May might just be our favourite month. The gardens are in bloom, there are not one but two bank holidays, and the calendar is packed with delightfully oddball celebration days — from World Bee Day to Eat Breakfast with an Alien Day (seriously, who came up with that?). But for us, May is extra special — it’s the month we got married, 15 years ago! 🥂
Even more exciting? It’s the time of year when our cheese counter starts to feel truly alive again, bursting with new seasonal arrivals.
As pastures grow richer and greener, the flavours in spring cheeses become vibrant, grassy, floral, and fresh. Some of our seasonal favourites now in stock include:
And one we’re especially obsessed with right now? Graceburn – a silky, marinated cow’s milk cheese (think feta, but even creamier). It’s a dream tossed into salads, tucked into frittatas, or melted onto a pizza.
To mark our anniversary this month, we’re doing what we love most: grabbing a backpack, packing it full of deli goodies, and heading out on a long countryside walk. Good food in the great outdoors? Absolutely unbeatable.
If you’re planning your own al fresco feast, we’ve got you covered. Pop in to handpick your picnic favourites, or build a custom hamper online — we can even deliver it straight to your door.
We’re thrilled to bring back Deli After Dark, our special evening of cheese, wine, and good company. You’ll get to:
Last month’s event sold out fast, with tickets snapped up early by folks on our waiting list. Want in early this time?
Our sherry tasting night went down a treat, and by popular demand, we’re now stocking the full range in-store. Whether you’re after a crisp aperitif, a food pairing that sings, or just a cheeky nightcap, we’ll help you find your perfect pour.
Thanks, as always, for your support. We love seeing so many of you in the shop each week — it truly means the world. Here’s to a month filled with sunshine, al fresco dining, picnic rugs, and (of course) plenty of cheese.
With love,
Ian, Jenny & the team at The Little Deli
