The Cheese Society
Our verdict · An established cheesemonger's picks, leaning on lesser-known dairies and continental finds.
Buy it if
You want a real cheesemonger's continental-and-British picks and value the shop's expertise over app-style personalisation.
Skip it if
You specifically want British-only cheeses or the lowest possible monthly cost.
Where to get it
The Cheese Society
From ~£35/month
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The Cheese Society is a long-running Lincoln cheesemonger, and its monthly club reflects that mongering pedigree: four hand-cut, seasonal cheeses chosen at peak maturity, spanning UK and continental dairies and deliberately mixing traditional favourites with smaller, lesser-known producers. It lists from around £35 a month. Where cheesegeek is about structured discovery with scorecards, The Cheese Society is closer to handing your board to a knowledgeable monger who reaches beyond the usual British suspects. The trade-off versus cheesegeek is a lighter education layer, and free delivery only kicks in above a spend threshold (indicatively around £60), but the continental breadth is a genuine point of difference. Prices are indicative and change, so confirm on the site (checked September 2026).
The good & the bad
Pros
- Cheesemonger-led curation from an established shop, including continental cheeses many British-only clubs skip
- Focus on smaller, lesser-known dairies alongside recognised names for genuine discovery
- Cheeses cut to order at seasonal peak maturity
Cons
- Fewer structured extras (scorecards, personalisation) than cheesegeek
- Free delivery only applies above a spend threshold rather than always included
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.cheesegeek | 91/100 | From ~£36/month (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Pong Cheese Cheese Club | 89/100 | From ~£24/month (Speciality); ~£32/month (Premium) — indicative | value |
| 3.The Cheese SocietyThis pick | 86/100 | From ~£35/month (indicative) | artisan discovery |
| 4.West Country Cheese Monthly Cheese Club | 86/100 | From ~£36/month (Classic); ~£39/month (Pure Cheese) — indicative | sharing and variety |
| 5.The Cheese Collective | 82/100 | From ~£36/month (The Usual); ~£55/month (The Fiend) — indicative | British-only box with a charity angle |
Key facts
- Best for
- artisan discovery
- Typical cost
- From ~£35/month (indicative)
- Cheeses per box
- 4 hand-cut seasonal cheeses
- Range
- UK and continental dairies, incl. lesser-known producers
- Seller
- Established Lincoln cheesemonger
- Flexibility
- Pause, skip or cancel a rolling subscription from your account
- Delivery
- Free over a spend threshold (~£60, indicative — check site)
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 15 September 2026
- Updated
- 15 September 2026
- Last verified
- 15 September 2026
- Sources
- 5 sources
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