Description
Cheese and Wine Party Basket
Create Your Own Luxury Party Feast
Design the ultimate gourmet experience with our Cheese and Wine Party Basket. This bespoke gifting option allows you to hand-pick your favourite flavours from our collection of Award-Winning delicious delights, ensuring a truly personal gift for any discerning foodie.
Hand-Picked Artisan Treats & Award-Winning Flavours
Build a masterpiece by selecting from our premium range of UK-sourced snacks and accompaniments. Your luxury hamper can include:
- Award-Winning Cheeses: Choose from flavoursome cheese truckles by the renowned Cheshire Cheese Company.
- Gourmet Savouries: Add artisan crackers, tangy chutneys, and cheesy bites from West Country Legends.
- Premium Nibbles: Select Mr. Filbert’s olives and their famous “really interesting nuts” for the perfect crunch.
- Sweet Indulgences: Finish with your favourite Whitakers sumptuous chocolates or creamy Buttermilk Artisan fudge.
The Perfect Wine Pairing for a Bespoke Gift
Complete your party feast by pairing these delectable goodies with your preferred bottles of fine wine. Whether you choose a robust red or a crisp white, our “create your own” process makes this a unique, high-end gift tailored specifically to the recipient’s palate.
Beautifully presented and delivered across the UK, the Cheese and Wine Party Basket is the gold standard for birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate celebrations.
Presented within a traditional willow hamper basket and finished with a hand tied red ribbon, this gift will delight and impress.
View our full range of Cheese Gifts
Contents
The Cheese and Wine Party Basket Contains:
2 x Award Winning Cheshire Cheese Waxed Cheese Truckles (V)
2 x Handmade Hamper Chutney/Pickles/Jam (V)
1 x West Country Legends Savoury Bites (V)
1 x Your preferred cracker selection (V)
1 x Mr Filbert’s Olives 50g (V)
1 x Mr Filbert’s Nuts 40g (V)
1 x Your preferred confectionery choice
2 x Bottles of Wine 75cl
Presented in a 16 inch double steamed willow
Dark brown leather fastenings and handle with chained lid
Finished with a hand tied red satin bow
Personalised gift message
Wine Option
If you prefer two different bottles from within our website, please email sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk where we will be happy to add your selection to the options available.
Wine Option 1
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon. Chile 13.5% 75cl Award Winner
A smooth, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis and black cherry flavours, complemented by hints of coffee and dark chocolate.
Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Pinot Grigio Superiore, Breganze DOC. Italy 12.5% 75cl
Fresh and light, with crisp citrus flavours and pretty floral aromas, this is Pinot Grigio at its most refreshing.
Wine Option 2
Vinalba Reserve Malbec. Argentina. 14.5% 75cl Award Winner
This meltingly lush and dark-fruity style is now the Argentine standard. Rich with chocolatey notes.
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough New Zealand. 13.5% 75cl Award Winner
A delicate note of elderflower and a flint-mineral finish adds to its elegance.
Wine Option 3
Oliver Dubois Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 13% 75cl France
This is boasting all the aromatic, herby notes you’d expect from a top-shelf Sauvignon. Crisp flavours of lime, gooseberry and green apples this refreshing white pairs beautifully with summer salads and cheese.
Olivier Dubois ‘Cuvée Prestige’. Pinot Noir, Loire 12.5% 75cl
With its vibrant fruit flavours this Pinot is seriously juicy and fruity, think redcurrants and cherries with a sweetly spiced edge.
Wine Option 4
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage Du Rhone 14.5% 75cl
This complex and silky smooth wine has enticing aromas of sweet spice and plum, alongside sumptuous flavours of black fruits, red cherries, wild herbs and a hint of pepper.
Pavillon La Tourelle Bordeaux Superierur 13.5% 75cl
Expect fresh notes of black fruits, spice, menthol and a hint of liquorice.
Wine Option 5
Canard-Duchene Brut Champagne 75cl 12%
Deliciously briochey with a real richness of flavour. Think ripe red apples, chamomile and a citrusy zing.
.L’Etoile de Begude Chardonnay, Limoux France 13.5% 75cl Award Winner
Domaine Begude is a small hilltop domaine very close to the town of Limoux, owned and managed by British couple James and Catherine Kinglake. The area is known for its relatively cool climate and hence its ability to produce crisp and aromatic Chardonnay, with characteristics to rival fine Burgundies.
Wine Option 6
Veuve Clicquot Champagne 75cl 12%
The Champagne presents a fine balance between fruity aromas and more subtle toasty notes. Initial flavours of white fruits and raisins develop into notes of brioche and vanilla with bottle aging.
