Cheese Wheel Preparation and Serving Guide for Cheese Wedding Cakes

When creating a beautiful and delicious cheese wedding cake, it's essential to know how to prepare and serve cheese wheels for optimal enjoyment. 

In this support guide, we will provide instructions on cutting or slicing cheese wheels, serving suggestions, accompaniments, and presentation ideas.

Cheese Wheel Cutting Techniques

Different types of cheese require different cutting techniques. Here are some general guidelines for cutting various cheese wheels:

1. For soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux Rouzaire, Camembert Rustique, and Delice Des Cremiers, use a sharp, thin knife and make clean, even slices. Cut the cheese into wedges, starting from the centre and moving outwards.
2. Semi-hard cheeses like Gouda, Fontal, and Manchego can be sliced into thin wedges or sticks. Use a cheese plane or a sharp knife to create even slices.
3. Hard cheeses like Mature Cheddar Base, Godminster Organic Vintage Cheddar, and Lincolnshire Poacher require a sturdy, sharp knife or a cheese wire to make clean, even cuts. Cut the cheese into wedges or rectangular slices.
4. Blue cheeses like Blue Stilton, Bleu de Causses, and Perl Las Blue can be crumbled or sliced with a sharp knife. Cut the cheese into wedges or sticks, depending on the desired presentation.

Serving Suggestions and Accompaniments

When serving cheese wheels, consider the following tips to enhance your guests' experience:

1. Arrange the cheese wheels on a large platter or cake stand, alternating between different colours, textures, and flavours for a visually appealing presentation.
2. Accompany the cheese wheels with a variety of crackers, breads, and chutneys for guests to enjoy.
3. Offer an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, and olives to complement the flavours of the cheese.
4. Include edible flowers, herbs, and greenery to add colour and elegance to the presentation.

Presentation Ideas

To create a stunning cheese wedding cake, consider these presentation ideas:

1. Use different shapes and sizes of cheese wheels to create a visually interesting cake. Stack the wheels on top of each other, starting with the largest at the bottom and the smallest at the top.
2. Decorate the cheese cake with fresh fruits, nuts, and ribbons for an eye-catching presentation.
3. Add accents and garnishes like fresh fruits, herbs, and edible flowers to complete the look.
4.  Display the cheese cake on a beautiful cake stand or wooden board for a rustic, elegant touch.

By following these guidelines, you can create a stunning and delicious cheese wedding cake that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. With a variety of cheeses, cutting techniques, serving suggestions, and presentation ideas, the possibilities are endless.

Remember to store and serve your cheese wedding cake at room temperature to allow the flavours of each layer to come through. Soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert should be refrigerated before serving, while hard cheese like Cheddar does not require refrigeration.