1 week Vacation from 26th Jan to 2nd Feb 😎
The Ocello Team are taking 1 week vacation from the 26th January to 2nd February 2021. Any online orders placed will be despatched on Tuesday 2nd February.
Thank you for your support and have a wonderful Australia Day!
NEW: Cheese and Wine Nights are back in 2021
Join us in 2021 at Formaggi Ocello for some fun and informative cheese and wine nights.
Bookings will be available from Tuesday 8th December 2020 at 12pm.
In store and virtual dates below:
Thursday 11th February – Cheese Favourites- Virtual
Thursday 25th February – French Cheese – In Store
Thursday 11th March – Italy V France – In-StoreÂ
More In-Store dates coming soon!!
Includes:
Indulge in a night of cheese and wine at our Italy v France Cheese and Wine tasting night. A showcase of artisan and farmhouse cheese is carefully selected by our cheese experts.
Start with appetizers and drinks on arrival, then taste your way through 6 cheeses and 6 wines. Cheeses are served with a presentation on their background, style and production method. Our sommelier will discuss the pairing and how to match wine with cheese.
The night is filled with lots of laughs and information.
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NEW: Christmas Deliveries and Trading Hours
Christmas Pre-Orders
It gets very busy this time of year. So that we can accomodate your cheese needs please place your orders online and state in the delivery notes your preferred delivery date or pick update. If you have a specific order please email us at ciao@ocello.com.au
Christmas Deliveries and Store Pick Up
For Sydney Customers please place your order by Friday 18th December as this is your last day to place your online order for a secured dispatch before Christmas and to secure your Cheeses for collection on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th December.
Interstate customers – cut off is Friday 11th December to receive goods before Christmas. Any orders received after this date, next dispatch will be after 4th January 2021.
Christmas Trading Hours 2020/2021
2020
Sunday 20th December – 11am-6pm
Monday 21st December – 9.30am-6pm
Tuesday 22nd December – 9.30am-6pm
Wednesday 23rd December – 9.30am-6pm
Thursday 24th December – 9.30am-6pm
Friday 25th December – CLOSED
Saturday 26th December – CLOSED
Sunday 27th December – CLOSED
Monday 28th December – CLOSED
Tuesday 29th December – OPEN 9.30am-6pm
Wednesday 30th December – OPEN 9.30am-6pm
Thursday 31st December – OPEN 9.30am-6pm
2021Friday 1st January – CLOSED
Saturday 2nd January – CLOSED
Sunday 3rd January – CLOSED
Monday 4th January – CLOSED
Tuesday 5th January 2021 – normal trading hours onwards
NEW: Cheese Club
If you enjoy good cheeses and want to find out more about them, join Formaggi Ocello’s Cheese Club or purchase it as a gift. As a member of this unique cheese subscription, you receive four carefully selected cheeses, in peak condition, chosen for the season. Each month a new selection of cheeses will be delivered. A great way of discovering new cheeses.
The Cheese Club selection is sent by overnight courier leaving on the first Monday of each month starting on 4th January 2021. Select from a 1-month, 2-month or 3-month subscription. Buy now
When you purchase our Cheese Club subscription online, you’ll receive an immediate, personalised Cheese Club welcome letter by email so it’s also perfect for a last minute gift!
Includes
- 4 carefully selected cheeses
- Tasting notes and serving suggestions
- Delivery
- Available Australia-wide
NB: Cheeses cut to approximately 150-180g unless it’s a portion cheese weighing less.
NEW: Deluxe Ocello Hamper Box
Create your own gourmet hamper!
Start with our hamper box, then browse our online store and add what you like. You can completely customise what goodies you include – choose from cheeses, cured meats, balsamic vinegars and extra virgin olive oils, artisan pasta, gourmet cheese accompaniments, truffle products, panforte, biscotti, chocolates, olives and more!
Beautifully presented hamper box which includes a gift card – just complete the details during the check-out process. Stuck for ideas? Check out our pre-made hampers for some inspiration.
Please note, Sydney and Melbourne Metro only. The dimensions are 36cm long by 27cm wide by 8cm high. $10
Savouring Tradition
See our story on Business Australia’s member story. It’s been an amazing 19 years and our passion for cheese and the industry grows stronger and stronger.
See the link here:
https://www.businessaustralia.com/resources/videos/formaggi-ocello
Zoom Virtual Meetings
Having a zoom virtual meeting with clients or team members? Need a little cheese, wine and other goodies to enjoy together in this new way? We are here to help!
We are able to deliver to multiple areas and locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and ACT using a refrigerated courier.
We work closely with you to ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible. All you have to do is choose your favourite cheeses, wines and other goodies and we will do the rest.
Let us know know your budget and we can create “zoom care packs” for your team members or clients.
We have some options below to consider please see the links:
Or contact us at ciao@ocello.com.au and let us know what you would like with your budget and we can assist as best we can.
Happy planning!!
Summer Cheese Guide
A guide to buying and storing cheese.
A guide to buying and storing cheese – answers to the most common questions we are asked over the counter at Ocello and at our regular Cheese & Wine Nights.
How much cheese should I buy?
There are a few factors to take into account here.
Top Tips for Cheese and Wine Matching
It’s great fun exploring cheese and wine matches, especially if you stumble upon that match made in heaven where the cheese and wine compliment each other perfectly, revealing different flavours and taste-bud-tingling harmony with every new mouthful.
But where to start? While it’s not an exact science, here’s some tips to get you on your merry cheese and wine matching way:
