Christmas Cheese Gifts & Holiday Boards

Since 1954, generations of New York families have made Ideal Cheese part of their Christmas. Holiday cheese from our counter at 942 1st Ave — cut to order, wrapped with care — is the gift that never disappoints and the board that steals the party.

Gifts that ship nationwide: Our Christmas gift baskets — French classics, Italian favorites, and our signature assortments — ship anywhere in the country. Order by the shipping cutoff on idealcheese.com to guarantee Christmas delivery (we recommend ordering by mid-December for ground shipping).

Corporate holiday gifts: Need 10 gifts? 100? We do corporate cheese gifts with your message included. Email cheeseinfo@idealcheese.com and we’ll handle the rest.

For your own table: Come in December and let us build your Christmas board — the cheeses, the accompaniments, the whole thing. It’s what we live for.

Frequently asked questions

When should I order Christmas cheese gifts?

Order by mid-December for standard ground shipping; check idealcheese.com for this year’s exact cutoff.

Do you do corporate Christmas gifts?

Yes — bulk cheese gifts with personalized messages. Email cheeseinfo@idealcheese.com.

What are your holiday hours?

Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 9:30am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm. Confirm Christmas Eve/Day hours on idealcheese.com as the holiday approaches.

Can I pick up a ready-made holiday board?

Yes — order ahead for pickup at 942 1st Ave.