Father’s Day: 10 Gifts for the Cheese Lover

Is your dad the greatest cheese lover you know? This Father’s Day go all in on cheese and get your dad one of these fun and delicious cheese gifts. From cheese to cards to cuff-links, here are the best cheese-lover Father’s day gifts you can get.

1. Cheese BBQ Griller

We’re gonna say it…there’s not enough cheese in BBQ! Let’s change that with this fun and handy Cheese Griller. With it, dad can make incredible dips, spreads, and all manner of ooey gooey cheese to his heart’s content.
Photo: Courtesy of Boska Holland.

2. Swiss Cheese Wood Cuff-links

Somehow these cuff-links manage to be both truly elegant and lots of fun at the same time. The light wood color is very modern and the little cheese design is whimsical and a bit cheeky! A unique gift for a classy dad with a cheesy sense of humor.
Photo: Courtesy of Wooden Accessories Co.

3. Cheese from Saxelby Cheesemongers

OK, now we’re getting serious. The cheese is here. These gift packages from the master cheesemongers at Saxelby cheese make for a very special gift for the true cheese lover. Dad will be impressed as soon as he sees the Saxelby name on the box. The options range from about $50 to over $250 with selections like American Cheese Society Winners Trio, a cheese and charcuterie combo, and more fine American cheeses.
Photo: Courtesy of Saxelby Cheesemongers.

4. Cheese & Beer by Janet Fletcher

This Gourmand Award winning book covers cheese and beer pairings and is packed with excellent ideas for entertaining and cooking with two of this earth’s most glorious creations – beer and cheese! Janet Fletcher is a James Beard Award-winning food journalist who teaches cheese-appreciation classes. (Sign us up!) Bonus points for including a few bottles of beer with the gift!
Photo: Courtesy of Janet Fletcher Food Writer.

5. Cheese Companion Honey Trio Gift Box

This artfully curated selection of raw honeys makes a beautiful gift. Pair it with some cheeses to make a special cheese plate that you can share together.

• Pair floral Orange Blossom Honey from Spain with ricotta, feta, or mild cheddar.
• Pair heady Wild Thyme and Flowers Honey from Greece with brie, camembert, or goat cheese.
• Pair bold Chestnut Honey from Greece with comte, cheddar, blue, Parmigiano or this aged goat cheese selection from Vermont Creamery.

These flavors will remind dad of the old country!

6. “Bein’ Cheesy Isn’t Easy” T-Shirt

If your cheese-loving dad is also the king of cheesy jokes then this is the gift for him! Guaranteed to put a smile on his face.

Did you hear about the explosion at the cheese factory?
There was de brie everywhere!

(We apologize for the terrible joke! It ain’t easy being cheesy.)
Photo: Courtesy of Top Dad Fathers Day Tees

7. Brooklyn Slate Cheese Board

Non-porous, durable slate makes for a long-lasting and stylish cheese board. These hand-cut cheese boards from Brooklyn Slate are of great quality and so beautiful you’ll want to keep them on your kitchen counter at all times. The slate is sourced from the family quarry in upstate New York, cut and cleaned to be food safe. The slate won’t absorb any cheese smell. Each cheese board has anti-slip padded feet and is packaged with soapstone chalk in a burlap bag. You can ask for a personal engraving to make it an even more special gift. From $29 to $48. Buy the mineral oil to protect the slate from staining.
Photo: Courtesy of Brooklyn Slate.

8. Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Cheddar Bratwurst

The Nueske family have been making quality smoked meats in Wisconsin since the 1950’s. This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of putting his feet up while you grill these mouthwatering cheese stuffed smoked brats.  So juicy, with a snappy casing and tender interior, filled with generous amounts of classic Wisconsin cheddar cheese. OK, we’re officially hungry now!
Photo: Courtesy of Nueske’s.

9. Dad’s Favorite Cheesemaking Kit

For the cheese-loving DIY dad. This cheesemaking kit was actually voted “best gift for a dad who loves culinary creations” by Faveable in 2016. Includes everything he’ll need (minus fresh ingredients) to make Mozzarella, Chevre (goat Cheese) Queso Blanco, Mascarpone and Ricotta. Phew! Comes with  detailed recipes & easy to follow instructions!!! For more information, you can also buy the instructional DVD.
Photo: Courtesy of Standing Stone Farms Cheese Making.

10. “Cheesiest Father’s Day Card” 

Last but not least, no gift is complete without a card. Stick with the cheese theme and download this fun printable card from Etsy. It’s very easy, just print or take the file to your closest printing shop to get a fun and memorable cheesy card for dad.
Photo: Courtesy of Download Posters.

We know your cheese-loving dad will be thrilled with any of these cheesy gifts. Have fun celebrating with family this Father’s Day!