Approximately 100 g of cheese is recommended per person. In addition to the well-known Cheddar, Gouda and Mature Cheddar, Clover also manufactures a wide variety of other cheeses such as Blaauwkrantz, Edam, Tusser's, Emmental and a range of Italian cheeses.
Many imported cheese varieties are also available in the larger centres. Excess is, however, unnecessary. A selection of 6 to 8 types of cheese should be ample.
Place the cheese on the boards in large pieces of 200 g - 400 g and serve at room temperature. Never arrange cheese on lettuce leaves or let it come into contact with cut tomatoes, as it becomes damp and unappetising.
Peppadews™ sweet piquant peppers, fresh herbs, baby tomatoes and other vegetables are all suitable for garnishing, provided they are kept separate from the cheese. Ensure that the vegetables are crisp and fresh, as your guests may want to enjoy them with their cheese.
Remove the wax layer from the tops and bottoms of cheeses such as Gouda and Mature Cheddar, but leave the strips on the sides to facilitate identification and handling.
The edible crust of cheeses such as Camembert and Brie should of course not be removed, and these exotic cheeses may be placed on the cheese board in their foil wrappings.
Quantities of Cheese Per Person
The following cheese quantities below are sufficient for a cheese and wine party lasting 3 hours and longer, and 1 - 3 hours, where no other protein food is served.
