Summary
A cheese of the month club sends three artisan cheeses to their door every month, and it’s one of the easiest gifts to give someone who has everything. At Amazing Clubs, three months cost $149.01 and a full year $596.04, shipping included. (Cheese of the Month Club)
See the Cheese Club ($149.01 for 3 months)
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Cheese is personal, which is exactly why a club works: nobody has to guess the right wedge. A new box arrives every month, the recipient tries cheeses they’d never pick at the store, and they think of you each time. U.S. searches for cheese of the month club climb from about 1,900 in October to 12,100 in December. (Google search volume data for terms) Below: which plan to give, what’s inside, and the one group of people who should get something else.
Our top picks
| Pick | Why | Price (Nov. 14, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall: Cheese Club, 3 months | The classic gift length | $149.01 | See it |
| Occasional hosts: Cheese of the Season | One box each season | $198.68 for 4 boxes | See it |
| True cheese lovers: Cheese Club, 12 months | No repeats all year | $596.04 | See it |
| Budget pairing: Olive Oil Club, 3 months | Oil and breadsticks | $94.41 (Olive Oil of the Month Club) | See it |
| No raw milk: Fruit Club, 3 months | Safe for most diets | $119.61 (Fruit of the Month Club) | See it |
Prices are the store’s marked prices on Nov. 14, 2026, with free shipping in the continental U.S.; they change often.
How we chose
We compared every plan length the club offers by total cost, number of boxes and who it suits, then added two lower-risk alternatives. All picks come from Amazing Clubs, which runs 44 gift-of-the-month clubs; we earn a commission if you buy through our links. (FTC's Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking) We haven’t tasted these boxes ourselves. Contents, prices and shipping rules come from the store’s pages, and the health note comes from the CDC. More on how we pick.
What’s in a cheese of the month box?
Each box holds three different farmhouse-style cheeses, about half a pound each, from specialty producers around the world, plus a newsletter called The Art of Cheese with notes and serving ideas. The club picks the cheeses; you can’t choose them in advance, but the recipient can skip a month from their online account. (How It Works)
1. Cheese Club, 3 months: best overall
Best for: a first gift to a host, parent or friend. Verdict: generous without a big bill.
Three boxes means nine cheeses over three months for $149.01, or about $49.67 a box against a $70.95 list price. It’s long enough to feel special and short enough to stay exciting. Shopping for several food lovers at once? Compare it with the other clubs in our monthly subscription gifts guide.
- Pros: nine cheeses; free shipping; newsletter in every box.
- Cons: no choice of cheeses; perishable.
- Skip it if: they’re pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system (see below).
Get the 3-month Cheese Club ($149.01)
2. Cheese of the Season Club: best for occasional hosts
Best for: people who entertain at a few big moments a year. Verdict: a box for each season’s party.
The seasonal plan sends the same three-cheese box four times a year, in spring, summer, fall and winter, for $198.68. Their fridge never fills up, and each box lands near a holiday they’re likely hosting. For a smaller thank-you to a host this season, see our Thanksgiving hostess gifts.
- Pros: four boxes spread across the year; same contents.
- Cons: long gaps between boxes.
- Skip it if: they’d rather have cheese every month.
Get the seasonal plan ($198.68)
3. Cheese Club, 12 months: best for true cheese lovers
Best for: milestone birthdays, retirements and parents who have everything. Verdict: the gift they’ll mention all year.
Twelve boxes cost $596.04, and the club says it never repeats a cheese within 12 months, so the year is 36 different cheeses. The recipient can pause a delivery if they travel. There’s also a 6-month plan for $298.02.
- Pros: 36 cheeses; no repeats; pause or skip online.
- Cons: a large one-time cost.
- Skip it if: they live alone and rarely entertain; three cheeses a month is a lot for one person.
Get the 12-month Cheese Club ($596.04)
4. Olive Oil Club, 3 months: best pairing on a budget
Best for: home cooks, or as an add-on to the cheese club. Verdict: a lower-cost club that sits beside cheese on any board.
