The Family Kartel
Serves: 5 to 1O portions Total weight: 66Og
If you are looking for the perfect small tower to share with your family or friends, even gift to a loved one, this is the tower for you. Add a bottle of Champagne and you have the perfect anniversary or proposal gift.
Four layers of premium cheese from Australia and France, this may be a small tower but it is packed with flavour!
Base: Woombye Blackall Gold Washed Rind
Second: Selected by Will Studd Le Conquèrant Petit Camembert
Third: Selected By Will Studd Le Dauphin Soumaintrain
Fourth: Yarra Valley Dairy Black Savourine Pyramid
For more information, see Tasting Notes below.
Order your tower at least 4 weeks prior to your event.
Base: 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. Country: Australia | Milk: Cow | Weight: 2OO grams
Second: Selected by Will Studd Le Conquèrant Petit Camembert A deliciously rich buttery texture with strong aromatic hints of truffle. The chalky heart of a young cheese slowly breaks down over three to four weeks, eventually becoming deliciously soft and fudgy. Origin: France | Milk: Cows | Weight: 15O grams
Third: Selected By Will Studd Le Dauphin Soumaintrain Mild and creamy with sweet floral aromas when it leaves the dairy, the smooth rind of this natural surface-ripened cheese gradually develops wrinkles and a more pronounced aroma the longer it ages. The combination is a telltale sign that the inside has softened to a deliciously rich texture. Origin: France | Milk: Cows | Weight: 2OO grams
Fourth: Yarra Valley Dairy Black Savourine Pyramid The texture is firm and slightly crumbly when young and softens as it matures, becoming creamy under the rind. The paste has a delicate goat’s milk flavour with notes of roasted almond, while the rind becomes piquant over time with a delicate dusting of vegetable ash that provides a striking contrast to the white cheese within. Origin: Australia | Milk: Goat | Weight: 11Og
All 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! For full FAQs, please head here.
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.
