22 Gift Ideas for Anyone Whose Love Language Is Cheese

So they’ve got the cheese, meats, dried fruit, nuts, even the plate…but somehow your in-laws are lacking in flair. These cheese board styling cards offer up ideas on how to plate that beloved charcuterie board so it's looking (and tasting) its finest.

No need for your cheese-obsessed sweetheart to hit the road to get a taste of America’s best cheeses; Williams Sonoma has put together a cheese crate full of goodies that will make for the perfect backyard picnic instead. The crate’s award-winning cheeses include a cheddar-like Utah-made Promontory, a sweet and nutty gouda from Wisconsin, and a creamy soft cheese from Georgia. Rounded out by wildflower honey, dried fruit, and nuts, all they’ll need to add is a nice baguette.

These simple cheese knives are sleek and elegant, and will be sure to illicit a ton of compliments from fellow cheese devotees. Best of all, they’ll match any serving tray or cheese plate your loved one brings out.

Fresh off the farm, these adorable jam sets will amp up any cheese spread for that friend who loves to host. Mix and match a set of two or three adorable jars, with flavors like blueberry, fig, apricot, peach, and more.

For your Francophile friend: There’s not a cozier dinner party than a raclette party. This handy Boska set includes eight mini pans and spatulas, perfect for a night of melting ooey, gooey cheese onto freshly toasted crostini, sauteed veggies, and cured meats. Best of all, there’s no garish electrical cord getting in the way–the stylish set runs on tea lights and can even be taken camping!

Murray’s has a reputation for selling some damn good cheese, and this cheese sampler is a trip in its own right, compiling its best sellers from around the world. From cave-aged Swiss Gruyère to firm Spanish goat cheese to buttery Dutch gouda, this cheese gift basket will make for some tasty armchair travels.

This is no simple cheese plate—it’s the ultimate charcuterie board. Complete with ceramic bowls, grooved slots, and a cheese knife set (in a hidden drawer!), this serving platter can hold it all.

This DIY kit has everything your crafty, cheese-obsessed buddy needs to make four types of cheese all on their own. Give them the chance to wow a partner, parents, or friends when they whip out batches of their very own mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta and burrata.

Jasper Hill Farm is buzzworthy for a reason. Its array of award-winning cheeses have become cult classics amongst cheese lovers, and any aficionado would be tickled to receive this gift box. Inside are three radically different cow’s milk cheeses aged by the Cellars at Jasper Hill, an artisan partnership in Vermont, that fosters sustainable business opportunities for Greensboro dairy farmers. One is a sweet, creamy soft cheese, another a nutty Old English–style cheddar, and the third is the gooey, funky, and famous Little Hosmer.

The Venn diagram of cheese lovers and pasta lovers might as well be a circle, and nothing could be a more perfect marriage of the two than pasta alla ruota (cheese wheel pasta). While a ticket to Italy may break the bank, it may still be a cheaper than an 80-pound wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. Make your cheesy pasta-loving friend’s dreams comes true with this 10-pound wheel of nutty, sharp Reggianito. Now, tableside pasta can be a nightly occurrence with this legendary cheese gift.

A good cheese can only be made better with a great glass of wine. Take the luck out of choosing the right one and let your cheese-loving bestie do it through a Winc membership. This wine subscription box offers bottles of vino from either end of the Pacific—and everything in between—and allows subscribers to tailor to their tastes.

Cost: Subscriptions start at $39 per month for three bottles

Indulging in self-care can take on a whole new meaning with this little brie baker as part of the kitchen lineup. The bright white dish will turn a wheel of brie into a warm, melty, luxury experience, ideal for any friend who loves their appetizers rich and decadent.

Flipping through this book of insanely decadent grilled cheeses will get anyone’s creative juices flowing, not to mention their salivary glands. Inspire your dairy-loving darling with new sandwich ideas from this mouthwatering cookbook, where melted cheese is king.

Make ’em melt with this darling fondue pot, complete with four fondue forks, a burner, and a base. It’s dishwasher-safe, so your friend’s snug night in will end with a full belly and an easy cleanup. Sweet dreams are made of the creamy goodness this pot can produce.

Move over, other subscription gifts: This club is for the ultimate cheese geeks. A membership includes three artisan cheeses delivered to your favorite cheese lover's door, detailed tasting notes and profiles, and suggestions on how to serve their new fancy fromage.

Cost: Membership is $42 per month

For the truest of cheese lovers, enter Capabunga’s cheese vault, for storing what is most precious. This food-grade silicone box keeps cheeses fresh, allowing them to breath while wicking away moisture. A handy divider means your cheese fanatic can store up to two types of their favorite fromage, be it creamy goat cheese or grateable Pecorino.

Though we left Lactaid pills off this list of cheese gift ideas, our heart goes out to all the non-cheese-eating (or heavily-affected) cheese lovers out there. For your sister who’s gone vegan or your BFF who can no longer scarf down an entire block of cheddar with you (hello, lactose intolerance), Srimu’s plant-based cheeses are a thoughtful, tasty gift. Its Eternal box includes three “not cheeses” inspired by the classics: pepper jack, cream cheese, and sweet Gorgonzola.

Your cheese lover got a dairy drawer full to the brim? This vintage-inspired T-shirt is sure to please, and you feta believe it's a lot classier than a cheesy pun shirt.

Small-batch, artisanal, and traditional cheeses—that’s Cheesemonger Box’s credo. This indie company curates a variety of high-quality European and American cheeses, and offers a monthly subscription that any cheese-loving friend will fawn over. You can gift just the one, send a box monthly, or every other month.

Cost: $75 per month

For the friend who has has a cheese for every mood and occasion, these reusable beeswax food wraps are a storage godsend. Made from 100% cotton that is coated in water-resistant beeswax, these eco-friendly sheets will cling to a block of cheese easier than plastic wrap. Even better, Bee Kitchen makes them in gorgeous patterns.