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Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears and Manchego Cheese

Harry & David

Royal Riviera Pears and Manchego Cheese

For a host who likes a cheese board

A ready-made cheese board in a box: about six Royal Riviera pears and a wedge of Spanish Manchego, a good gift for a host or a couple who entertain. Skip it if it would ship to one of the western states the brand can't send fresh fruit to.

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Gift notes by Shnoop Editors · Updated November 7, 2026

Why it works as a gift

This gift answers the question of what to send a host without guessing at their taste in decor. Harry & David pairs about six of its Royal Riviera pears (2 lb 13 oz) with 6 oz of El Hidalgo Quesos Manchego, which the brand describes as imported from Spain and aged for three months, creamy and nutty with a slightly briny edge. The brand suggests slicing both thinly for an evening in with wine, or using them in a salad.

It feels considered because the two things belong together: sweet, juicy pears against a salty aged cheese is a classic pairing rather than a random basket. Everything is meant to be eaten within days, so it adds to an occasion instead of to someone's cupboard.

Compared with a large gift basket at a higher price, this is smaller and more focused, and easier for two people or a small household to finish. The trade-off is reach: because of agricultural restrictions on the fruit, Harry & David says it cannot be shipped to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah or Washington.

Who it’s for

  • A host or hostess whose dinner party you're attending or missing
  • A couple who like to open a bottle and put out a board
  • A client's office, as a thank-you to share around the team
  • Someone who loves cheese but has all the serving boards they need

Skip it if

  • The delivery address is in AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT or WA; the brand can't ship it there
  • The recipient avoids dairy or doesn't eat fresh fruit
  • No one will be home to receive a perishable delivery

Giving it

  • Choose a delivery date a day or two before the event so the host can plan around it
  • Add a bottle of wine or sparkling cider if you're bringing it in person
  • For a lighter gift, the pears on their own cost less and ship the same way

The facts

Pears
About 6 Royal Riviera pears, 2 lb 13 oz
Cheese
El Hidalgo Quesos Manchego, 6 oz; imported from Spain, aged three months
Net weight
3 lb 3 oz
Shipping limits
Not shipped to AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT or WA

Consider instead

Shnoop hasn’t tested this product. These notes come from the maker’s and retailer’s published information, read against our gift criteria. How we pick. Sources: Harry & David: Royal Riviera Pears and Manchego Cheese.

A note from the editors

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