The Cheese Geek Cheese Subscription

For a foodie who would rather receive an experience than an object, The Cheese Geek posts a curated box of four to five cheeses (around 600g) with tasting notes, a scorecard and pairing tips, and you can gift a fixed run of 3, 6 or 12 months or a voucher. It is the pick for someone who loves discovering producers they wouldn't find in a supermarket, and the tasting notes make it more of a guided experience than a plain hamper. The trade-offs are that it is a recurring rather than keepsake gift, portion sizes suit one or two people rather than a party, and it scores lower on value than a one-off tool because you are paying for curation and chilled delivery each month. Prices start from around £30 per box; a gift voucher (from £35) is the flexible option if you are unsure of their taste or delivery dates.