The Gourmet Cheeseburger
18 September 2019

The Gourmet Cheeseburger

Thanks to gourmet chefs and dedicated burger craftsmen around the world, the classic burger has moved into the field of finer dining – and going gourmet can help you differentiate your burgers from those of your competitors.

Wagyu beef, truffles or lobster. As burgers have become a culinary playground of gourmets, more sophisticated ingredients have found their way to the bun. These ingredients not only add interesting and surprising flavours, they also serve as a platform for storytelling, which gives a profitable business edge in a highly competitive market. If you want to go gourmet, upgrading your cheese is good place to start.

The right cheese for the job

At Arla – a farmer-owned dairy cooperative with Nordic roots – we’ve been making quality cheeses for decades. Now, we’ve handpicked the ones best suited for burgers and put them through a rigorous testing process to make sure they live up to the demands of professional burger chefs. We’ve tested for taste, smell and look. We’ve tested for meltability and stretchability. We’ve even tested how the cheeses look, feel and taste after 20+ minutes in a hotbox. Just to see how well they would perform in delivery or “on the go” food. This is why we’re dedicated to burger perfection.

Arla Pro British Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices 1kg

Arla Pro British Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices 1kg

Arla Pro; made specifically for professional chefs & operators in mind. Made from 100% British milk, full flavoured, these rich, Arla Pro Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices bring out the best in any dish – hot or cold. With a rich and satisfying flavour - ...

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Key benefits:

  • Strong and sweet complimenting flavour
  • Pre-sliced for consistent portion control
  • A natural upgrade for classic burgers

Castello Blue Cheese Slices 125g

Castello Blue Cheese Slices 125g

Smooth and creamy yet sharp with an onion tang. That’s Castello Blue Cheese Slices. As you bite into this made-for-melting cheese you will find your senses expanding. It’s perfect on top of a burger fresh from the grill, oozing over the meat, seeping...

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Key benefits:

  • Great visual appeal
  • Pre-sliced for consistent portion control
  • Holds texture once heated

It melts really well, it cooks really well, it’s always got flavour.

Mark Young, Chef, Sela Bar

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