The Blue Kartel
Serves: 80 to 120 portions
Total weight: 6.6 kilogramsDoes blue cheese really ring your cheese bell? The base of Valdeón is an award-winning blue cheese of a strong, slightly piquant and acidic taste and buttery texture. A delicious must in every cheese tower. Topped with flavour bursting cheeses wrapped in walnut leaves and an extra special hexagonal French double crème.
- Base: Merco Valdeón IGP
- Second: Latteria Perenzin Di Capra In Foglia Di Noce
- Third: Selected by Will Studd Le Dauphin Double Crème
- Fourth: Selected by Will Studd Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Brie
- Top: Woombye Blackall Gold Washed Rind.
For more information, see Tasting Notes below.
Order your tower at least 4 weeks prior to your event.
Base: Merco Valdeon IGP
The finest cheese with a mix of cow and goat’s milk used in the recipe is made in late spring and early summer when the cows freely roam the surrounding mountain pastures and local goat’s milk is rich and creamy.Throughout the year, the cheese maintains a bold assertive, fruity flavour accentuated by a gentle acidity that intensifies as the cheese ages. The texture is buttery – a stark contrast to the small, blue-grey mould pockets that lace the paste. Origin: Spain | Milk: Cow’s Milk – Goat’s Milk | Weight: 2.5kg
Second: Latteria Perenzin Di Capra In Foglia Di Noce
The Perenzin Family have been making cheese for 4 generations. They practice a unique blend of modern, innovative cheese making, whilst remaining true to local history and traditions. This pure goat’s milk cheese is made in the Valle del Piave in the province of Belluno. When young, the wheels are wrapped in leaves from local walnut trees which impart a delicate herbaceous character to the cheese as it matures. Origin: Italy | Milk: Goat’s Milk | Weight: 2.2kgThird: Selected by Will Studd Le Dauphin Double Crème
This unusual hexagonal cheese is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and takes its name from the term once used to describe the heir apparent to the throne of France. Made from rich cow’s milk collected from the beautiful green mountain pastures surrounding the Rhône Valley, it was specially created for Will using a combination of modern techniques and a careful selection of traditional surface moulds. Origin: France | Milk: Cow’s | Weight: 1kgFourth: Selected by Will Studd Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Brie
Deliciously creamy with a slightly chalky centre when young. Brillat Savarin has a milky aroma, faint lemon tones and velvety texture with an addictive meadow sweet creaminess. Origin: France | Milk: Cow, | Weight: 5OOgTop: Woombye Blackall Gold Washed Rind
This award-winning cheese has a golden, orange coloured rind with occasional, small, fluffy clouds of white mould on the surface. It is a delicate flavoured cheese that will appeal to many palates. Origin: Australia | Milk: Cow | Weight: 4OO gramsAll of our gorgeous and truly decadent cheese towers are available in two options:
Naked: We supply the cheese for you to pick-up from Fremantle, and you create your masterpiece.
Dressed: You don’t need to do a thing!
We supply the cheese, flowers, crackers and dried fruit to make your cheese tower a show stopper. Making it an easy addition to your event, you put in your order and we make it happen for you with no stress as it also includes delivery and assembly of your tower onsite (within a 1Okm radius of Fremantle).
READY FOR THE PERFECT TOWER?
How much cheese do I need?
About 70-100g of cheese per person is ideal for an after-dinner course. Double that if you are making it the main attraction!
When should I order my tower?
Always order your cheese wedding cake well in advance so you can be sure that the cheese will be available and perfectly ripe on the day. We suggest a minimum of one month prior to the event.
How should I display my tower?
Make sure you buy, hire or make a great cake stand - we offer a range of display options.
When should I start putting my tower together?
Your cheese tower can be assembled hours before you need it and stored in a cold room or fridge until needed.
How should I put the tower together?
When putting your cheese tower together have a plan in mind. Prepare by unwrapping your cheeses. Place the hardest cheeses with the greatest diameter at the base of the tower (usually a cheddar). The softest and smallest can be placed towards the top of the tower. Then dress with your floral decorations, dried and fresh fruits to your own style. Tip: Ask your florist to assist with wired flowers and just get creative.
What should I decorate the tower with?
There are many styling options: flowers, fresh fruit, dried fruit, herbs, mini bunting, cake toppers, greenery, nuts and honeycomb. You will also want a selection of breads and crackers to serve your cheese with – and don’t forget the knives!
Can I hire items and order from you?
You certainly can. We have a great range of display items - including a cart! -, cheese knives and a florist on hand to help decorate the tower, and your venue if you need!
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Order Pick Up
Pick up is from: Fremantle.
You will receive a notification advising when your order will be available for pickup. Please remember to bring something to keep your cheese cool (e.g. an esky with ice packs, a car fridge). Once you arrive at your destination – the cheeses can be refrigerated until ready for assembly.
Order Delivery
Delivery of your dressed tower is included within a 10km radius of Fremantle. If outside of this area, delivery can be arranged - POA. Contact us if you would like to use this option.
