There's more to us than cheese...

  • DAILY DELI ITEMS

    Apart from our award‑winning cheeses, we also stock a wide range of everyday essentials. You’ll find freshly baked breads, handmade pork pies, scotch eggs, quiches straight from the oven, and a selection of samosas and onion bhajis. For a Mediterranean touch, explore our fresh olive bar, packed with vibrant flavours and quality produce.

  • SAUCES & RELISHES

    We carry an extensive range of chutneys, relishes and pickles from carefully  selected suppliers. Our shelves include British favourites such as Piccalilli and Ploughman’s Pickle, alongside more cosmopolitan flavours like Apricot & Ginger, Caramelised Onion Marmalade and Fresh Chilli Jam.

  • MEATS

    Our meat counter features an impressive selection of English charcuterie alongside beautifully air‑dried hams from Italy and Spain. And of course, we always have our ever‑popular Homecooked Honey Roast Ham — a customer favourite and a true staple of the counter.

  • CHOCOLATES & BISCUITS

    We work with a talented independent chocolatier who creates a superb range of luxury handmade truffles for us in a variety of flavours. Alongside these, we also stock the ever‑popular Summerdown peppermint chocolates — a truly distinctive flavour to savour. Our shelves are rounded out with a selection of biscuits and cakes, from everyday treats to beautifully presented gift tins perfect for those looking for something special.

  • COFFEES

    We are proud to have two long‑standing independent coffee suppliers in the store. One has been providing us with exceptional coffees for over forty years, while the other - Workerbee Coffee from Didsbury -

     proudly supports Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre. Most of our coffees are supplied as whole beans and can be freshly ground to suit your preferred brewing method.

  • BREADS

    We offer a selection of sourdough breads and croissants from the award‑winning Pollen Bakery in Manchester. Available Thursday through Saturday, these artisan bakes are highly recommended and always in demand.

The Cheese Hamlet Team...

OWNER

John Axon

I’ve been selling cheese for forty years, so you could say I know my way around a cheeseboard. My career has taken me far and wide in search of new discoveries to bring back to the store, and I’ve judged at countless national and international cheese competitions.

Favourite Cheese – Choosing a favourite is never easy - it changes with the seasons and, of course, with what I’m drinking. In the colder months, paired with fuller, more robust red wines, I lean towards Colston Bassett Mature Stilton or Premier Cru Gruyère. When summer arrives, lighter and more refreshing white wines call for Crumbly Lancashire, Baron Bigod or a Rachel Goat’s Cheese.

Top Tip – For a successful cheeseboard, keep things simple. Choose four or five cheeses that offer a balance of strengths, flavours, textures, colours and milk types. Garnish with fresh and dried fruits, and keep stronger chutneys on the side. Membrillo‑style pastes are ideal — their gentle sweetness complements the cheeses without overpowering them, allowing each one to shine.

A Few of Our Favourite Things

See also...

BRENDA

Le Premier Cru Gruyere  – Nutty, fruity, cave-aged Swiss cheese

FRANCES

Crumbly Lancashire  – Fresh and tangy with a crumbly texture

SAIRAH

Old Amsterdam – Beautiful caramel flavour

KATHY

Brie Donge – Silky and buttery, full-flavoured Brie