Viñalba Gran Reservado Malbec. Argentina. 14.5% 75cl Multi Award Winner
A generous nose of warm plum-pudding-like fruit, lifted by soft vanilla and flower petal notes. The tannins are muscular, yet smooth and voluptuous, providing a blockbusting mouthfeel and long finish.
Wine Option 7
Bollinger Special Cuvee 75cl 12% Award Winner
This is a complex and elegant Champagne with a wonderful combination of velvety bubbles and flavours of pear, brioche, spice and fresh walnuts.
Bouvet Saumur Brut, Loire France 12.5% 75cl Award Winner
Lively zesty fizz, expect notes of honeysuckle, apple and lime, with a crisp, fresh finish.
Cheese Description
Cheshire Cheese Company. Black Bob – Extra Mature Cheddar 200g (V)
Silver Winner – International Cheese Award
The signature Black Bob extra mature Cheddar, crafted with care and expertise for a truly exceptional taste experience. Meticulously aged to perfection, allowing the complex flavours to develop and intensify. The resulting cheese boasts a well-rounded, smooth and creamy texture, complemented by a slight tang.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Vintage – Special Aged Mature Cheddar 200g (V)
Gold Winner – International Cheese and Dairy Awards
The Vintage Gold Extra Mature Cheddar boasts a rich and robust flavour with a slight crunch. Meticulously aged by master cheese makers to achieve its distinctive flavour.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Traditional Creamy Cheshire 200g (V)
Silver & Double Gold Winner – International Cheese and Dairy Awards
The traditional Cheshire is known for its smooth, creamy texture with its distinctive Cheshire tang.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Reserva – Caramelised Onion & Rioja Cheddar 200g (V)
Silver Winner – International Cheese Award Winner
Crafted with the finest Spanish Rioja red wine, sweet caramelised onions, and creamy extra-mature Cheddar. Continuing its reign as a firm favourite, this cheese boasts the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavours, elevated with the rich and full-bodied notes of Rioja wine.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Smokewood – Smoked and Aged Red Leicester 200g (V)
Gold Winner – International Cheese and Dairy Awards
Smokewood strikes a delicate balance between our rich, creamy Red Leicester and a subtle, natural smokiness. After carefully ageing to enhance the depth of flavour, this cheese is naturally smoked over wood chips to deliver an irresistible smokiness that melts in the mouth.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Jerk Spice – Chilli & Garlic Cheddar 200g (V)
Jerk Spice is a true culinary delight, expertly crafted with a fiery infusion of our award-winning Mature Cheddar, red chilli and garlic that packs a bold punch. Inspired by the vibrant and bold flavours of Jamaican Jerk Sauce, this gourmet cheddar is the perfect way to add some gentle Caribbean heat to your cheese board or favourite recipes.
Cheshire Cheese Company. El Gringo – Chilli, Lime & Tequila Cheddar 200g (V)
Mexican-inspired Chilli, Lime & Tequila Cheddar is a true fiesta for your taste buds, combining the bold flavours of zesty lime, fiery green Jalapeño chilli, and smooth tequila with a creamy Mature Cheddar.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Shamrock – Irish Whiskey & Stem Ginger Cheddar 200g (V)
Gold Winner – International Cheese Award
A flavour fusion of the smooth taste of Irish Whiskey with the fiery warmth of stem ginger, blended with our creamy mature cheddar.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Masala – Spiced Mango Chutney & Nigella Seeds Red Leicester 200g (V)
Award Winning Red Leicester, expertly blended with spiced mango chutney and aromatic nigella seeds. A delightful balance of sweetness and spice, layered with the distinctive flavour of nigella seeds, sure to impress with its unforgettable flavour.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Gincello – Gin & Lemon Cheshire Cheese 200g (V)
Silver Winner – International Cheese Awards. Gold & Bronze Winner – Royal Cheshire County Show
This innovative cheese creation combines the refreshing taste of lemon and the signature flavour of gin with Award Winning creamy Cheshire cheese. The resulting cheese has a slight crumbly to its texture with a tangy, zesty finish. Pair with a digestive biscuit creating the perfect harmony of flavours reminiscent of a delightful citrus cheesecake – truly delicious!
