The Cheese Yard · Poynton

Cheese, good company and relaxed evenings on Park Lane.

Discover more than 80 British and Continental artisan cheeses to taste and take home, or join us for cheeseboards, Afternoon Cheese, raclette, fondue and Friday-evening dining.

80+ artisan cheesesTaste, discover & take home
Friday eveningsFood, wine and relaxed dining
Private eveningsFor groups of 12–20 guests
Poynton74 Park Lane · SK12 1RE

Eat · discover · take home

What to enjoy in Poynton

Come for lunch, stay for a Friday evening or let our cheesemongers help you find something brilliant for home.

Lunch & cakes

Join us for a relaxed lunch with freshly prepared cheese-led dishes, great coffee and a tempting selection of cakes.

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Raclette & fondue

Warm, generous and made for sharing: melted cheese, good company and a cosy table in our Poynton shop.

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Cheeseboards

Carefully chosen artisan cheeses served with chutney, quince and crackers—ideal for sharing and discovering new favourites.

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Wedding cheese towers

Create a show-stopping centrepiece, carefully selected around your tastes, guest numbers and wedding style.

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Cheese gifts

Send proper cheese with a curated gift box for birthdays, thank-yous, celebrations or simply because.

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Limited dates · booking essential

Upcoming events

Our Poynton evening events are relaxed, generous and made for people who really love cheese. Places are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

Thursday 17 September · 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.

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Thursday 24 September · 6pm

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.

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Thursday 15 October · 6pm

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.

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Thursday 29 October · 6pm

The Cheesemonger’s Table

£30 per person · drinks not included

Take your seat at our long communal table, already laid with charcuterie, olives, bread, crackers, chutneys and accompaniments.

Throughout the evening, your cheesemonger will introduce five specially selected artisan cheeses for everyone to discover together.

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Make the shop yours for the evening

Private cheese events in Poynton

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.

12–20 guestsYour choice of cheese experienceExclusive evening use

What our Poynton customers say

Find us on Park Lane

Plan your visit

74 Park Lane
Poynton · SK12 1RE

01625 250 010
poynton@cheeseyard.com

Shop opening hours

Tuesday–Thursday · 10am–5pm
Friday · 10am–6pm
Saturday · 10am–6pm

Table booking times

Tuesday–Thursday · 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm
Friday · 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm, 6pm & 6.30pm
Saturday · 12pm, 2pm & 4pm

Food service

Cheese is served throughout the day, with additional Friday-evening booking times. Please book ahead for Afternoon Cheese, raclette and fondue so we can have everything ready.

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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.