Handmade cheese wedding cakes, crafted in Northumberland.

A show-stopping alternative to the traditional cake, our bespoke cheese wedding cakes are built from tiers of cheese handmade in our dairy on Blagdon Estate. Serve yours as a centrepiece, a dessert course, or the heart of your evening spread. Every cake is bespoke: choose your cheeses layer by layer, dress it to match your day. Our Cheese Wedding Cakes must be ordered 4 months in advance and can't be purchased online. They are collection only due to the bespoke nature of the cheeses. All of our Cheese Wedding Cakes are supplied undressed.
Four-tier cheese wedding cake dressed with daisies and a bride and groom topper, surrounded by grapes, strawberries and kiwi Tiered cheese wedding cake with figs and grapes under a Say Cheese topper, on a buffet table with crackers and chutneys Tiered cheese wedding cake with figs, ringed with green and red grapes, in a glass-walled room set for a wedding reception Cheese wedding cake topped with bright flowers and bunting, with grapes and crackers, on a silver stand by a wedding post box Bride and groom cutting their tiered cheese wedding cake, decorated with pink roses and figs Cheese wedding cake decorated with white roses and trailing ivy on a wooden stand, with a tower of cupcakes beside it

How It Works

1. Taste

Order a sample pack or book a consultation

2. Design

Choose your tiers and cheeses with our help.

3. Collect

Pick up your finished cake, ready to dress.

Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Packs

If you live outside of the area, or would like to try the cheeses at home, Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Packs are available to order for delivery, and we will advise you on the structure of your cake over the phone and email.
Close view of a tiered cheese wedding cake with a flag naming each cheese, cream roses and two toy figures on the top tier

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Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Pack: Nettle, Original, Oak Smoked, Chilli, Chesterwood, Elsdon and Redesdale wedges on a wooden board

Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Pack

£17.00

Order a Northumberland Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Pack to help you decide which cheeses you would like for your special day.

Wedding Consultations

Arrange a wedding consultation with us to decide which cake is right for you and to make your cheese selection (samples included!). N.B. due to holding the consultations in our Cheese Loft Café we can only accommodate 2 people at the consultation. Contact us to arrange your consultation using the link below, or calling 01670 789 798 (option 1).

 Arrange A Wedding Consultation

Pick Your Cake Design

Four-tier cheese wedding cake dressed with daisies and a bride and groom topper, surrounded by grapes, strawberries and kiwi

Large 4-tier Cheese Cake

Serves 140 - 160 people.
Approximately 11kg.

£395.00

Four-tier cheese wedding cake with a flag naming each cheese, red and green grapes, and two jars of chutney in front

Small 4-tier Cheese Cake

Serves 100 - 120 people.
Approximately 8kg.

£280.00

Three-tier cheese wedding cake topped with strawberries, grapes, blueberries and kiwi slices on a wooden board

Large 3-tier Cheese Cake

Serves 100 people.
Approximately 7.5kg.

£265.00

Five-tier cheese wedding cake with cream roses, flags naming cheeses such as Nettle and Chilli, and two toy figures on top

5-tier Cheese Cake

Serves 60 - 70 people.
Approximately 4.5kg.

£180.00

Cheese Wedding Cake FAQs

How far in advance should I order my cheese wedding cake?

We ask that you order at least four months before your big day. Each cake is made to order from cheeses handcrafted in our dairy, so this lead time lets us prepare everything to perfection.
How many people does a cheese wedding cake serve?

Our standard designs serve from 60 to 160 guests - see the guide under each design. As a rule of thumb, allow about 70g of cheese per person if the cake is served as a cheese course, or less if it is one of several evening treats.
How much does a cheese wedding cake cost?

Our four standard designs are priced from £180 to £395, as shown above. Because every cake is bespoke, the final price depends on the tiers and cheeses you choose - we will confirm it with you at your consultation or over the phone.
Can I order a cheese wedding cake online?

No. Because every cake is made to order and collected from the dairy, we take wedding cake orders by phone on 01670 789 798 (option 1), by email to weddings@northumberlandcheese.co.uk or at a consultation. Only the Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Pack can be ordered online.
Do you deliver, or is it collection only?

Collection only, from our dairy on Blagdon Estate, due to the bespoke nature of the cheeses.
Which cheeses can I choose for my cake?

Any of our own Northumberland cheeses, made from cows', goats' and sheep's milk - from Original and Nettle to Oak Smoked, Chilli, Redesdale, Elsdon and Chesterwood. Nettle, our bestseller, is the most popular choice for the large tiers, and we can add other cheeses to complement our own, such as soft continental cheeses. We will help you build tiers that look and taste right together.
Are the cheeses vegetarian? What about allergens?

All of our cheeses are pasteurised, and the seven in our sample pack - Original, Nettle, Oak Smoked, Chilli, Redesdale, Elsdon and Chesterwood - are suitable for vegetarians. Every cake contains milk; other allergens depend on the cheeses you choose, so please tell us about any dietary requirements when you get in touch.
Do the cakes come decorated?

All of our cheese wedding cakes are supplied undressed. Most couples dress the cake on the day with fruit, flowers, foliage or a topper - we are happy to share ideas at your consultation.
Can we taste the cheeses before we decide?

Yes. Order a Cheese Wedding Cake Sample Pack to try our cheeses at home, or book a consultation at the dairy, where samples are included.
How do wedding consultations work?

Consultations are held in our Cheese Loft Café at the dairy and include samples of the cheeses. Because of space we can accommodate two people per consultation - if more people would like a say in the selection, order a sample pack as well. Book by emailing weddings@northumberlandcheese.co.uk or calling 01670 789 798 (option 1).
How should I store and serve the cake on the day?

Keep the cheese refrigerated until the day, then take it out two to three hours before serving so it comes to room temperature. Dress the cake as close to serving as you can and keep it out of direct sunlight.
Can the cheese cake be served as part of the meal?

Yes - many couples serve the cake as the cheese course or dessert, or as the centrepiece of an evening buffet with crackers, chutney and fruit.
A cheesemaker in a white coat and hairnet holding wrapped cheeses between tall racks in the dairy's cheese store

Four Decades of Farmhouse Cheese

We began making farmhouse cheese in the heart of Northumberland in 1984, starting with a single ewe's milk cheese in the Rede Valley. Four decades on, we still craft every award-winning cheese by hand at our dairy on Blagdon Estate.

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