The Ultimate Paxton's Hamper

When only the very best will do.

There are Christmas hampers, and then there's The Ultimate Paxton's Hamper. A magnificent celebration of exceptional cheese, fine wines and all the delicious things that make Christmas such a pleasure.

This is a hamper for those who appreciate the finer details. The perfectly matured Stilton, the generous wedge of Cheddar, the bottle of something rather special that's been waiting for the right occasion. We've brought together some of our most celebrated cheeses, our favourite festive accompaniments and a few little luxuries to enjoy long after the cheeseboard has been cleared.

At its heart is a spectacular selection of British and Continental cheeses. Our Paxton's Cave Aged Cheddar Truckle, weighing an impressive 1.8kg, offers rich, complex flavours developed through careful maturation. Alongside it sits a generous Half Baby Stilton, with its beautifully creamy texture and deep, savoury character. No Christmas cheeseboard would be complete without it.

For lovers of soft cheese, there's a whole Baron Bigod, a magnificent 1kg bloomy-rinded cheese with a rich, buttery paste, and Swiss Vacherin Mont d'Or, wrapped in spruce bark and wonderfully spoonable when ripe. We've also included two Dazel Ash, delicate goat's milk cheeses with striking ashed rinds and a fresh, creamy character.

And what would a cheeseboard of this scale be without something good to drink? We've selected five bottles to explore, from a beautifully rounded French Merlot and an oak-aged white Rioja to the fine bubbles of Crémant de Jura Blanc de Blancs. Our Tawny Port and Monbazillac complete the selection, both particularly lovely with blue cheese.

The accompaniments are equally generous. There's a selection of five different crackers and Cracker Bakes, from classic sourdough and buttermilk to fruity, seeded varieties. Chutneys, preserves and cornichons offer everything from bright acidity and gentle spice to rich fruit sweetness, so there's always something delicious to pair with the next cheese.

And because this is Christmas, we've made sure there are plenty of treats beyond the cheeseboard. Paxton's Handmade Sea Salt Fudge, Traditional Scottish Shortbread, Fruit Cake for Cheese and a traditional Christmas Pudding all have their place.

We've even included a set of Paxton's Cheese Knives, a ceramic Camembert Baker and a reusable Paxton & Whitfield tote bag, so the pleasures of this hamper can be enjoyed well beyond the festive season.

Beautifully presented across three luxury wrapped Paxton & Whitfield gift boxes, The Ultimate is a truly extraordinary gift. One to bring out over several days of celebration, share with the people you love and return to whenever someone asks, "Is there any cheese left?"

What's Inside

• Paxton's Cave Aged Cheddar Truckle (1.8kg): A whole truckle of our Cave Aged Cheddar, with a firm texture, rich savoury flavours and a wonderfully lingering finish.

• Half Baby Stilton (minimum 1kg): A generous piece of traditional Stilton with a creamy texture, distinctive blue veining and deep, savoury character.

• Swiss Vacherin Mont d'Or (400g): A soft, spruce-wrapped cow's milk cheese with a luscious texture and distinctive woodland flavours.

• Whole Baron Bigod (1kg): A magnificent British bloomy-rinded cheese with a rich, buttery paste and earthy, savoury depth.

• Dazel Ash (2 cheeses): Delicate goat's milk cheeses with beautiful ashed rinds, creamy textures and fresh, gently tangy flavours.

• Domaine St Estève Merlot: A smooth, fruit-forward French red with ripe berry flavours and soft tannins.

• Belezon Rioja Blanco Oak Aged, Bodegas Zugober: An oak-aged Spanish white wine with ripe fruit, freshness and subtle savoury complexity.

• Crémant de Jura Blanc de Blancs NV: An elegant sparkling wine from the Jura with fine bubbles and fresh acidity.

• Paxton's Tawny Port (50cl): A mellow, elegant Port with mature fruit and gentle wood notes, particularly good with blue cheese.

• Paxton's Monbazillac (50cl): A beautifully rich sweet wine with ripe fruit and honeyed notes, a classic partner for blue cheese.

• Sourdough Crispbreads (100g): Crisp sourdough crackers with a light texture and subtle savoury flavour.

• Cornish Buttermilk Crackers (100g): Light, crisp crackers made with buttermilk.

• Charcoal Crackers (100g): Crisp savoury crackers with a distinctive dark appearance.

• Apricot, Date & Sunflower Seed Cracker Bakes (100g): Crisp, gluten-free fruit and seed crackers with natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch.

• Multiseed & Pepper Cracker Bakes (100g): Gluten-free seeded crackers with a gentle peppery warmth.

• Tomato & Tamarind Chutney: A rich, tangy chutney balancing tomato with the distinctive fruity sharpness of tamarind.

• Cornichons Malossol (440g): Crisp pickled cornichons with a fresh, savoury tang, ideal for enjoying alongside cheese.

• Confit White Fig (120g): Sweet white fig with a delicate fragrance, particularly lovely with goat's cheese.

• Apricot, Cranberry & Orange Chutney (190g): A bright, fruity chutney with citrus notes and warming spice.

• Beetroot & Horseradish Chutney (190g): Earthy beetroot balanced with the gentle warmth of horseradish.

• Paxton's Handmade Sea Salt Fudge (150g): Rich, buttery fudge finished with a touch of sea salt.

• Paxton's Traditional Scottish Shortbread (170g): Crisp, buttery shortbread with a delicate crumb.

• Fruit Cake for Cheese (500g): A rich, fruit-filled cake made to accompany artisan cheeses.

• Paxton's Christmas Pudding (454g): A traditional festive pudding enriched with rum and brandy.

• Paxton's Cheese Knives, Set of Two: Two stainless steel cheese knives with riveted rosewood handles.

• Paxton & Whitfield Tote Bag: A reusable tote bag to enjoy long after Christmas.

• Paxton's Grey Camembert Baker: A lidded ceramic dish, perfect for baking Camembert and other soft cheeses.

Presented across three luxury wrapped Paxton & Whitfield gift boxes.

Delivery & Gifting

The Ultimate Paxton's Hamper is beautifully presented across three luxury wrapped gift boxes, with the option to include a personalised message printed on a Paxton & Whitfield gift card.

Our cheese deliveries are carefully packaged with 100% sheep's wool insulation and reusable icepacks and dispatched using an overnight delivery service to ensure your cheeses arrive in excellent condition.

Standard UK delivery is free on orders over £45, with exceptions for the Highlands and Islands. Choose your preferred Christmas delivery date at checkout. Free delivery dates are available while capacity lasts, with additional charges applying to premium delivery slots.

We recommend ordering early to secure the delivery date that suits your Christmas plans.

Due to the seasonal nature of some products, occasional substitutions may be necessary. Where this happens, we will endeavour to provide the closest possible alternative of comparable quality.