Each month brings one 12- to 20-ounce bottle of small-batch extra-virgin olive oil and gourmet breadsticks for dipping, for $94.41 over three months. It’s shelf-stable, so it suits porches and busy schedules.
- Pros: $94.41; shelf-stable; pairs with cheese.
- Cons: one bottle a month.
- Skip it if: they want the cheese itself.
Get the Olive Oil Club ($94.41)
5. Fruit Club, 3 months: best if they can’t eat raw-milk cheese
Best for: expecting parents and older relatives. Verdict: the safe swap that still feels like a treat.
Two seasonal fruit selections arrive each month for $119.61 over three months. It pairs nicely with pasteurized cheese they can buy locally. Prefer one big basket? See our fruit basket delivery guide.
- Pros: fine for most diets; shareable.
- Cons: perishable; no P.O. boxes.
- Skip it if: they travel often in winter.
Who should skip a raw-milk cheese club?
The club describes its cheeses as raw-milk. The CDC says people who are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system should avoid any cheese made with raw (unpasteurized) milk, because of the risk of Listeria. (Preventing Listeria Infection) Our advice: if you’re not sure, choose the fruit or olive oil club instead.
When does the first box arrive?
Every box ships by FedEx, UPS or USPS to arrive in the last week of the month you choose, and no signature is needed. Shipping is free in the continental U.S.; the store delivers only to homes and businesses in the 50 states, with no P.O. or APO/FPO boxes. For Christmas, print or email the gift announcement the same day so there’s something to open. Sending to clients instead? See our corporate gifts for clients.
Final verdict
For most people, the 3-month Cheese Club ($149.01) is the right gift. For a host who entertains a few times a year, the seasonal plan ($198.68) fits better, and for a true cheese lover, go big with 12 months ($596.04). If raw milk is a concern, give the Fruit Club ($119.61).
- Best overallCheese of the Month Club, 3 months $149.01See pick ↓
- Best for occasional hostsCheese of the Season Club, 4 boxes $198.68See pick ↓
- Best for true cheese loversCheese of the Month Club, 12 months $596.04See pick ↓
- Best pairing on a budgetOlive Oil of the Month Club, 3 months $94.41See pick ↓
- Best if they can't eat raw-milk cheeseFruit of the Month Club, 3 months $119.61See pick ↓
Price ranges as last checked; “—” means we couldn’t confirm a current price. Details and sources in each pick.
Why now
U.S. searches for cheese of the month club jump from about 1,900 in October to 12,100 in December, according to Google Keyword Planner.
Amazing Clubs' Cheese Club sends three different cheeses of about half a pound each every month, ships free in the continental U.S. and costs $149.01 for three months.
Boxes arrive in the last week of each month, so a December order lands near the holidays; send the printable gift announcement for the day itself.
Each guide separates what the sources show from what we infer. We don’t use countdowns or “selling fast” claims.
Products
Cheese of the Month Club, 3 months
Best for: A first-time gift for a host, parent or friend
Photo: Andra C Taylor Jr on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $149.01 for 3 boxes, shipping included
- Three cheeses of about 1/2 pound each per box
- Newsletter with tasting and serving notes
Limitations
- Raw-milk cheeses: not for pregnant people, adults 65+ or anyone with a weak immune system
- You can't choose the cheeses
$149.01 for 3 monthsSource: Amazing Clubs · checked Nov 14, 2026Check price at Amazing Clubs
Cheese of the Season Club, 4 boxes
Best for: Someone who entertains a few times a year
Photo: Rebecca Orlov | Epic Playdate on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $198.68 for 4 boxes, one each season
- Same three-cheese box as the monthly club
- Less fridge pressure than a monthly plan
Limitations
- Months between boxes
- Costs more up front than 3 months
$198.68 for 4 seasonal boxesSource: Amazing Clubs · checked Nov 14, 2026Check price at Amazing Clubs
Cheese of the Month Club, 12 months
Best for: Milestone birthdays, retirements and parents who have everything
Photo: phoebe lynch on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $596.04 for 12 boxes, shipping included
- The club says no cheese repeats within 12 months
- Recipients can skip or pause a month online
Limitations
- A big bill at once
- Perishable: someone must be home for deliveries
$596.04 for 12 monthsSource: Amazing Clubs · checked Nov 14, 2026Check price at Amazing Clubs
Olive Oil of the Month Club, 3 months
Best for: Cooks, or as a cheaper add-on to the cheese club
Photo: Lindsay Moe on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $94.41 for 3 boxes, shipping included
- One 12- to 20-ounce bottle plus breadsticks each month
- Shelf-stable: no rush to the fridge
Limitations
- One bottle a month, a smaller box
- No cheese inside
$94.41 for 3 monthsSource: Amazing Clubs · checked Nov 14, 2026Check price at Amazing Clubs
Fruit of the Month Club, 3 months
Best for: Expecting parents, older relatives and mixed-diet homes
Photo: Jonas Kakaroto on UnsplashWhy we like it
- $119.61 for 3 boxes, shipping included
- Two seasonal fruit selections a month
- Pairs well with a cheese board they buy locally
Limitations
- Perishable
- No P.O. boxes
$119.61 for 3 monthsSource: Amazing Clubs · checked Nov 14, 2026Check price at Amazing Clubs
Why only five picks? We list a product only when we can explain why it helps and where it falls short. We don’t add picks to reach a number.
