Thinking beyond sponge and fondant? Discover why wedding cheese towers are the showstopping, flavour-packed alternative your guests will love.
Forget the Fondant—Say Cheese Instead
Not everyone dreams of a traditional tiered wedding cake. If you’re more into savoury flavours than sweet icing, or simply want something unexpected that gets guests talking, a wedding cheese tower might be just the thing.
Cheese towers are layered, celebratory, and delicious—offering all the impact of a traditional cake with a flavour profile that’s undeniably you. Here’s why more and more couples are choosing cheese to take centre stage.
1. It’s a Showstopper with Real Substance
A wedding cheese tower is made from whole wheels of cheese, carefully selected for flavour, texture, and visual appeal. Each layer adds contrast—creamy soft cheeses, aged hard cheeses, striking blues—and when stacked and dressed with figs, herbs, or edible flowers, it’s a centrepiece to rival any sponge tower.
It doesn’t just look good—it’s delicious and feeds a crowd with real purpose. Whether served during the reception or as a late-night grazing table, cheese keeps guests coming back.
2. Perfect for Cheese Lovers (and Their Guests)
Let’s be honest—most wedding guests pick at cake. But a well-curated cheese selection, paired with crackers, chutneys and fruit? That’s a queue-forming moment.
At Little Mouse, our ready-to-order cheese towers are curated for balance and broad appeal. Whether you're serving 45 or 90 guests, we’ve designed towers that feel generous, thoughtful and special.
Want something truly personal? Our bespoke cheese tower service lets you choose every wheel—tailored to your tastes, guest list, and wedding style.
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3. Cheese Keeps Better Than Cake
Unlike buttercream or fondant, good cheese gets better with a little rest. That means:
- Less stress over timing and refrigeration
- Fewer leftovers going to waste
- Any extras can be gifted, stored or eaten the next day
A cheese tower is the rare centrepiece that gets better with time.
4. Pairs Beautifully with Wine (or Bubbles)
A tower of British cheeses practically invites a curated drinks menu. Think:
- Sparkling wine with Tunworth or Wigmore
- Red Burgundy with Barkham Blue
- A Cornish ale alongside Cornish Yarg
You can even build a mini cheese and wine station—a post-speech grazing area or evening delight that keeps guests mingling.
Need advice? We’re happy to offer pairing suggestions with every tower we sell.
5. It Suits Every Wedding Style
Whether you’re planning:
- A countryside marquee wedding
- A city rooftop reception
- A laid-back pub celebration
...a cheese tower can be styled to match. Rustic wooden boards, vintage cake stands, floral garlands, or minimalist greenery—cheese towers are incredibly flexible.
We’ve seen them dressed with rosemary and figs, topped with floral crowns, or paired with fresh bread and local honey. However you style it, the end result feels both elegant and deliciously different.
🍽️ Ready to Choose Yours?
We offer three carefully curated cheese towers, each ready to order and designed to serve up to 90 guests. Prefer something more personal? Our bespoke service is here to help.
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💡 Final Thought
Weddings are about sharing what you love—with the people you love. If cheese is your thing, a wedding cheese tower is more than an alternative to cake. It’s a celebration of flavour, craft, and a little bit of British brilliance.
Let us help you build something unforgettable.