CATERING FAQS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why Bedford Cheese Shop?

Bedford Cheese Shop cheese platters are stunning, delicious, edible pieces of art for any cheese catering occasion or really, any occasion at all. Our cheeses are sourced from small local, national, and international farms, they look too gorgeous to eat, but don’t let that stop you!!! Dive into these beauties any opportunity you get! Each of our hand created made to order cheese platters are intentionally constructed with meticulous care by one of our talented 2 to 4 varieties are included, such as bloomy, washed rind, creamy, tangy, stinky, melt-in-your-mouth, semi-hard, or hard selections (just to name a few). They are specifically sliced for two reasons, one, to display their beauty, and two, to offer a perfect mouth amount allowing the cheese to be enjoyed at its best. Paired accoutrements are nestled throughout offering unexpected or tried and true perfect bite combinations. Depending on the season and/or occasion these options may include dried fruits, crunchy nuts, zesty cornichons, briny olives, fresh fruit, honey, and/or jam (again, just to name a few). And let us not forget the mouth-watering charcuterie. Not every platter has cured meats, so choose wisely, but should you decide that YES… Charcuterie is desired, we offer a mix of thinly sliced and tantalizingly displayed prosciutto, mortadella, salami, and paté. They are as beautiful as they are satisfying. Cheese platters can be ordered online, or in our shop, for cheese tray delivery or pick-up.

What events work well for BCS platters you wonder?

Our BCS cheese platters are perfect for any occasion ranging from family gatherings, work events, dinners, weddings, parties, life events, or - simply because you want one. Depending on your gathering, be it small or large, we can walk you through our various platter options that can accommodate almost any audience, some examples being just cheese, or just charcuterie to a wonderful mix of everything. …. Our signature NYC cheese platters offer the finest cheeses at their peak of flavor profile perfection, delicate charcuterie locally and internationally sourced, and housemade delectable offerings. Being able to select the type of catering cheese platter allows our customers to truly offer the best of everything for their event!

My friend is pregnant. Do you have pasteurized cheeses?

We sure do! Please ask one of our cheesemongers for guidance. Additionally, all of our cheeses are labeled as “raw” or “pasteurized” in the cheese case, and it will be noted on your label.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We will always do our best to accommodate our customers' requests, when possible, however, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will NOT occur and we are NOT an allergen, gluten, nut, seed, dairy, egg, fish, meat, etc free environment.

A Cheese Board To-Go sounds perfect for my afternoon, can you tell me more?

A Cheese Board To-Go can be ordered online, over the phone, at 718-395-3080, or in the shop. It is an assortment of two, three, or four cheeses (cheeses are monger’s choice) beautifully arranged in an enclosed beautiful wooden box with a sliding plexiglass top along with jam, honey, and a selection of accoutrements such as cornichons, olives, and fresh or dried fruit that you can take to-go! If you desire a charcuterie element, for an additional charge, we will include savory soppressata or prosciutto. These are perfect for a picnic, party, or just because.

I’m having an event and we would love BCS to cater, is this possible ??

We LOVE to provide catering for events, parties, or just because! Please check out our catering page or follow us on social media to see our beautiful, delicious, and satisfying cheese platters! You can place orders online, over the phone at 718-395-3080, or in our Shop with one of our Team members. Please note, that to avoid a rush fee of $25 per item, place orders 48 hours in advance. However, please note, that we do not offer event waitstaff support.

May I change what I have ordered?

Any changes to your order MUST be made by 10 AM, 2 days prior to your order fulfillment date. Any cancellations or removal of items falls into our cancellations policies, see below.

May I move my order to another day?

If you are contacting us to move your order to a different date, by 10 AM, 2 days prior to your fulfillment date; we will do our best to accommodate. However, we reserve the right to/or not to accommodate such requests on a case-by-case basis.

I have to cancel my order because (fit your reason in this blank)! Is that possible?

Gift Basket & Platter Cancellation Policy (does not apply to Cheese Boards To-Go)

Cancellations to catering orders must be made no later than 10:00 AM EST two days prior to the pick-up, or delivery, date for a full refund of your order total.

eg.: Your order is for any time Thursday, Jan. 4th; for a full refund you must cancel before, or by, 10 AM Tuesday, Jan. 2nd.

Cancellations made by 10:00 AM EST later than 2 days prior but by 10:00 AM EST one day prior to the pick-up, or delivery, date will receive a partial refund or 50% of your order total.

eg.: Your order is for any time Thursday, Jan. 4th; for a 50% refund, you will have canceled after 10:01 AM Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, and by 10 AM January 3rd.

Any cancellations made after 10:00 AM EST the day prior (including same-day cancellations) to your order date, will not be refunded.

eg: Your order is for any time Thursday, Jan. 4th; if you cancel anytime after 10 AM January 3rd, you are not eligible for a refund.

Is BCS able to deliver orders?

We deliver in Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Queens 7 days a week via a third-party courier. All delivery orders need to be in 48 hours prior in order to guarantee delivery.

For orders under $350

Manhattan $48
Brooklyn & Queens $68

For orders over $350

Manhattan 12.5% of the order total
Brooklyn & Queens 12.5% of the order total +$20 borough fee

Am I able to pick-up my order?

The short and happy answer is, YES you are! Your order can be ready for pickup between the hours of 10 AM - 6:30 PM, 7 days a week! Additionally, if you would like to coordinate delivery on your end via Uber, we are happy to have you organize that with us. Our address is 67 Irving Place New York, NY, 10003.

What is an Admin Fee?

Each Catering Order over 7+ items is subject to a 15% Administrative Fee. This Fee is intended to offset the costs associated with administrative and managerial oversight, documentation, and preparation of the catering order. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a gratuity. All of our team are competitively compensated but gratuity, should you choose to add it, is always appreciated.

I am tax-exempt, can I place my order online?

Unfortunately, our online platform does not support tax-exempt orders at this time. To place a tax-exempt catering order you will have to bring in a copy of your tax-exempt form or email us a copy of your tax-exempt form and place your order with us here at the Shop.

Can I receive my platters and serve them the following day?

We strongly recommend consuming our platters the day you receive them for optimum quality and flavor profile. However, should you decide to store your platters in a fridge overnight, that is entirely up to you!

What is the best way to serve my BCS platter?

We recommend taking your cheese/charcuterie platters out of the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes prior to consuming so that they can come to room temperature for optimum flavor profiles.

May I bring my own platters and boards and have BCS use them for my catering?

Give us a call, we would love to discuss the possibilities. Please note, there will be a custom “up-charge” for a more personalized platter.

You have a BCS cheese platter, now, what to pair it with?

The beverage pairings are endless. Follow established rules, bourbon with gouda, gin or whiskey with cheddar, vodka with blue, tequila with manchego, rosé with burrata and Chèvre, sparkling wines with incredibly soft selections, or bold reds with hard options like Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino. Perhaps go off the beaten path with your cheese platter catering pairings, an aged Oolong tea with gouda, coffee with a comté or triple cream, hot chocolate with blue cheese. These ideas are meant to offer guidences, where you and your guests go from there is up to you! Referencing food pairings, aside from the ones nestled on your cheese platter or charcuterie platter they can boost the cheese flavor. To that end, when you order your cheese platter on-line, or in the shop, there are many specialty grocery options available for your pairing pleasure. These range from delicious, local, small batch sweet and savory jams and honeys, to hard artisanal salamis and housemade spreads to the unconventional in the realm of hot sauces and tahini.... Your perfect cheese bite is yours for the making!