FAQ
How much is a cheese of the month club?
At Amazing Clubs, $149.01 for 3 months, $198.68 for 4 seasonal boxes, $298.02 for 6 months and $596.04 for 12 months, shipping included, on Nov. 14, 2026. The list price is $70.95 a month.
What comes in each box?
Three different farmhouse-style cheeses of about half a pound each, plus a newsletter called The Art of Cheese with notes on each cheese and serving ideas.
Is a raw-milk cheese club safe for everyone?
No. The CDC says people who are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system should avoid any cheese made with raw milk. Give them the fruit club instead.
Questions come from real search data (ac-cheese; cdc-listeria). We don’t invent questions.
Sources & method
Who this guide is for
This guide is for anyone in the U.S. thinking of giving a cheese club membership to a parent, a host, a client or a food-loving friend, who wants to know what arrives, how much each plan costs and when the first box ships.
How we picked
- We list a product only when we can explain why it helps and where it falls short.
- We list limitations for every pick, based on product specs and buyer reviews.
- We haven’t tested these products ourselves. When we do, we’ll say so.
- Prices appear only when checked in the last 7 days, with the store and the date shown. Otherwise we leave them out.
Sources
- Amazing Clubs — Cheese of the Month Club (accessed Nov 14, 2026). Three raw-milk, farmhouse-style cheeses a month, about 1/2 lb each; newsletter The Art of Cheese; no repeats within 12 months; 3 months $149.01, seasonal 4 boxes $198.68, 6 months $298.02, 12 months $596.04 (list $70.95/month); monthly or every-other-month shipping; arrives the last week of each month by FedEx, UPS or USPS; no signature needed; 50 states only, no P.O. or APO/FPO; cancel for a full refund of unshipped items.
- Amazing Clubs — How It Works (accessed Nov 14, 2026). Gift announcement by U.S. mail, email or printed at home the same day; recipients can preview selections, view tracking, pause or skip a delivery from a free online account.
- Amazing Clubs — Olive Oil of the Month Club (accessed Nov 14, 2026). One 12- to 20-oz bottle of small-batch extra-virgin olive oil plus gourmet breadsticks a month; 3 months $94.41, 12 months $377.64.
- Amazing Clubs — Fruit of the Month Club (accessed Nov 14, 2026). Two seasonal and exotic fruit selections a month; 3 months $119.61.
- CDC — Preventing Listeria Infection (accessed Nov 14, 2026). People who are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system should avoid any cheese made with raw (unpasteurized) milk; hard pasteurized cheeses such as Cheddar, Parmesan and Swiss are safer choices.
- Federal Trade Commission — FTC's Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking (accessed Nov 14, 2026). Why we disclose affiliate links.
- Google Keyword Planner — Google search volume data for terms: “cheese of the month club”, “gift of the month club”, “food subscription gift” (U.S., accessed Nov 14, 2026).
Review history
- Published Nov 14, 2026.
