Lunch & cakes
Join us for a relaxed lunch with freshly prepared cheese-led dishes, great coffee and a tempting selection of cakes.
The original Cheese Yard · Est. 2013
Proper cheese, served in the heart of Knutsford.
Discover more than 80 British and Continental artisan cheeses to taste and take home, or settle in for cheeseboards, Afternoon Cheese, raclette, fondue and relaxed lunches.
80+ artisan cheesesTaste, discover & take home
Established 2013Independent Knutsford fromagerie
Private eveningsFor groups of 12–16 guests
Knutsford69 King Street · WA16 6DX
Eat · discover · take home
What to enjoy in Knutsford
Come for lunch, make an occasion of it or let our cheesemongers help you find something brilliant for home.
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Afternoon Cheese
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or catch-up with a generous savoury alternative to afternoon tea.
Raclette & fondue
Warm, generous and made for sharing: melted cheese, good company and a cosy table in our Knutsford shop.
Cheeseboards
Carefully chosen artisan cheeses served with chutney, quince and crackers—ideal for sharing and discovering new favourites.
Wedding cheese towers
Create a show-stopping centrepiece, carefully selected around your tastes, guest numbers and wedding style.
Cheese gifts
Send proper cheese with a curated gift box for birthdays, thank-yous, celebrations or simply because.
Limited dates · booking essential
Upcoming events
Our intimate evening events are relaxed, generous and made for people who really love cheese. Places are limited, so advance booking is recommended.
Friday 25 September · 6pm
Unlimited Raclette Night
£30 per person · drinks not included
Come hungry for unlimited melted raclette, including exclusive flavours available especially for the night.
Served with baked bread, potatoes, salad, greens and pickles, plus one plate of charcuterie per booking or table. Additional charcuterie is available separately.
Friday 2 October · 6pm
Fondue Night
£40 for two · additional guests £20
Settle in for a cosy evening with a generous pot of bubbling cheese fondue and plenty for dipping.
Drinks are not included; wine, fizz and other drinks will be available to order throughout the evening.
Saturday 3 October · 6.30pm
Cheese & Wine Tasting
£39 per person
Enjoy five specially selected artisan cheeses paired with five wines, plus a glass of fizz on arrival.
Your cheesemonger will guide you through every pairing and share the stories, flavours and textures behind each cheese.
Make the shop yours for the evening
Private cheese events in Knutsford
Gather your favourite people for a relaxed private evening built around brilliant cheese. Choose from raclette, fondue, cheeseboards or a guided cheese and wine experience.
Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, team evenings and memorable get-togethers.
12–16 guestsYour choice of cheese experienceExclusive evening use
What our Knutsford customers say
Find us on King Street
Plan your visit
69 King Street
Knutsford · WA16 6DX
Shop opening hours
Tuesday–Friday · 10am–5pm
Saturday · 10am–6pm
Table booking times
Tuesday–Friday · 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm
Saturday · 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Food service
Cheese is served throughout the day. Please book ahead for Afternoon Cheese, raclette and fondue so we can have everything ready for you.
Please be aware that we cannot accommodate nut allergies due to the size of our kitchen.
Cancellations made within 12 hours of the booking time will incur a £10 per person fee.
