There’s always an excuse for a good old-fashioned get-together. Whether you are hosting a movie night, visiting friends for dinner, throwing a holiday party, or putting on a family reunion, charcuterie boards are the perfect centerpiece. Charcuterie is a French term, referring to prepared meats and cheeses served along with olives, dried fruits, nuts, and other snackable appetizers, all served on a communal board.
These plentiful platters pair delicious flavors into bite-size morsels for the taking, making them a welcome addition to any party. The best part of charcuterie is that every board is customizable! Get fancy for wining and dining, or keep it more casual with some cheese and toothpicks.
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The only real requirement for charcuterie is a great board for serving. From reclaimed wood to crafted marble, we found the best boards around to serve a crowd.
Heritage Products Charcuterie Board With Knives
The Heritage Products Charcuterie Board features a great size at 13 by 13 inches. The square design is also made of bamboo, promising an easy clean. Best of all, the hidden drawer stores four included knives for cutting and spreading. At $41.99, it’s a perfect addition to any kitchen.
Handcrafted Old Pine Round Serving Board by Air & Anchor
$40
from
Air and Anchor
For a true artisan experience, grab this Old Pine Round Serving Board from Air & Anchor. The company creates the boards in partnership with a local Rhode Island workshop called Edge and End. Each board is made by hand from locally sourced reclaimed pine, oak, or chestnut wood before being completed with food-safe finishing. Featuring a rounded handle and hole, you can easily store the board on a wall hanger when not in use.
Tasty Natural Bamboo Cheese Board and Charcuterie Tray With Hidden Drawer
The ultimate party pack, this bamboo cheese board by Tasty includes a hidden drawer. Inside, you’ll find utensils, markers, slate labels, and chalk to design your board to your heart’s content. At 13 by 13 inches, it’s an ideal serving size for a small crowd.
Better Homes & Gardens Charcuterie Board
These classic boards by Better Homes & Gardens are made from virtually indestructible acacia wood. The round version starts at $15.98, and the rectangular board is just $12.86. Use both to create different-style boards for your occasion. Easy to clean and store, these acacia charcuterie boards are an ideal choice for any party.
Brandless Bundle Ho Ho Hostess Set
Technically, this bundle from Brandless is over our $50 budget, but since it includes so much additional gear, we’re putting it in the mix. This acacia wood charcuterie board comes with two stemless wine glasses, an organic cotton towel, a corkscrew, cheese knives (also made from acacia), a cheese grater, and wooden serving utensils. Currently on sale at $59, it’s a great board for a romantic date night with drinks and appetizers.
Santa Barbara Design Studio White & Lavender Marble Charcuterie Board
$48
from
Sorelle Gifts
Entertain in style with this unique solid polished marble board. The cheese board features a footed base along with soft lavender and grey marble veining. Each board is unique, making it an individual work of art. Like all selections from Sorelle Gifts, these boards are expertly sourced from artisans around the world and delivered with a handwritten note.
Stella Falone Café Tongs
$49
from
Stella Falone
Sustainable brand Stella Falone creates premium ebony kitchen accessories. The brand’s high-end cutting boards and Café Paddles are slightly out of our price range for this list, but we’re giving it an honorable mention anyway and including its Café Tongs, which make the cut at $49 and are perfect for serving alongside charcuterie.
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