The Honest Fig
Welcome to
Farmhouse and artisan cheesemongers in the heart of Royston, Hertfordshire.
Discover exceptional cheese, charcuterie, wine and deli favourites, all carefully selected for sharing, gifting or simply enjoying.
Visit us in the shop, settle in for cheese and wine in our courtyard, or join one of our intimate tasting events.
How it all began...
The idea for The Honest Fig began, September 2021, at home, with a grazing board made for our neighbours during our Sunday-night ritual of watching Strictly Come Dancing. That first board sowed the seed for something much bigger.
In February 2022, The Honest Fig began trading on Royston Market for a six week trial on Saturday mornings.
December 2023 I left full time employment and opened our first shop which, proudly based in The Corn Exchange, Royston and has since grown into an award-winning independent cheesemonger and deli.
Take a browse through our curated selection of artisan favourites and hand-picked specialities to order for Christmas. Whether you're planning a perfect cheeseboard or just want to sit in your pyjamas in front of the tv, there’s something for everyone.
Looking to order your
Christmas Cheese?
Grazing Boards
Picnic Boxes
Little Extras
I can tell you how much people love good cheese, generous grazing boards and bringing people together
but our customers say it better.
“Over the past 3 years from a tentative venture attending the Saturday market the Honest Fig has established itself as a must go to in the town. The cheeses on offer are truly top class and Linda's knowledge and enthusiasm have no boundaries. A warm greeting always awaits with advice and tasting always available.”
“A fantastic choice of cheese from this local gem of a cheesemonger. Linda personally helped us choose a delicious selection of cheese to compliment eight different wines for a recent family celebration. Top quality, great tastes and the type of special customer service that you only receive from a small independent business..”
“Wonderful shop, very knowledgeable - we've been in for cheese, graze boxes and platters and they are all superb!
A must if you like cheese.”
“What a delightful heaven of beautiful cheeses - and the fact they serve wine and cheese out in the lovely little courtyard is the height of civilisation! Wonderful!.”
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A beautifully compact board made for cosy evenings, date nights or those moments when you want something delicious without any fuss. It includes a soft and silky Brie, a bold blue, a creamy goat’s cheese, a gentle sheep’s cheese, garlicky Yarg and a classic English Cheddar, all paired with cured meats, fresh fruit, nuts and antipasti for effortless grazing.
It also comes with one box of The Fine Cheese Co. crackers, perfectly sized for two to four people.
Feeds two to four, depending on portion size.
Linda says: “Small but mighty. Ideal for nights when cooking feels like too much effort, but treating yourself doesn’t.”