nothing could be a more perfect marriage of the two than pasta alla ruota (cheese wheel pasta). While a ticket to Italy may break the bank, it may still be a cheaper than an 80-pound wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. Make your cheesy pasta-loving friend’s dreams comes true with this 10-pound wheel of nutty, sharp Reggianito. Now, tableside pasta can be a nightly occurrence with this legendary cheese gift.
$120 at Amazon
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Winc13 Winc Gift Card
A good cheese can only be made better with a great glass of wine. Take the luck out of choosing the right one and let your cheese-loving bestie do it through a Winc membership. This wine subscription box offers bottles of vino from either end of the Pacific—and everything in between—and allows subscribers to tailor to their tastes.
Cost: Subscriptions start at $39 per month for three bottles
Buy Now at Winc
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Sur La Table14 Staub Ceramic Round Covered Brie Baker
Indulging in self-care can take on a whole new meaning with this little brie baker as part of the kitchen lineup. The bright white dish will turn a wheel of brie into a warm, melty, luxury experience, ideal for any friend who loves their appetizers rich and decadent.
$57$40 at Sur La Table
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Amazon15 Grilled Cheese Kitchen: Bread + Cheese + Everything in Between by Heidi Gibson
Flipping through this book of insanely decadent grilled cheeses will get anyone’s creative juices flowing, not to mention their salivary glands. Inspire your dairy-loving darling with new sandwich ideas from this mouthwatering cookbook, where melted cheese is king.
$20 at Amazon
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Food5216 Boska Ceramic Fondue Pot Set
Make ’em melt with this darling fondue pot, complete with four fondue forks, a burner, and a base. It’s dishwasher-safe, so your friend’s snug night in will end with a full belly and an easy cleanup. Sweet dreams are made of the creamy goodness this pot can produce.
$100 at Food 52
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Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club17 Cheese of the Month The Original Gourmet Cheese Club
Move over, other subscription gifts: This club is for the ultimate cheese geeks. A membership includes three artisan cheeses delivered to your favorite cheese lover’s door, detailed tasting notes and profiles, and suggestions on how to serve their new fancy fromage.
Cost: Membership is $42 per month
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Sur La Table18 Capabunga Cheese Vault
For the truest of cheese lovers, enter Capabunga’s cheese vault, for storing what is most precious. This food-grade silicone box keeps cheeses fresh, allowing them to breath while wicking away moisture. A handy divider means your cheese fanatic can store up to two types of their favorite fromage, be it creamy goat cheese or grateable Pecorino.
$35 at Sur La Table$35 at Amazon
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Eternal19 Eternal Vegan Lactose-Free Cheese Set
Though we left Lactaid pills off this list of cheese gift ideas, our heart goes out to all the non-cheese-eating (or heavily-affected) cheese lovers out there. For your sister who’s gone vegan or your BFF who can no longer scarf down an entire block of cheddar with you (hello, lactose intolerance), Srimu’s plant-based cheeses are a thoughtful, tasty gift. Its Eternal box includes three “not cheeses” inspired by the classics: pepper jack, cream cheese, and sweet Gorgonzola.
$48 at Eternal
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Etsy20 Boho x Beloved Vintage Cheese Lover Short Sleeve Tee
Your cheese lover got a dairy drawer full to the brim? This vintage-inspired T-shirt is sure to please, and you feta believe it’s a lot classier than a cheesy pun shirt.
$22 at Etsy
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Cheesemonger Box21 Cheesemonger Box Classic Monthly Subscription
Small-batch, artisanal, and traditional cheeses—that’s Cheesemonger Box’s credo. This indie company curates a variety of high-quality European and American cheeses, and offers a monthly subscription that any cheese-loving friend will fawn over. You can gift just the one, send a box monthly, or every other month.
Cost: $75 per month
Buy Now at Cheesemonger Box
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Food5222 Bee Kitchen Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
For the friend who has has a cheese for every mood and occasion, these reusable beeswax food wraps are a storage godsend. Made from 100% cotton that is coated in water-resistant beeswax, these eco-friendly sheets will cling to a block of cheese easier than plastic wrap. Even better, Bee Kitchen makes them in gorgeous patterns.
$26 at Food52
