Ashcombe
Ashcombe
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Hamper Facts
Hamper Facts
Delivery and Dispatch Information
For this year's Christmas hampers ordered with delivery, we'll dispatch them during the week starting 22nd December, '25.
Important Notes on Our Hampers
Our hampers feature fresh, perishable items that are cut to order, ensuring the highest quality from our farm producers.
- Buying as a gift? We suggest picking a collection slot or delivery date as close as possible to when you'll be exchanging gifts, to keep everything at its best.
- For your own enjoyment? Choose a date near when you plan to indulge, so the contents stay fresh and delicious.
Please keep in mind that the photos are just a guide to what's inside. Due to seasonal availability, stock levels, or challenges our producers face (like volume demands or current conditions), we might need to swap in similar alternatives. We'll always aim for the closest match to maintain that special touch.
Cheeseboard Specifics
Our cheeseboards are packed with cut-to-order, perishable delights. Follow the same advice above for gifting or personal use to enjoy them at their peak.
How to Order
Ready to treat someone (or yourself)? Order now for UK-wide delivery, or opt for Click & Collect from our deli at:
1A St John's Terrace
East Boldon
NE36 0LL
Ashcombe – Washed-Rind Cheese with Ash Line from Gloucestershire
Golden, buttery paste with delicate savoury notes and a signature line of wood ash.
• Milk Type: Cow’s Milk
• Rennet: Traditional
• Pasteurisation: Pasteurised
• Producer: David Jowett, King Stone Dairy, Chedworth, Gloucestershire
• Style: Washed Rind, Semi-firm
Inspired by the French Morbier but rooted in the pastures of the Cotswolds, Ashcombe is a beautifully balanced cheese, handcrafted by David Jowett at King Stone Dairy. Its golden, supple paste is divided by a dramatic line of edible wood ash—a nod to tradition and visual intrigue.
The washed rind develops subtle mushroomy aromas, giving way to flavours that are buttery, gently savoury, and milky with a soft lactic tang. Its texture is bouncy yet yielding, with a glossy creaminess that melts on the tongue. Elegant and understated, Ashcombe is a celebration of pastoral British cheesemaking with Continental flair.
Pairing Suggestions
• Wine: Alsace Pinot Gris or dry English rosé
• Charcuterie: Try with lamb merguez or fennel salami
• Accompaniments: Apricot preserve, walnut bread, or marinated olives
Where do you deliver and how?
Where do you deliver and how?
We deliver to mainland UK addresses using our third-party courier service, DX.
If you provide your details, DX will send you updates advising you of an estimated arrival time for your package.
Do I need to be home for a delivery?
Do I need to be home for a delivery?
No, you do not need to be at home for the delivery. Our courier partner will contact you once your parcel is collected for delivery. If you have any problem tracking your order please contact us on orders@blackscorner.co.uk
How quickly will I receive my order?
How quickly will I receive my order?
We typically pick, pack and dispatch your items within 2-3 days of your order being placed.
Cheese orders are cut to order to keep them as fresh as possible.
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Specialists in British farmhouse cheeses & British charcuterie in this contemporary take on a traditional highstreet delicatessen, wine bar and eatery.
