Hollie Cheese Wedding Cake
Hollie Cheese Wedding Cake
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Hollie Cheese Wedding Cake - British & Irish 5-Layer Tower
British meets Irish in the Hollie - a distinctive 5-layer tower crowned with romantic French Neufchâtel and founded on rare Irish Gubbeen washed rind (not traditional cheddar!). This carefully curated selection bridges the Celtic seas with stunning nettle-wrapped Cornish Yarg, Lincoln Blue in pale yellow wax, and organic Godminster in burgundy wax. Perfect for intimate celebrations seeking something genuinely different from standard British towers. Reserve with just £60 today.
This beautifully balanced cheese wheel wedding cake serves 45–65 guests and weighs approximately 4.5kg, making it an ideal centrepiece for intimate elopements, micro-weddings, and exclusive celebrations. Each layer has been expertly hand-selected by Phil, our cheesemonger, to create a tower that tells a story—from French romance through West Country tradition to Irish artisan cheesemaking, with distinctive waxed cheeses adding visual drama throughout.
Why choose the Hollie cheese wedding cake?
- Unique Irish Gubbeen washed rind base (not traditional cheddar!)
- British-Irish celebration combining two great cheesemaking traditions
- Lincoln Blue in distinctive pale yellow wax
- Organic Godminster cheddar in burgundy wax
- Stunning nettle-wrapped Cornish Yarg
- Romantic Neufchâtel heart topper
- Perfect for intimate celebrations (45-65 guests)
- All cheeses are vegetarian-friendly
- Delivered ready to assemble with complete allergen information
The Hollie Wedding Cheese Tower - Layer by Layer
Top Layer – Neufchâtel Heart (0.2kg)
A romantic heart-shaped cheese from Normandy, France, with a white bloomy rind. Often compared to Camembert but with a saltier, sharper taste, this charming cheese adds a touch of French romance and elegance, making it the perfect crowning touch for your British-Irish wedding cheese tower.
- Dimensions: 9.5cm × 3cm
- Perfect for: Romantic presentation and French cheese lovers
Second Layer – Cornish Yarg (1kg)
Handcrafted in Cornwall and wrapped in edible nettle leaves, creating one of Britain's most visually striking cheeses. Under the nettle-wrapped rind, Cornish Yarg is luxuriously creamy, while at the core it becomes wonderfully crumbly. The distinctive appearance and complex texture make this layer a guaranteed talking point at your intimate celebration.
- Dimensions: 13cm × 8cm
- Perfect for: Visual impact and West Country flavour
Third Layer – Lincoln Blue (0.8kg)
A distinctive English blue cheese coated in pale yellow wax to retain moisture and protect its creamy interior. Lincoln Blue is exceptionally creamy, mature, and full of rich, complex flavour. The yellow wax coating creates beautiful visual contrast against the burgundy Godminster and red-hued Gubbeen, making this layer both a flavour and presentation highlight of the Hollie tower.
- Dimensions: 14cm × 5cm
- Perfect for: Blue cheese lovers and visual drama
Fourth Layer – Godminster Organic Cheddar (1kg)
A delicious organic vintage cheddar from the award-winning Godminster farm in Somerset, presented in distinctive burgundy wax. This creamy, savoury-sweet cheddar offers exceptional flavour with the added assurance of organic certification. The rich, mature character and striking burgundy presentation add sophistication to your British-Irish cheese tower.
- Dimensions: 15.5cm × 5cm
- Perfect for: Organic cheese lovers and visual impact
Bottom Layer – Irish Gubbeen with Washed Rind (1.5kg)
An exceptional Irish washed rind cheese from West Cork that makes the Hollie truly unique - no traditional cheddar base here! Gubbeen features a distinctive triple-layered bloom of different organisms, giving it a beautiful pinkish colour with white blooms. This artisan cheese has a rich, slightly pungent aroma with creamy, complex flavours that develop as it matures. The washed rind tradition brings authentic Irish farmhouse character and creates an entirely different foundation than typical British cheddar towers. Perfect for couples seeking Celtic connections or adventurous cheese lovers who want something genuinely distinctive.
