(BPT) - Did you know Ohio is the top Swiss cheese-producing state in the U.S.? That's just one of many reasons to explore tasty gifts from Ohio cheesemakers this holiday season. Whether you have a connection to the Buckeye state or just want to find unique gifts, check out ShopOhioCheese.com for a curated list of over 30 cheese gifts from some of the best Ohio cheesemakers.
"Ohio cheese makes the perfect gift for loved ones near and far," said Jenny Crabtree, senior vice president of communications at the American Dairy Association Mideast, which represents Ohio dairy farmers. "You'll also find tempting options to share at holiday parties and build epic charcuterie boards."
Browse one-of-a-kind, specially selected gifts from Ohio cheesemakers for everyone on your list, or order protein-packed options to fuel your holiday festivities — including those highlighted here! — at ShopOhioCheese.com.
1. Blue Jacket Dairy is a family-owned business in Bellefontaine, the highest point in Ohio at an elevation of 1,550 feet! They offer gift boxes and party packs featuring their cheeses, which are made using milk from Ohio cows. Some include additional items like salamis and nuts to round out any party platter. Blue Jacket's Let the Party Begin Basket features cheese curds, soft buttery Gretna Grillin' Cheese, sharp creamy Hull's Trace cheese and Cranberry Quark.
2. Bunker Hill Cheese, located in the heart of Ohio's Amish country in Millersburg, was founded in the 1920s by Swiss master cheesemaker John (Hans) Dauwalder. Bunker Hill uses milk from area dairy farms to create a variety of cheeses, including lactose-free options. You can customize a gift to satisfy any foodie on your list with a Build Your Own Gift Box, which offers the option to choose from different cheeses along with snack meats, cheese crisps, crackers, jam or mustard.
3. Foris Extraordinary Meats, from Columbus, is known for its fine meats and also offers charcuterie kits featuring top local cheeses. The Beer Lovers Charcuterie Kit provides party essentials, including two salamis, tasty cheese options from nearby cheesemakers — like Black Radish Creamery's Bandit Red Cheddar Cheese — plus tangy mustard.
4. Guggisberg Cheese in Millersburg is where Baby Swiss was invented! They've won multiple awards at competitions including the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, World Championship Cheese Contest and Ohio State Fair, primarily for their Swiss varieties. The Doughty Sampler gift package features a wedge of Guggisberg's Original Baby Swiss, mini rounds of Marble and Colby and smaller chunks of Farmers Cheese, Amish Butter Cheese and world-famous Premium Swiss.
5. Marchant Manor Cheese in Cleveland Heights offers artisanal cheeses, including bloomy rind and soft triple cream cheeses. Anyone will love nibbling on the trio of cheeses included in the Marchant Manor Cheese Holiday Gift Pack — Limited Edition Lapworh Holiday Red Pepper Camembert, High Heaven Applejack-Washed cow milk cheese, and Elmstead Ash Cow Triple Cream Bloomy Ash Rind cheese.
6. Pearl Valley Cheese has produced award-winning cheese in Fresno for nearly a century and is famous for its Swiss cheese and their Jumpin' Jack cheese, Smoked Swiss, Gouda and Muenster. Their Swiss took first place in the U.S. Champion Cheese Contest in 2025! The Pearl Valley Party Pack Box includes a delicious cheesy assortment: Mild Swiss, Colby, Marble, Pepper Jack and Sharp Colored Cheddar.
7. Rothenbuhler Cheese Chalet has been making high-quality Swiss cheese since 1956. Founder Hans Rothenbuhler grew up in Switzerland as the son of a master cheesemaker. The third-generation family business also offers cheese varieties that are lactose- and gluten-free. The Annie's Favorites gift box features Emmentaler, Ursario and Reserve Swiss cheeses, plus a Lindt chocolate truffle bar and other candies.
8. Saint Anne's Cheese Co. from the Dayton area is offering a gift pack featuring their specialty Cheddar Cheese made in the shape of the state of Ohio! Get tips for including it on the cheese board of your dreams.
9. Snowville Creamery's Southeast Ohio creamery offers a tasty Cheese Sampler that lets you taste-test their White Cheddar, No Lac Jack and No Lac Pepper Jack, offering great options for those on your list who may be sensitive to lactose.
10. Tri-State Cheese first produced Muenster using milk sourced from Amish farms in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan in 2011, branching out to make additional cheese varieties two years later. As demand grew, the Hicksville-based company continued to expand and now offers a wide assortment of cheeses. The Tri-State Classic gift box highlights Muenster, Colby Jack and Jalapeno Bacon cheeses, along with a Summer Sausage to add a little more spice.
11. Urban Stead Cheese is an award-winning Cincinnati cheesemaker known for its Street Ched Aged Cheddar. The Starter Box provides a sampling of their Aged Gouda, Street Ched, Misty River Camembert, Cheddar Curds and Quark to please any cheese lover on your list.
