Friends coming over does not have to mean a morning spent cooking. A few good cheeses, fresh bread and bowls of crunchy things can make a generous lunch that leaves you free to sit down with everyone else. It works just as well around a small kitchen table as on a shaded Hua Hin terrace.
Dutch Cheese 4 You is based in Hua Hin, with free delivery in Hua Hin for eligible local addresses. You can choose the cheese online, then plan the rest of lunch around what you already have.
Keep the shopping list short
For a small group, begin with two cheeses that taste different. A mild Gouda gives you an easy starting point, while a more mature cheese adds variety. Check the pack weights and think about whether cheese is the main part of lunch or one of several dishes.
- Two cheeses: one familiar favourite and something with a fuller flavour.
- Bread or crackers: enough for people to make their own little combinations.
- Something fresh: sliced cucumber, tomatoes or washed grapes.
- Something sharp: a small bowl of pickles or mustard.
- Drinks: chilled water and whatever your guests enjoy.
If you are serving a bigger meal, you may not need extra meats or snacks. If lunch is mostly bread and cheese, a small selection from the cold-cuts counter can give people another option. Ask your guests about their preferences before shopping.
Prepare the table, then bring out the food
Set out plates, napkins, glasses and serving knives before your guests arrive. Cut some cheese into slices and leave a piece whole for anyone who prefers a thicker cut. Put wet ingredients such as pickles in small bowls so they do not soften the bread.
There is no need to cover every inch of a board. Leaving space between the cheese and the accompaniments makes it easier for people to serve themselves. A few ordinary plates work perfectly well if you do not own a large board.
For an outdoor lunch, choose a shaded spot and serve smaller amounts at a time, keeping the rest refrigerated according to the packaging instructions. Refill the plates as needed instead of setting the whole order outside at once.
Plan the order around the occasion
Browse the available cheeses before deciding on the final menu. Stock and pack sizes can change, so it helps to leave room for a different variety. If your lunch is on a fixed date, check delivery timing with us before placing the order.
Choose your complete address at checkout to confirm local free-delivery eligibility. You can find the current arrangements on our delivery page. For a more snack-focused gathering, our Dutch borrel board guide has more ideas.
Less cooking, more time together
A relaxed lunch needs food people enjoy and somewhere comfortable to sit. Choose a few favourites from Dutch Cheese 4 You and let everyone build their own plate.