Bring a little Switzerland to your Christmas table. Explore my hand-picked Swiss cheeses, platter extras and gifts for Christmas 2026, then settle in for raclette on New Year’s Eve.
01 · Christmas made easy
Christmas Platter Boxes
To be announced shortly
Our Christmas Platter Boxes are on their way. I’m putting together this year’s selections for festive entertaining and gifting — check back here for the full line-up.
In the meantime, explore my individual cheese and add-on suggestions below.
02 · Build your Christmas cheese board
Tom’s suggested individual cheeses
Start with a few Swiss favourites and make the board your own. These are my picks for Christmas entertaining, from delicate Tête de Moine rosettes to characterful mountain cheeses.
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Tête de MoineFrom $46.30
Shave into delicate rosettes for a beautiful centrepiece. A Girolle or suitable cheese curler is needed for the rosettes.
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Sélection Beeler Hoch Ybrig$106.00 / kg
Washed in white wine, with caramel and butterscotch notes: Sélection Rolf Beeler Hoch Ybrig makes a characterful choice.
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Sélection Beeler Swiss Emmentaler AOP$116.00 / kg
Matured for more than 18 months, this Sélection Beeler Emmentaler brings a nutty flavour and those unmistakable Swiss holes.
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Sélection Beeler Gruyère AOP 18 months$117.00 / kg
Matured for 18 months: my choice when you want a Gruyère with depth.
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L’Etivaz AOP$105.00 / kg
Made over an open fire in the Vaud Alps, L’Etivaz AOP brings fruity, tangy flavours and a lightly nutty finish.
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Gstaad mountain cheese$94.60 / kg
Berner Gstaader Bergkäse — listed in the shop as Gstaad mountain cheese. Aromatic and herbal, from the Bernese Oberland.
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Althorn$80.60 / kg
Bold and savoury, Althorn is matured in natural cave cellars — a festive pick for those who enjoy a stronger cheese.
Tom’s tip: A few well-chosen cheeses make a generous board. Choose your pack sizes and check current availability on each product page.
03 · Finish your platter
Tom’s add-on suggestions
Add a little charcuterie and something crunchy. Choose the extras that suit your guests and the cheeses on your board.
Landjäger, also known as Gendarmes: Swiss cured sausages for the charcuterie side of your platter.
Saucisson — 100-day-aged
My pick is the 100-day-aged version. Follow the link to this specific option for its current price and availability.
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Chorizo Piquante (Free Range)From $17.00
Chorizo Piquante adds a spicy counterpoint to your cheese selection.
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Tarallini Bite Size Crackers 125gFrom $9.80
Bite-size Tarallini crackers for serving alongside your cheeses and charcuterie.
04 · Gather around the table
Christmas & New Year’s Eve raclette
Make melted Swiss cheese the centre of your festive gathering. Choose Gourmet, Smoked or Classic, then check the available sizes and formats on the product page.
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Swiss Raclette – Gourmet$79.95 / kg
Raclette Gourmet: a Swiss favourite for a relaxed evening around the table.
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Swiss Raclette – Smoked$84.30 / kg
Raclette Smoked: add a smoky note to your festive raclette spread.
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Swiss Raclette – Classic$63.00 / kg
Raclette Classic: the traditional starting point for your raclette evening.
Match your cheese to your equipment: tabletop pans use slices; the Ambiance machine below takes a half wheel.
05 · Gifts for shared meals
Equipment & utensils
Choose a fondue set for cosy meals to share, or an Ambiance machine for traditional half-wheel raclette. They also make thoughtful gifts for cheese lovers.
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Fondue Set ‘Lugano’ by Swissmar$249.00
The Lugano fondue set by Swissmar, ready to become part of your shared-table tradition.
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Fondue Set ‘Heidi’ by Swissmar$199.00
The Heidi fondue set by Swissmar: a classic gift for a fondue fan.
The Ambiance raclette machine is designed for half wheels. Check the cheese format before ordering.
Looking for more Swiss favourites?
Explore the full Alpine Express shop