Build Your Best Charcuterie Board

Ah, charcuterie boards - a trendy way to snack all day! Charcuterie boards are quickly becoming one of the favorite foods to find at fancy dinner parties, potlucks, and special events. You can showcase tons of creativity in how you choose to build your charcuterie board. If you’re planning to prepare a charcuterie board for an upcoming event but you’re not sure how to start or even how much food you’ll need, we’ve got you covered. Check out the information below to get excited, get your creative juices flowing, and ensure everyone at the party has plenty to enjoy!

How to Plan the Right Amount for Your Guest Count

Once you reach a guest count over 50 people, your variety of items can stay consistent but the quantity of each item will continue to grow. A good guide is to plan for 3 oz of meat and cheese for each person attending and 2.5 oz of Additional Items for each person attending. Use our calculator below - type in how many people are attending and the calculator will tell you how many pounds of food to prepare.

How to Choose the Right Variety of Options

1. Meat and Cheese

   1. Traditional Meat Options: Cured Hams and Salami

   2. Include a variety of cheeses including aged, crumbly, soft, creamy, and sharp

2. Carrying Vessel

   1. Crackers

   2. Breads like baguette, pita, melba toast, or sourdough

   3. Crudites style veggies

3. Additional Salty Items

   1. Olives

   2. Pickled Items

4. Sweet Items

   1. Dried Fruits

   2. Fresh Fruits

   3. Chocolate Chunks

   4. Jumbo Marshmallows

5. Nuts and Seeds

   1. Raw or Toasted Almonds

   2. Toasted Walnuts

   3. Raw Pistachios or Cashews

   4. Shelled Sunflower Seeds, Pinon nuts, or Pumpkin Seeds

6. Optional Dips, Jams, Spreads, or Drizzles

   1. Savory

      1. Hummus, Olive Tapenade, Ranch, Queso, Baba Ganoush

   2. Sweet

      1. Fruit Jams, Honey Drizzle, Dessert Hummus, Caramel Sauce

7. Check your board to ensure a variety of textures including creamy, crunchy, juicy, and chewy

Deciding How to Arrange and Decorate your Board

1. Cut cheeses into different shapes to keep things interesting

2. Ensure every item is bite sized or smaller

3. If items are juicy or drippy, consider placing them in small bowls before adding them to the board

4. Place Dipping/Carrying Vessels closes to the Dip that it’s paired with

5. Remember to include cheese knives, toothpicks, tiny tongs, or fork as necessary for easy serving

6. Consider the color - strategically place colors around your board to create balance and an artful visual effect

7. Consider Using a Theme

   1. Italian - Mozzarella Balls, Parmesan Crisps, Cherry Tomatoes, Castelvetrano Olives, Basil Pesto Spread

   2. Spanish - Manchego Cheese, Jamon Serrano, Manzanilla Olives, and Marcona Almonds

   3. French - Saucisson Sec, Mortadella, Brie, Baguette, Corinchons Pickles, Figs, and Apricots

   4. Greek - Honey Drizzled Feta Cheese, Loukaniko, Greek Black Olives, Roasted Eggplant, and Roasted Red Peppers

   5. A Board Focused on Dips - Sauteed Mushrooms, Olive Tapenade, Hummus, Goat Cheese and Chive Spread

   6. Fresh Fruit Board - Peaches and Burrata, Pear and Brie, Berries and Ricotta, or Apples and Cheddar

   7. Pescatarian Board - Smoked Salmon, Goat Cheese, Capers, and Cucumber

   8. Keep those creative juices flowing!

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