A gift with a story long before the box is opened. Each Premium collection is served on its own signature surface: reclaimed slate from a 200-year-old roof, or a wood board cut from a century-old cherry tree.
Ordering is simple. Pick a collection, add a logo or a note if you'd like one, and our team handles the rest.
Our handcrafted cheeses are cave-aged in a limestone cave carved into the hillside behind our creamery in Howard, Pennsylvania. Our cave sits at 55 degrees and 85 to 90 percent humidity, and every wheel rests there for months, turned by hand, until it's ready to send.
Our Premium collections take that a step further. Each one is built around a serving surface with its own story, from reclaimed slate to a cherry board, so the gift outlasts the cheese itself.
Explore the collections below to find the right fit for your clients or your team. If you're not sure which one to choose, our team is happy to help you decide.
Cave-Aged, Not Rushed. Our cheeses spend real time in the cave before they ever leave the farm. That's true of every collection on this page.
Made on a Working Farmstead. Goot Essa started in 2001 in Howard, Pennsylvania. The cheese is still handcrafted here, in small batches, by hand.
Handled From Start to Finish. Submit your quote request, and our team will take it from there. Sizing, personalization, and delivery scheduling are included.
This year we're offering four Premium collections for corporate and client orders, our most distinctive holiday presentation yet. Click on any collection below for a closer look.
$179.95 | Slate Board
Four cheeses and two salamis on a reclaimed slate serving tray, our entry point into the Premium line.
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$224.95 | Slate Board
Seven cheeses, two salamis, and three condiments, still served on slate but with more to explore.
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$299.95 | Epoxy and Cherry Wood Tray
Four cheeses and two salamis served on an epoxy cherry wood tray, built to be used and kept long after the gift is gone.
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$374.95 | Live-edge Wood Serving Tray
Seven cheeses, two salamis, and three condiments on a live-edge board cut from a century-old tree, our most complete Premium collection.
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Click Start My Quote to submit your request. Our team will follow up with a customized quote based on the collection, personalization, and delivery options you need.
Goot Essa gifting customers are typically small- to medium-sized organizations that give handcrafted gifts to their staff, clients, volunteers, and other valued contacts. Our Premium collections are a common choice for a smaller list of top clients or leadership-level gifts
Click the Start My Quote button. Our order form takes just a few minutes. Once we receive your request, a Goot Essa staff member will follow up with a customized quote for your preferred gift preparation and delivery options. You're also welcome to start by phone (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays) at 800-490-4387.
A minimum order of 10 collections is required to qualify for a corporate gifting discount. If your organization needs fewer, you're welcome to order at our usual retail rates from our full Premium collection lineup. The maximum order size is 2,000.
Added value may be supplied with a handwritten packing card and gift tag sharing the Goot Essa story. Other value-added inserts may include a cheese recipe card and an invitation to join our monthly cheese subscription. A wine-and-cheese pairing guide can be added at your request.
Our standard Corporate Gifts come in a kraft gift box, with the option to add on a premium serving tray or container. Every Premium collection is built around its own serving surface from the start, from reclaimed slate to a live-edge board cut from a century-old tree, so the gift is meant to be kept and used again. If you're gifting to a smaller list or want something with a bit more presence.
Yes. Each Premium collection already comes with its own serving surface, so customization here means personalizing what's on it. You can add:
Discuss customization options with your Goot Essa contact early in the quote process.
Orders placed by December 7 qualify for our corporate gifting discount. Larger-volume orders for a single collection are discounted using the following formula:
Multiple collections may be ordered but are subject to a reduced discount schedule. Ask us for details if you're interested.
Call us at 800-490-4387 or email john@gootessacheese.com. We're happy to answer your questions about our premium gift collections. In select cases, we ship sample collections to help potential customers understand our products.
If we're delivering collections to individual recipient addresses, you can download and save a copy of our Excel order template, complete it, and email it to john@gootessacheese.com. A Goot Essa staff member will help as needed.
If you already have a spreadsheet with accurate recipient addresses, you're welcome to customize it to include a column for your gift collection choice for each recipient and a personalized gift message of up to 180 characters. Your message will appear on a Goot Essa branded gift card. Email your completed address file to john@gootessacheese.com.
Our corporate gifting discount is available through December 7. For guaranteed holiday delivery, we recommend ordering by December 16. You're welcome to order earlier, and our order form includes a field for your desired delivery date so your gifts arrive at the right time.
Preferred payment methods include business checks and ACH transfers. Payment is also accepted through Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Most orders ship through UPS or FedEx, with USPS Priority Mail used occasionally. We take steps to keep cheese safe from external heat in transit. Gourmet cheeses should be stored at 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Given the weight of the slate and wood serving trays, confirm shipping costs for Premium orders separately from standard Corporate Gifts.
You'll receive a tracking number.
Beyond our Premium collections, we also offer Corporate Gifts and individual cheese blocks, condiments, fudge, meats, and crackers, all available on our website.
We also run a monthly cheese subscription, delivering a new selection of our cave-aged cheeses to your door each month. It's a great gift for someone who already has everything, a reliable treat for yourself, or an easy way to keep good cheese coming through the door regularly. Ask your Goot Essa contact about adding a subscription to your order, or visit our Subscriptions page to learn more.
Personalization options may include your company logo on leather, wood and slate, as well as a unique gift message for each recipient. Discuss with your Goot Essa contact early in the quote process.
