French Charcuterie Board
Check out all these delicious charcuterie boards for hosting inspiration for anytime of the year.
This post has been updated from the original Sept 2018.
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Charcuterie boards don’t seem to be going anywhere since they exploded onto the kitchen scene about seven years ago. I’m sharing how I styled a French charcuterie board with tips on how to make it easy for guests to serve themselves and tips on what to put on a charcuterie board.
Charcuterie Board Styling
The Miriam-Webster dictionary defines charcuterie board as a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes; also the products sold in such a shop.
There are different variations of charcuterie boards that I’m sharing with you today as well. It’s basically any grouping of food that makes it easy to display and for guests to grab on their own, is my definition.
If you have a vintage wooden board, I always lay a piece of parchment paper down first in case the wood isn’t food safe/sanitary (or I just don’t want to clean it after!).
Tips for Charcuterie Board
- A different selection of cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, dry-cured sausage, pate
- A selection of artisanal cheeses (baked brie with red pepper jelly is a perfect match!)
- Add a bigger bowl of grape tomatoes with bocconcini balls sprinkled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and fresh basil
- Use different bowls and cups for holding such things as olives and pickles that you don’t want touching other items
- Adding a few small cups of nuts and pretzels in teacups makes for a pretty board
- Add crackers in bunches throughout the board
- Putting small bunches of grapes around the items separates the sections and adds more color
- Make sure to add utensils for items that need scooping up
- Be sure to add little side plates and napkins for guests to help themselves!
That was just my take on a little charcuterie but here are some more examples below. If you click over to each blogger’s website, most of them have listed step by step guides as well.
More Charcuterie Boards
Tastes Better From Scratch put together a step by step guide to the perfect charcuterie board. I love how many items are on the board and it still looks pretty and organized (two things I love).
How fun is this?! Best Friends for Frosting put together an adorable dessert charcuterie board. Once you have a board, anything is possible! I love the little pie skillets. This is a great idea for a party as everyone will find their favorite dessert option.
This charcuterie board is a stunning display of delicious snacks along with beautiful garnish. You can create your own by getting the step by step details from Wild Thistle Kitchen.
This beautiful fall charcuterie board from Wanderlust and Wellness has all the details and many different beginner charcuterie ideas on her website.
Simply Delicious Food put together a delicious breakfast board, I love this idea. Perfect for having guests over.
Adding sweet to savory is the perfect mix for a charcuterie, like this decadent one from Modern Honey.
Reluctant Entertainer made this massive charcuterie board with all the fixings for a party!
And if you don’t have a charcuterie board of any sort, you can always lay down parchment or craft paper to lay your feast on, like Coming Up Roses created. This parchment paper comes in a big roll.
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I hope you enjoyed my French charcuterie board. The possibilities are endless! This is the perfect way to serve guests this fall season.
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love! thank you! laura in CO
Thanks Laura!
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I’m definitely inspired to put together a fancy tray of snacks now! Love your tip of using the parchment paper, and the tea cups are such a nice touch!
Thanks so much, Courtenay!
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Great tips! The teacups on the board is such a pretty addition!
Thanks Virginia!
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Absolutely a lovely idea. Your pictures, as always, are just beautiful. Hope you have a blessed, wonderful weekend. xo Diana
Thanks so much, Diana!
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Love your simple fall style -that moss bowl is amazing. And your chaterueria board looks so good -perfect for fall entertaining. Beautiful job.
Thanks so much, Dannyelle!
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Oh yum!! This is perfect timing as I was just wanting to put one of these together tonight for a dinner party. Is your board the medium or large size from Pottery Barn?
Thanks Jenn! It’s the large size, it’s massive.
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Ahhhh, charcuterie boards are one of my very favourite meals to serve! It pairs so perfectly with a bottle of wine or some craft beer and I love that we can pick away at it for hours, stretching out our visits with friends. Definitely pinning this beautiful board for inspiration for our next dinner party!
Yes, I completely agree! It’s the perfect match.
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I’m going to use your tea cup idea when I make Kelly Nan’s desert board. It will be a match made in heaven.
I love this kind of appy. Foods you can pick a bit of this, a bit of that are perfect. My next board will have pretzels. The salt on them compliment meats & cheese.
Pinning!
Great idea, Joanna! My board had pretzels too in one of the teacups.
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What a most lovely Charcuterie board…I so love making them for guest and also ordering it from a restaurant….you have presented your board in such a way that your guests/family would most likely say, “it’s too pretty to eat!”
Thank you, Shirley! Yes, so easy to put together and so pretty at the same time.
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you have such a beautiful kitchen. I love the idea of the Charcuterie board- such wonderful tips. I also liked seeing the bells of ireland- we grew them this year for our flower farm and they are such a unique and fun plant!!
Thanks so much, Ashlea. How fun that you grew them! I just love their colour.
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Oh man! I LOVE a good charcuterie! 🙂
So easy, right? Thanks Shannon.
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What a gorgeous space Jamie! I’m in love with your Bells of Ireland and Carnation arrangement! And your charcuterie plate looks delicious. Happy Fall!
Thanks so much, Jo-Anna! Happy fall to you too!
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Sigh! This is beautiful and it made me hungry! I don’t know which I loved the decor or the charcuterie board!
haha thanks so much, Laura!
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I love a charcuterie, it’s one of my favourite things actually! I simply adore how you’ve added vintage pieces to the board too, it looks very high-end and special for your guests! Your thrifted art is gorgeous too, that frame is spectacular! xo
Thanks for your sweet comment, Laurie!
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I think my fave detail is the little piece of art behind the range. What a great touch!
Thanks Ariel, it was a great score!
Hugs, Jamie