- Dimensions: Approximately 18cm × 4cm
- Perfect for: Irish heritage, washed rind lovers, and those seeking alternatives to traditional cheddar bases
Hollie Cheese Wedding Cake - Key Information
Total Weight: Approximately 4.5kg of premium British and Irish artisan cheese
Serves: 45–65 wedding guests (as part of your reception)
Delivery: Supplied undecorated and ready to style. The tower is easy to assemble - stack the cheese wheels in the order provided.
Presentation: Arrives ready to assemble - stack the cheese wheels with a romantic Neufchâtel heart on top and rare Irish Gubbeen washed rind at the bottom.
Styling: Decorate with fresh flowers, fruit, foliage, or herbs to match your wedding theme
How to Order Your Hollie Cheese Wedding Cake
Ordering your perfect cheese wedding cake is simple and flexible:
- Secure your date with just a £60 deposit - Reserve your Hollie cheese wedding cake today with a small deposit
- Pay the balance later - Final payment isn't due until 2-3 weeks before your wedding date
- Book in advance - We recommend ordering at least 4 weeks ahead to guarantee the availability of rare Irish Gubbeen
- Delivered 1-2 days before - Your cheese arrives fresh via APC courier, ready to assemble
Why order today? The Hollie features rare Irish Gubbeen washed rind, organic Godminster, and distinctive Lincoln Blue in yellow wax from small artisan producers. Securing your order early ensures you get this unique British-Irish selection for your intimate celebration.
Reserve Your Hollie Cheese Tower Today - Just £60 Deposit.
Whether you're planning an intimate elopement with Irish connections, an exclusive micro-wedding celebrating Celtic heritage, or want a cheese tower that breaks from British tradition, the Hollie cheese wedding cake brings together the best of British and Irish artisan cheesemaking. Secure your date today with just a £60 deposit - the remaining balance isn't due until 2-3 weeks before your wedding, giving you plenty of time to finalise your plans.
What you get:
- 5 layers of premium British and Irish artisan cheese (approx. 4.5kg total)
- Unique Irish Gubbeen washed rind base (not traditional cheddar!)
- Lincoln Blue in distinctive pale yellow wax
- Organic Godminster cheddar in burgundy wax
- Stunning nettle-wrapped Cornish Yarg
- Romantic Neufchâtel heart topper
- All cheeses are suitable for vegetarians
- British-Irish celebration for intimate gatherings (45-65 guests)
- Delivery across mainland UK via APC courier
- Complete allergen information and assembly instructions
- Flexible payment - just £60 to secure your booking today
- Alternative cheese options are available on request
Order now to guarantee the availability of rare Irish Gubbeen for your wedding date.
Nutrition & Ingredients Information
Explore the full ingredient and allergen details for each cheese layer below.
| Cheese | Ingredients | Allergens |
|---|---|---|
| Neufchâtel Heart | Unpasteurised made from cow's milk, salt, animal rennet, starter culture, and mould culture. | Contains unpasteurised milk (cow's). |
| Cornish Yarg | Pasteurised cow's milk, salt, nettle leaves, starter culture, vegetarian rennet, calcium chloride, Penicillium candidum. | Contains pasteurised milk (cow's). Suitable for vegetarians. |
| Lincoln Blue | Pasteurised cow's milk, salt, rennet, starter culture, Penicillium roqueforti. | Contains pasteurised milk (cow's). Contains moulds (blue veins). Suitable for vegetarians. |
| Godminster Organic Cheddar | Organic pasteurised cow's milk, salt, rennet, starter culture. | Contains milk (Organic pasteurised, cow's). Suitable for vegetarians. |
| Irish Gubbeen | Pasteurised cow's milk, salt, rennet, starter culture. | Contains pasteurised milk (cow's). Suitable for vegetarians. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much deposit do I need to pay to secure my order?
Just £60 secures your Hollie cheese wedding cake booking today. The remaining balance isn't due until 2-3 weeks before your wedding date, making it easy to budget for your special day.
How many people does the Hollie cheese wedding cake serve?
The Hollie cheese wedding cake serves 45-65 guests as part of your wedding reception or celebration, making it perfect for intimate elopements, micro-weddings, and exclusive gatherings.
How much does the Hollie cheese tower weigh?
The complete Hollie cheese wedding cake weighs approximately 4.5kg and features 5 layers, including a rare Irish Gubbeen washed rind base, Lincoln Blue in yellow wax, and organic Godminster.
