My babe and I had some people around for a ‘sundowner’ the other day. We realised that none of us had bought chip and dip, let alone some decent snacks for the occasion. That will never, ever happen again.

Check out The Cheese Club, a genius local online startup that let’s you order gourmet platters (online) to your home. I’m talking Fairview cheese, for a start.

Before you ask, let me tell you that all orders made before 10h30 will be delivered THAT SAME DAY! You can check out all their FAQs on their website.

By way of example, check out the ‘Ploughman’s Box for a quiet R295

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

1 x Fairview Blue Rock – 100g
Full fat, semi-soft blue mould Roquefort-style cheese, with a firm and crumbly texture.

1 x Fairview Chevin Garlic & Herb – 100g
A smooth and flavourful goat’s milk log, rolled in garlic and herbs, and ending off on a salty note.

1 x Woodsmoked Cheddar – 150g
Artisan cheese, cold smoked in a beech wood smoker to give the cheese a natural smoked flavour.

1 x Sweet Red Pepper Chutney – 120ml
Handmade chutney. Slightly spicy with a hint of paprika.

1 x Crunchy Cucumber Ribbons – 125ml
The perfect crunchy pickle for cheese. Pairs beautifully with wood-smoked or farm-style cheddar.

1 x Crushed Walnuts – 50g
Raw, shelled and crushed into smaller pieces. Perfect match for blue cheese.

1 x Water Biscuits – 125g
Thin, crisp, unsweetened biscuit.

1 x Sourdough Loaf
A par-baked, crusty artisan bread.

1 x Prosciutto Crudo – 70g
Sweet, delicate, dry cured Italian ham. Finely sliced.

2 x Fresh Pears
Fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal variety. Sweet and crunchy.

1 x Wild Rocket – 40g
Fresh salad leaf with a peppery flavour.

Their About page explains:

We’re delighted to bring you a collection of carefully curated cheese boxes with award winning artisanal cheese from the Fairview Vineyard Cheesery in Paarl, Western Cape as well as other farms and specialist providers.

The boxes also contain a selection of cheese condiments and other exciting pairings. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality products direct from farm to table and to give our customers the opportunity to taste and experience a variety of delicious cheeses and accompaniments.

Bloody brilliant.

Before you check it out for yourself HERE, please enjoy the Biltong Box (mental)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

1 x Peppato – 220g
Salty, semi-hard cheese made from sheep’s milk and whole black peppercorns.

1 x Fairview Traditional Double Cream Camembert – 125g
Full flavoured, soft white mould cheese with a creamy mushroom flavour.

1 x Fairview Chevin Paprika & Black Pepper – 100g
A soft goat’s milk cheese log rolled in crushed black pepper and paprika that perfectly complements the smooth, delicate texture of the chevin.

1 x Water Biscuits – 125g
Thin, crisp, unsweetened biscuit.

1 x Sourdough Loaf
A par-baked, crusty artisan bread.

1 x Aubergine & Smoked Jalapeno Pickle – 120ml
Super tasty addition to cheese or just on its own on a cracker.

1 x Dhania Chilli Chutney – 120ml
One of our faves! Sweet and spicy with a little kick.

1 x Salami Milano – 70g
Fine salami made from lean pork and bacon. Sliced.

2 x Sliced Biltong – 300g
Mildly spiced, homestyle beef biltong. Moist and sliced.

1 x Droëwors – 150g
Spicy dried beef sausage.

Mental.

Just a ‘taste’ of what they have to offer. Check out the rest of their range here.