Cheshire Cheese Company. Italiano – Italian Inspired Tomato & Garlic Cheddar 200g (V)
This decadent Mediterranean inspired cheese combines Award Winning mature cheddar with the juiciness of tomato and a bold punch of garlic.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Hunter – Luxury Truffle & Cracked Black Pepper Mature Cheddar 200g (V)
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Hunter, an exquisite Black Truffle & Cracked Black Pepper Mature Cheddar. The creamy mature cheddar is delicately blended with aromatic truffle mince and enhanced with the bold kick of cracked black pepper.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Charcoal – Mature Cheddar Blended With Activated Charcoal 200g (V)
The smooth and creamy texture of the Award Winning Mature Cheddar cheese is perfectly balanced with the distinctive smoky notes of the activated charcoal, creating a cheese that is both sophisticated and memorable. In addition, the visually striking deep black colour adds a dramatic touch to any cheese board.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Old Hag – Ale & Wholegrain Mustard Cheddar 200g (V)
Farm & Deli Product Award Winner
Creamy Mature Cheddar is expertly blended with the full-bodied ‘Old Hag’ Porter-Stout Ale and enhanced with the irresistible kick of wholegrain mustard.
V – Suitable for Vegetarian’s
Delivery
Delivery is charged per parcel and will be detailed upon our checkout page. We do offer a reduced delivery fee for any additional gifts purchased.
Our current policy is to deliver directly to the recipient to obtain a signature and delivery photo upon receipt. If the recipient is not home the courier may leave the gift with a neighbour, at a safe pick up shop or return to the depot and reattempt delivery the next working day. A card/email or text notification will be left giving further information.
Please note we are unable to call the recipient directly to arrange delivery with them. We are also unable to request specific time slots for the delivery with the courier.
If you wish to track your gift or speak with our courier DPD, they can be contacted on:
DPD Customer Service team – 0121 275 0500.
Webpage – www.dpd.co.uk – Live Chat available
Mon-Fri: 7am-8pm Sat: 8am-6:30pm. Sun: 8am-4pm
Tracking can be followed at www.track.dpd.co.uk
Can I choose a delivery date?
Yes you can choose a delivery date from our calendar during checkout. However please note this is not a guaranteed service and delays can occasionally occur beyond our control. If the courier encounters any delays during transit, they will email/text the information provided within the order with this information.
What time will my delivery arrive?
Deliveries are usually made between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday/Saturday. It is not possible to guarantee an exact time for deliveries however you will be emailed/texted a 1hr delivery window on the day of delivery.
What if the recipient is not home ?
Once the courier is in receipt of the gift, you will receive a tracking email / SMS from DPD.
This email will contain a “SHOW MY OPTIONS” button and clicking on this will display a number of ‘in-flight’ options including:
- Leave parcel with a neighbour (you can choose “any neighbour” or specify a preferred neighbour if required
- Take the parcel to a local Pickup Shop for collection
- Change delivery date
- You can also upgrade delivery to a Saturday / Sunday, AM/PM service for a small fee.
* On the morning of the delivery you will also receive an email / SMS containing your 1 hr delivery window
Please check your junk / spam folders as these notification emails can sometime get caught there. Emails will come from yourdelivery@dpd.co.uk and yourorder@dpd.com so please do add them to your safe list to ensure they arrive to you.
How much is delivery?
UK Mainland: Monday to Friday Service – £7.95
Saturday Service – £10.95
Can I choose a delivery date?
Yes, you can choose your preferred delivery date from our calendar during the checkout process. We offer delivery Monday to Saturday.
Change of Address
If you have made a mistake with the delivery address, please contact us with the correction asap at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk. If the gift has not yet been dispatched there will be no fee for the address change. If the gift has been dispatched to our courier a change of address fee will be due of £7.95. An invoice will be issued to you and is required to be paid prior to the gift being dispatched to the new address notified.
Returned Parcels
Whilst we try our best to contact the recipient or gift purchaser to sort any delivery issues, we do sometimes have the gifts returned to us.
If your parcel is returned to us, a re-delivery fee will be due in order for us to reattempt the delivery for you. An invoice for £14.95 – which covers the courier’s returned parcel and redelivery fee will be sent to the purchaser. Once this is paid we will arrange dispatch asap. The dispatched gift will be the original gift and not a replacement.
We will attempt to contact the purchaser to notify of the return and hold the gift for 30 days. If we are unable to contact the purchaser after the 30 days the gift will be destroyed.
Allergies & Guidance
The alcohol content within our gift hampers is not suitable for anyone under 18.
Please be aware products used in our gifts may be manufactured in a factory or bakery that uses or has been in contact with the following items. Should you wish to discuss individual products in more depth please contact us at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk for further information:
- celery
- cereals that contain gluten – including wheat (such as spelt and Khorasan), rye, barley and oats
- crustaceans – such as prawns, crabs and lobsters
- eggs
- fish
- lupin
- milk
- molluscs – such as mussels and oysters
- mustard
- tree nuts – including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts
- peanuts
- sesame seeds
- soybeans
- sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if they are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million)
