Lunch & cakes
Join us for a relaxed lunch with freshly prepared cheese-led dishes, great coffee and a tempting selection of cakes.
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 up to 25 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.
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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 Poynton 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 Poynton evening events are relaxed, generous and made for people who really love cheese. Places are limited, so advance booking is recommended.
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.
Thursday 5 November · 6pm
Fondue Night
£20pp
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 14 November · 6.30pm
Cheese & Wine Tasting: Rare & Unusual
£45 per person
Discover five specially selected Rare & Unusual 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.
Thursday 19 November · 6pm
The Cheesemonger's Table: France's Best Kept Secrets
£32 per person · drinks not included
Everyone knows Brie and Camembert. This evening is about the French cheeses that rarely leave France.
Join us at our long communal table for a guided tasting of five artisan French cheeses, chosen from small producers and lesser-known regions. Your cheesemonger presents each one in turn, talking you through where it comes from, how it's made and what to look for as you taste.
Charcuterie, olives, fresh bread, crackers and chutneys are on the table to share, and a selection of French wines will be available on the night.
Saturday 28 November · 6.30pm
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.
Thursday 3 December · 6pm
Christmas Cheese & Wine Tasting
£45 per person
Start the festive season the way it should be started: with a glass of fizz in your hand and good cheese on the table.
Enjoy five specially selected artisan cheeses, each paired with its own wine. Your cheesemonger will guide you through every pairing and share the stories, flavours and textures behind each cheese, along with a few ideas for your own Christmas cheeseboard.
£45 per person, including a glass of fizz on arrival, five cheeses and five paired wines.
Saturday 5 December · 6.30pm
Christmas Unlimited Raclette Night
£35 per person · drinks not included
Come hungry for our Christmas unlimited melted raclette, including exclusive flavours available especially for the night.
Served with baked bread, potatoes, Pigs in Blankets, greens and pickles, plus one plate of charcuterie per booking or table. Additional charcuterie is available separately.
Saturday 12 December · 6.30pm
Christmas Fondue Night
£25pp (Minimum 2 guests)
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.
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.
Private evening bookings include exclusive use of The Cheese Yard and are subject to a minimum spend of £400 on food and drinks. If the total spend is less than £400, the difference will be charged as a venue hire fee.
Fridays private bookings have a minumum spend of £600.
Your 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
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.
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.
