Best Cheese Platter for Cocktails

If you’re planning a cocktail party, you know salty snacks like potato chips and mixed nuts are a favorite but if you really want to treat your guests to something extraordinary then put together an uncomplicated but beautiful cheese board or what’s better known as a “charcuterie board”.

Charcuterie boards have become popular in recent years as an elegant way to serve appetizers or snacks at parties or gatherings. The variety of foods you include on a charcuterie board allows guests to sample an array of flavors and textures, and the presentation of the board itself will build excitement.

Step one, pick up a wooden serving platter. There are many styles and options and you can find them on Amazon for less than $20. We would recommend a round or circular platter no less than 15-20 inches in circumference. The wooden circular shape works best as it will make the items look like an eye-watering Roman feast spilling off in every direction.

Next step is to place your inexpensive but eye-catching items on the board for your guests and you’ll be surprised by the compliments. Here are some ideas for you to include on your charcuterie board: hard and soft cheeses, Italian meats, olives, grapes, nuts, dried apricots, seasonal berries and of course an assortment of crackers. Hurry up and get in there everyone!

And that’s really all there is to it! The only thing to consider is if you’ll be serving a main course or not. If charcuterie board is the main then be sure to replenish the platter before it becomes barren so everyone is properly satiated in between sips of their favorite tipple. There are few things worse then reaching for an empty charcuterie board. So just as you would keep your guests beverages and cocktails topped up you need to pay attention to your charcuterie board. We hope this was helpful in making your next party a big success!