Gift Edit 2024

The 28 Best Gift Ideas for People Who Love (Like, *Really* Love) Cheese

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This feature is part of The Kitchn’s Gift Edit, our editor-curated collection of gift ideas. Need more inspiration? Check out all our guides here.

You rarely can go wrong with food gifts for the holidays. They’re perfect for close friends, distant family members, coworkers — the list goes on. But cheese gifts? That’s in a delicious league of its own.

Take our curd for it: These cheese-centric gifts are very, very Gouda. Feta up with these puns? No sweat — whether you want to drop a lot of cheddar (sorry, had to get one more in there) or a little, we’ve got must-have gifts for every type of fromage aficionado on your list. They may be really cheesy — but in the best way possible.

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Hudson Grace
$32.00

Your recipient can never have enough charcuterie boards — especially when it's as sleek as this black stone board from Diane Keaton's collab with Hudson Grace. It'll stand out in any tablescape, and you can even put it in the dishwasher at the end of the night for easy cleaning.

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Goodles
$15.96

The convenience of boxed mac and cheese is undeniable, but it'll come especially handy during the holidays. Goodles' Cheddy Mac is like a grown-up version of their childhood favorite, but packed with more protein, fiber, and nutrients.

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Uncommon Goods
$65.00

Equal parts serveware and conversation starter, this turntable-inspired board features a slate platter and a hidden slicer as the needle. It's perfect for someone who's all about the vibes.

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Boarderie
$239.00
was $289.00

Boarderie's Deluxe Arte Board & Baked Brie Feast was one of Oprah's Favorite Things last year, and after trying it ourselves we can see why. The acacia wood tray holds three types of pastry-wrapped baked Brie, plus ready-to-eat meats, nuts, dried fruit, crackers, and chocolate. There's even bamboo cutlery! All the lucky recipient has to do is warm the Brie and boom! Instant party.

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Etsy
$15.00

This vintage-looking cheese-printed tea towel makes a perfect gift on its own, or it can be used for wrapping your recipient's favorite cheeses. Each one is printed with illustrations of Gruyère, Havarti, Gouda, mozzarella, Jarlsberg, Monterey Jack, Manchego, Munster, and cheddar.

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Amazon
$10.59
was $28.00

Let a food stylist walk you through creating all the beautiful charcuterie and cheese plates you've always admired — but had no clue how to make yourself. That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life takes a color-by-numbers approach, showing you exactly what to place and where.

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QVC.com
$24.99
was $33.00

Bring the restaurant right to your dinner table with this handheld electric cheese grater. Cordless, lightweight, and easy to use, this rechargeable grater comes with two stainless-steel drums for both coarse and fine grating.

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Uncommon Goods
$18.00

These clever sillicone butter and cheese huggers cap off the cut ends so everything stays soft and fresh — no more dried-out, crumbly cheese ends that go to waste.

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Murray's Cheese
$65.00

This charming baking set has everything for a perfect baked Brie moment: a round of Murray's Brie, fig spread, and a perfectly sized baking crock with lid.

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Uncommon Goods
$33.00

Or if they want to try making their own cheese, this Italian cheese-making kit can help them make 10 different types of cheese, including bocconcini, burrata, mascarpone, mozzarella, and ricotta.

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Katie Kimmel
$40.00

Now cheese lovers can wear their love for all the world to see with this mozzarella sticks sweatshirt.

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Goldbelly
$79.95

The cheese and cheesecake in this gift set are crafted by nuns in the peaceful cloister of New Skete in update New York. The three cheesespreads are horseradish, creamy cheddar, and tawny port.

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Saxelby Cheese
$65.00

Everybody loves a gooey grilled cheese, and this gift sets your friend or family member up for the best. It includes rich and delicious Cowbella salted butter, savory Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, and fruity Reading Raclette — all the fixings needed for perfect grilled cheeses.

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West Elm
$48.00
was $60.00

This classic round marble board with brass handles is an elegant backdrop for any spread. Perfect for entertainers or for anyone who appreciates a treat-yourself moment.

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Amazon
$19.72

There's a very specific person who will enjoy this gift, and honestly, that’s the type of person we'd want to be friends with. This 40-pack of Cheez-Its will ensure that some lucky person is always ready for their next snack session.

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Murray's Cheese
$77.00

Created with cave-aged Cornelia, a round of velvety ash-coated Selles-Sur-Cher, and a button of bright, milky Vermont Creamery Bijou, this cheese tower can be enjoyed as-is, but we suggest adding in some crackers, jam, and other flavors to make it a truly special indulgence.

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Etsy
$45.49
was $69.99

The custom engraving on this bamboo board is sweet, but the drawer holding cheese knives, little slate boards, and a wine opener is a clincher.

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Goldbelly
$79.95

Junior's is a New York City restaurant institution that's known for their cheesecake, but now you can gift this regional delicacy to anyone in the country. The cheesecake is light and fluffy, and because the bottom layer is a signature spongecake (rather than graham cracker crust), this dessert travels surprisingly well.

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Macy's
$36.99
was $60.00

This set of 7 French cheese knives and spreaders come in jewel-like colors that'll pop on any charcuterie board or table.

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Williams Sonoma
$79.95

This electric fondue set is perfect for people who love hosting as much as they love cheese. Just pug it in without worrying about lighting butane or candles.

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Amazon
$20.94
was $22.00

Another luxury that cheese-lovers can appreciate is a cheese slicer. Whereas a regular knife will drag through semi-soft cheeses, the wired slicer cuts effortlessly and neatly.

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Food52
$35.75

This is very much an IYKYK kind of gift for the serious cheese stan. A cheese vault will let your cheese "breathe" so it doesn't get too moist, and it lasts longer than a roll of cheese paper. Plus, there's an optional divider so you can store more than one piece of cheese.

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Amazon
$27.49

This portable raclette set means cheesey goodness wherever and whenever you want. Just melt your cheese over some tea lights and then use the included spatula to slather it over burgers, nachos — whatever your heart and stomach desire.

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Amazon
$16.99

A microplane isn't just for zesting citrus; it's great for shaving parmesan over pasta as well. This one is dishwasher safe and comes in a ton of colors.

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Etsy
$14.99

These clever wire cheese markers let you identify cheeses in cheeky cursive.

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Uncommon Goods
$67.99
was $85.00

How cute is this personalized cheese board? You can grab it in the shape of the recipient's first or last initial. The generous grooves in the design will hold grapes, olives, crackers, and more.

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Amazon
$107.34

If you're not one for knives, this cheese curler shreds a block of cheese into snack-ready ribbons.

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Etsy
$24.00

For the cheese lover who'd be happy to wear their fandom with pride, check out this charming swiss cheese necklace.