Is the Hollie cheese wedding cake suitable for vegetarians?
Most layers are vegetarian-friendly. The Neufchâtel heart contains animal rennet. Cornish Yarg, Lincoln Blue, Godminster Organic Cheddar, and Irish Gubbeen are all suitable for vegetarians. See our allergen table above for full details.
Where do you deliver cheese wedding cakes?
We deliver cheese wedding cakes across mainland UK, excluding Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and the Channel Islands. Delivery is via APC 1-2 days before your event.
When should I order my Hollie cheese wedding cake?
We recommend ordering at least 4 weeks before your wedding date to ensure availability of all artisan cheeses, particularly the rare Irish Gubbeen washed rind from West Cork.
What makes the Hollie cheese wedding cake special?
The Hollie bridges British and Irish cheesemaking traditions with a unique Irish Gubbeen washed rind base (not traditional cheddar). It features Lincoln Blue in distinctive pale yellow wax, organic Godminster in burgundy wax, stunning nettle-wrapped Cornish Yarg, and a romantic Neufchâtel heart. Perfect for intimate celebrations with Celtic connections or those seeking alternatives to standard British towers. All cheeses are vegetarian-friendly.
Does the Hollie cheese wedding cake come decorated?
No, the Hollie cheese wedding cake arrives undecorated, giving you complete creative freedom to style it with fresh flowers, fruit, foliage, or herbs to match your wedding theme and colour scheme.
Can I substitute any of the cheeses in the Hollie tower?
Yes, alternative cheeses are available on request. Contact us to discuss your preferences, and we'll recommend suitable substitutions to maintain the British-Irish character and visual impact of your cheese wedding cake.
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Delivery Information
Your order will be delivered by DPD before 12pm. During checkout, you will be charged for shipping.
Please use the notes section at checkout with any extra event details we should best know.
Delivery via DPD will take place 1 to 2 days prior to your special day, with a standard delivery fee of £20.
We can deliver anywhere in the UK, except Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands or the Channel Islands.
Our couriers may sometimes experience unexpected delays, so please choose a delivery date at least 3 working days before your event.
When the cake is delivered, a person must be present to sign and refrigerate it. Our couriers cannot provide any storage advice or leave the cake unattended unless the customer arranges it with them directly.
You are responsible for contacting your venue or wedding coordinator/caterer to confirm that they can accept deliveries, as our couriers cannot do so.
Delivery notifications will be sent to your email address on the same day. Make sure your email address is correct.
Cheese wheel cake will be delivered in an insulated box. Stacking one cheese on top of the other takes only minutes to assemble. If necessary, use dowelling and cake boards.
Storage
Your cheese will need to be kept below 8 degrees until the day of your wedding.
When the event day arrives, unwrap your cheese and assemble it. If you leave the cheeses somewhere cool for 4-5 hours, they will be fine. To ensure all larger cheeses are at room temperature, please allow them to come out of the fridge at least 2 hours before serving.
The Cheese Wedding Cake Shop has industrial cold storage units and offers cool storage delivery services. Remember the size of storage you will need if your cheese is delivered a few days in advance. Refrigerated leftover cheese can be wrapped, stored, and eaten a few days later. Any leftovers can also be frozen if needed.
Availability
The availability of all products listed on the website is subject to change. Occasionally, some of our cheeses may not be available since they come directly from small producers. If this is the case, we can provide a suitable alternative.
A substitute will be something we consider equally good or better. We will always get in touch to discuss substitutions if necessary. In some cases, it may simply mean a brief delay in delivery.
Payment Options
We know weddings can be expensive, which is why we are happy to help and offer a pre-order deposit payment, so you can buy now for £60 and pay the remainder later.
The final payment is due 3 weeks before your delivery date.
Labelling
We'll include a stand-up label that lists the cheese tiers and allergy information.
Bespoke Cakes
Our cheese wedding cake service can be tailored to meet your specific requirements if you are looking for something a little different. Please download our brochure.
Build Your Own Cheese Cake Tower
With over 100 cheeses to choose from, you can create your own bespoke cheese wedding cake tower. The cake can be as small or as large as you like. Get a copy of our brochure.
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