Art & Culture

Types of Charcuterie Boards

Marc Gordon
Aug 13, 2022

When it comes to entertaining people or even a simple dinner party, what you feed your guests is very important. It actually sets the tone for their entire experience. Now we aren’t here to talk about your menu. We are in fact here to talk about what you have on your table before you serve your main dishes. Now what you serve isn’t only important but how you present it to your guest is very important. This is where charcuterie boards come in. Remember we all eat with our eyes before we even taste something. Here are a few charcuterie boards that will definitely have your guests impressed.

Charcuterie and Cheese Board

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Charcuterie boards are the perfect way to display a variety of different edible items. In fact, it is considered to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing ways to display your nibbles. So what is it exactly? Well, it is simply a board that displays a variety of foods that complement each other. It really is just that simple. Now let’s get into the different types of charcuterie boards you can get. Firstly we have to talk about the most popular one. This would be the cheese board. Now, this isn’t just a board filled with different cheeses. That is only one part of it.

On a cheese charcuterie board, you will have your different types of cheese but you will also have an assortment of cold meats and even fruits that go with it. This adds that extra level of flare to it. Now because you can literally make anything into a charcuterie board, you can also go with another popular one which is a fruit charcuterie board. This is popular because it can be really colorful on a table. You could also go with a charcuterie board filled with candies, tacos, chips and so much more. The possibilities are really endless.