From rare to outstanding European finds, our retail counter is all about helping you explore something new. Whether you’re building the perfect cheeseboard, planning a dinner party, or simply fancy a little treat for the weekend, we’re here to guide you. The best part? You can taste before you choose. We love helping you discover new flavours, from creamy and delicate to bold and beautifully pungent. And because every occasion is different, we’ll cut any size to suit your needs — whether it’s a little piece just for tonight or a full selection for guests. Pop in, have a taste, ask questions, and let us help you find your next favourite cheese. Come in, taste, and discover over 80+ exceptional cheeses
Celebrate life’s special moments with our delightful Afternoon Cheese experience. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, catching up with friends, or simply a love for cheese our curated selection promises to make every occasion fabulous! Book on to our Afternoon Cheese
A Curated Cheese Experience Indulge in five hand-picked artisan cheeses, each chosen for its unique character, depth of flavour, and seasonal quality. Our selection showcases both British and continental favourites, offering a journey across renowned cheesemaking regions. Charcuterie & Gourmet Sides Complement your cheeses with a generous array of accompaniments: Sliced charcuterie and traditional pâté Marinated olives bursting with Mediterranean flavour Chutney and quince jelly, expertly paired to enhance each cheese Crisp, artisan crackers for the perfect bite A Sweet Finish Round off your tasting with a selection of delicate macarons—light, refined, and the ideal sweet note to conclude your experience. £19.95 per person (exclude drinks) What’s Included?
Raclette Experience the Ultimate Raclette Feast Melt into a delightful journey of melted cheese perfection with our signature Raclette Experience. Picture layers of rich, gooey raclette cheese cascading over crispy potatoes, freshly baked bread, savory charcuterie, and tangy pickles—a true celebration for cheese enthusiasts!
Upon arrival, select from our curated raclette options: (drinks not included) Are you ready to melt into a world of gooey, savoury goodness? Dive into endless layers of creamy, melted raclette cheese, served with your favourite sides: potatoes, freshly baked bread, savoury charcuterie & tangy pickle! £16.95 Summer Flower Raclette Pink Peppercorn Raclette Mixed Raclette £17.50 £17.95 £15.95 The Original A mix of Summer Flower & Pink Peppercorn Raclette
Our Signature Cheese Board is worth booking for because it’s built around discovery. We source outstanding cheeses from dairies across Europe. Cow, Goat, Sheep and mixed-milk chosen for character, balance and flavour. Tell us only what you don’t enjoy (blue, goat, very strong flavours, etc.) and our cheesemongers will hand-pick a generous tasting that takes you beyond the familiar, introducing new favourites and surprising combinations along the way. Served with chutney, butter, quince jelly and crackers Cheese Board
This Suffolk Brie-style cheese has a silky breakdown under the rind and balances a clean lactic brightness with mushroomy, vegetal notes.Suffolk, Cow’s Milk (P) Baron Bigod The texture of Valençay is smooth and dense with a mild, lemony, and altogether clean, bright flavour. France, Goat’s Milk (R) Valençay A symphony of delightful aromas. Complex, aromatic flavours of brown-butter and roasted nuts and caramel and even chocolate. France, Cow’s Milk (R) Comte Marcel Petit 20 +months The recipe for Lincolnshire Poacher cheese is a cross between a traditional West Country cheddar and a contintental alpine cheese such as Comte. Lincolnshire, Cow’s Milk (R) Lincolnshire Poacher extremely soft, creamy and well balanced. Its velvety paste exudes the unmistakable flavour of fresh cream, and it has an exquisite blue cheese aftertaste. Italy, Cow’s Milk (P) Gorgonzola Dolce Creamy, often spoonable, and oozy texture. It offers a delicate, fruity, and slightly nutty flavour France, Cow’s Milk (P) Saint Marcelin This Basque Country cheese has a sweet, buttery taste with an ivory paste and smells similar to toasted hazelnuts. France, Ewe’s Milk (P) Ossau Iraty The flavour is full-bodied and fruity and at the same time slightly piquant, due to the noble mould France, Ewe’s Milk (R) Bleu des Basques The Cheesemonger’s Board Served with Chutney, Butter, Quince Jelly & Crackers (Gluten Free available) Cheesemonger’s Choice Add Charcuterie £3.95 for 1 £7.95 for 2 Cheesemonger’s Board (P) Pasteurised (R) Unpasteurised Choose your board, then let the cheese do the talking. Tell us what you love — mild, strong, blue, goat’s, creamy, nutty or adventurous — and we’ll build your board from our counter of 70+ cheeses. Want to pick every cheese yourself? Choose from today’s tasting list. 3 cheeses £15.95 for 1 | £30 for 2 5 cheeses — £21.95 for 1 | £42 for 2 Cheese your own 3 cheeses £13 for 1 | £25 for 2 5 cheeses — £19 for 1 | £39 for 2
Step into a world of indulgence with our signature Fondue Experience! Lovingly crafted for cheese lovers, foodies, and anyone who enjoys a truly social dining experience. Imagine golden, velvety cheese bubbling at your table, ready to be dipped into with rustic bread, tender potatoes, and premium charcuterie — all enjoyed in our warm and welcoming cheese haven in Knutsford & Poynton. Whether it’s a date, a catch-up with friends, or a unique lunch break, fondue at The Cheese Yard is more than a meal — it’s a memory in the making. Fondue
Traditionnal Swiss Fondue Schlossberger Cheeses delicately melted with crisp Chasselas White Wine Melted and served with Bread, Potatoes, Charcuterie & Pickles. A silky authentic Swiss Fondue Drinks Excluded £40 for 2 Minimum booking: 2 guest Then £20 per additional guests Please note: our cheese fondue contains traditional rennet and is not vegetarian.
Our Venues & Booking informations The Cheese Yard Poynton 74 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE Email: poynton@cheeseyard.com tel: 01625 250 010 Food Serving Time: Tuesday to Thursday 12PM, 1:30 PM, & 3PM Friday 12PM, 2PM, 4PM & 6 & 6.30PM Saturday 12PM, 2PM, 4PM Private Evenings: Available for groups of 12 to 24 guests Please be aware that we cannot accommodate nut allergies due to our kitchen's size. Cancellations made within 12 hours of the booking time will incur a £10 per person fee. The Cheese Yard Knutsford 69 King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6DX Email: knutsford@cheeseyard.com tel: 01565 751 697 Food Serving Time: Tuesday to Friday 12PM, 1:30 PM, & 3PM Saturday 12PM, 2PM, 4PM Private Evenings: Available for groups of 10 to 16 guests Please be aware that we cannot accommodate nut allergies due to our kitchen's size. Cancellations made within 12 hours of the booking time will incur a £10 per person fee. Book Poynton Book Poynton Book Knutsford Book Knutsford
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