If you’re looking for a slightly unusual gift for someone this Christmas, have you ever considered a cheese advent calendar? It may sound like a strange option, but this innovative creation has grown in popularity over the last few years. For cheese lovers, it’s not hard to see why.
Cheese advent calendars are exactly what they sound like; 24 or 25 cheese-filled drawers for the countdown to Christmas. But there’s more than just one kind out there. We’ve compiled all the gouda options for the brie-siest ways to give meaningful gifts this year.
Why choose advent calendars?
We’re huge fans of advent calendars, which have come a long way since the days of 24 doors of cheap chocolates. Check out our other guides on stationery advent calendars, jewellery advent calendars, and our top pick of women's and men’s advent calendars.
Not only is there a huge variety in the types you can get, but you’re getting lots of little samples of one product. This is ideal for people who are tricky to buy for and only like one or two things.
You’re also getting great value in your advent calendar – the total value of the items inside is usually a lot more than what you pay. Plus they often include limited editions or seasonal specials.
It’s good to note that cheese advent calendars should be stored in the fridge, so make sure recipients have one big enough to accommodate it.
Cheese selection process
We’ve included a variety of brands and budgets in our roundup, from retailers we know and love (and some you can earn cashback on). The selection is in ascending price order with a price range of £15 to £189.
Even the higher-priced calendars can still be an option if you decide to group gift with others. You’ll also find a good mixture of cheese, whether you want 24 from the same brand or all different types.
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#1 The Crafty Herd
We usually start our rundown with the OG in cheese advent calendars, So Wrong It’s Nom. But it looks like there's no such version available this year, so we've got a budget alternative from Ocado.
The Crafty Herd
Cheese Advent Calendar
Price: £7.50
Weight per cheese: 16g
What you get:
This Ilchester Cheese gift features 25 mini truckles of cheese in a foldable cardboard calendar that fits right in the door of your fridge. Pick it from Ocado with your next shop (minimum spend £40) and enjoy a shelf life of at least three weeks.
Where to buy: Ocado
#2 The Chuckling Cheese Company
A more recent player to the cheese game, this Lincolnshire-based company has gained in popularity. They’re second on the list with their reasonably-priced 'Merry Cheesemas' 2025 cheese advent calendar.
The Chuckling Cheese Company
Be Merry and Cheesy
Price: £23.99
Weight per cheese:
40g + 28g per chutney
What you get:
12 mini cheese truckles, 6 mini chutney jars, and 6 mini biscuit packs make up this Merry Cheesemas delight. For a little extra, you can add gift wrap and a personal gift message card. Available to buy online or pick up for free from their warehouse in Skegness.
Where to buy: Chuckling Cheese
#3 George & Joseph
Artisanal cheesemongers George & Joseph are only stocking 30 of their cheese advent calendars this year, so it’s first come first served. The calendar is delivered free in two instalments: 28th November and 12th December.
George & Joseph
Cheese Advent Calendar 2025
[SOLD OUT]
Price: £120
Weight per cheese: 75g
What you get:
24 hand-picked British artisanal cheeses delivered in two boxes (12 cheeses per box) on Thursday 28th November and Thursday 12th December. Each box will come with tasting notes per cheese so you can try your hand at cheesemongering. Of the 40 advent calendars stocked this year, just 4 are left right now!
Where to buy: George & Joseph
#4 The Courtyard Dairy
This award-winning cheesemonger has been featured on the BBC, so they know a thing or two about cheese. Their advent calendar arrives in two sets on 28th November and 11th December and cheeses should be eaten within two weeks of delivery.
The Courtyard Dairy
Cheese 'Advent Calendar'
[SOLD OUT]
Price: £135
Weight per cheese: 80g
What you get:
24 cheeses, including new releases and award winners. You’ll receive tasting notes, tips, and drink pairings to enhance your cheese experience. You'll get two deliveries of 12 cheeses each, on 28th November and 11th December. There are just 16 left in stock.
Where to buy: The Courtyard Dairy
#5 Paxton & Whitfield
For their fifth year running, Paxton & Whitfield are releasing a cheese advent calendar, but there is limited stock. Three deliveries of eight hand-cut artisan cheeses which arrive on 28th November, 5th December, and 12th December. They also focus on sustainability with 100% sheep’s wool packaging and carbon-neutral delivery.
Paxton & Whitfield
Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar 2025
SOLD OUT
Price: £150
Weight per cheese: 75g
What you get:
New and exclusive cheeses as well as classic picks that make up 24 hand-picked, hand-cut, and hand-wrapped European and British cheeses. You'll get three deliveries with eight cheese each on 28th November, 5th December, and 12th December. Each pack comes with tasting notes and pairing suggestions, with free UK delivery.
Where to buy: Paxton & Whitfield
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#6 The Cheese Geek
The Cheese Geek has only been around since 2017, but they have an impressive array of products, including their cheese advent calendar. Each of the three batches is delivered free to mainland UK on 28th November, 5th December, and 12th December.
The Cheese Geek
Cheese Advent Calendar
[SOLD OUT]
Price: £150
Weight per cheese:
75g
What you get:
Alongside your 24 samples of cheese, you'll get a box of crackers, a 45g pot of honey, and a condiment jar to complement your advent goodies. Delivery is free and comes in three instalments on 28th November, 5th December, and 12th December.
Where to buy: The Cheese Geek
#7 The Welsh Cheese Company
Go big or go home, as they say. We’ve listed this cheesemonger last to feature their Giant Welsh Cheese Advent Calendar, but if you want smaller and cheaper, they offer a six-window version for just £49.
The Welsh Cheese Company
GIANT Welsh Cheese Advent Calendar
Price: £189
Weight per cheese: 120g–200g
What you get:
4.2kg worth of cheesy goodness from seven different Welsh cheesemakers. The gigantic calendar splits up into four triangles so you can fit it in your fridge more easily. For smaller budgets, they also feature a smaller cheese advent calendar for £49.
Where to buy: The Welsh Cheese Company
A feta gift than most
Switch from sweet to savoury with these amazing choices for alternative advent calendars for Christmas. Not only do you get to try all sorts of new flavours, but many of them you can share between two people.
If it’s a hit, it could become a regular gift your loved one looks forward to each year. That means you take the stress out of gift-giving and you can sample one from every company. You can even split the cost between two or three people for the more extravagant options.
We think cheese advent calendars are great gifts for something a bit different, great value, and a fun countdown to Christmas.
Do you have a favourite cheese advent calendar you’ve bought or received recently? Let us know in the comments what you loved about them and if you’d buy again.