Curated by Yorkshire-based artisanal cheesemonger Stephen Fleming, each festive selection provides a assortment of both traditional British staple cheeses and flavourful interpretations of continental classics, all of which celebrate the finest producers from across Yorkshire and beyond.

I love hard cheeses, but the selection in supermarkets is woeful and my postcode is not sufficiently glamorous to have a cheese emporium, so for me it’s cheese in the post and George & Joseph‘s selection of hard cheeses is remarkable, their Comte is magnificent . Beautiful cheeses properly wrapped in paper, too.

The choice on their website is quite boggling, so make it easy on yourself by trying an option below.

The ultimate stocking stuffer, hostess gift or centrepiece for your Christmas table, each box is available to order now at www.georgeandjoseph.co.uk. The boxes are limited in availability and customers can choose to either pick up their order in-store, have it delivered locally for a small charge or nationwide with DPD on a date that suits them.

George & Joseph’s Christmas cheese gift boxes:

The Cheese Curious Selection (£30.00|Approx. 880g)

For those ready to explore the world of artisan cheese, The Cheese Curious Selection is made for the cheese lover who wants something a little different – cheeses you just won’t find in the supermarket. The box includes;

• Yoredale 250g

A crumbly, creamy cheese from the Yorkshire Dales – like a really good Wensleydale with a clean, lemony zing.

• Pitchfork Cheddar 250g

A big, buttery, clothbound cheddar with savoury depth and a satisfying crunch. Proper West Country stuff.

• St. Jude 100g

A little cloud of a cheese from Suffolk. Wrinkly on the outside, lactic and light on the inside.

• Baby Burt 180g

Mini in size, mighty in flavour. This washed-rind softie brings gentle funk and creamy indulgence in equal measure.

Homegrown Heroes (£35.00|Approx. 900g)

British cheeses inspired by European greats. From gooey soft and nutty alpine to creamy blue and citrussy goat, the Homegrown Heroes Festive Cheese Gift Box is a celebration of homegrown talent. It includes;

• Little Rollright 200g 

Inspired by Vagcherin Mont d’Or, this washed-rind cheese from the Cotswolds is wrapped in spruce and very gooey, it’s got a gentle funk and a rich, savoury core. Bake it and scoop it up.

• Bidlea Blue 250g
  From the heart of Cheshire, this creamy blue brings bold salty tang and earthy depths, balanced with a luscious texture. Made with milk from Bidlea’s own herd, it’s a standout on any cheeseboard – especially with a drizzle of honey or a sip of sweet sherry.
• Summer Field 250g

Yorkshire’s answer to Comté, this Alpine-style cheese is made on the North York Moors with organic milk from a small herd of Dairy Shorthorns. Expect nutty sweetness, grassy undertones and a satisfyingly savoury finish.

• Dorstone 200g 

A British goat’s cheese that channels the elegance of French lactic styles. Coated in ash and aged to perfection, Dorstone is light, citrusy and delightfully moreish. Like Sainte-Maure de Touraine’s younger, sassier cousin who wears Doc Martens to the vineyard.

The Proper Christmas Cheeseboard (£40.00|Approx. 1kg)

The ultimate festive line-up featuring traditional British classics perfect for any Christmas table.

• Baron Bigod 250g

A British Brie-style soft cheese with a buttery middle and mushroomy edge. Luxurious and ready to impress.

• Colston Bassett Stilton 250g

The king of blues – creamy, mellow and perfectly balanced. This is Stilton at its finest.

• Quicke’s Mature Cheddar 250g

Rich, crumbly and deeply savoury. Clothbound and aged for over a year, it’s a proper slice of Devon.

• Kirkham’s Lancashire 250g

Bright, buttery and beautifully crumbly. The last of its kind and a total cheesemonger’s favourite.

George & Joseph Cheesemongers in Chapel Allerton has been proudly championing Yorkshire producers since opening in 2013, and stocks a wide range of artisan cheeses from across the region and beyond.