The word “charcuterie” is French for “pork butchery” and refers to the art of preparing and preserving meats. Charcuterie boards typically include a variety of cured meats, such as salami, prosciutto, chorizo, and ham. They may also include cheeses, such as cheddar, brie, and goat cheese.

Charcuterie boards are a popular choice for parties and gatherings because they are easy to assemble and can be customized to fit any dietary restrictions. They are also a visually appealing way to serve food, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

- Classic Charcuterie Board
- Meats: prosciutto, salami, chorizo, ham, pepperoni
- Cheeses: cheddar, Swiss, brie, goat cheese, blue cheese
- Crackers: bread crackers, water crackers, graham crackers
- Fruits: grapes, apples, pears, berries
- Vegetables: carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes
- Nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts
- Dips: hummus, tzatziki, ranch dressing
- Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
- Meats: prosciutto, salami, chorizo, lamb merguez, feta cheese
- Cheeses: feta cheese, manchego cheese, goat cheese
- Crackers: pita bread, lavash bread, crostini
- Fruits: grapes, figs, olives, artichoke hearts
- Vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini
- Nuts: almonds, pistachios, pine nuts
- Dips: hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush
- French Charcuterie Board
- Meats: prosciutto, salami, ham, duck confit, foie gras
- Cheeses: brie, camembert, goat cheese, Gruyère, Comté
- Crackers: baguette slices, ciabatta slices, water crackers
- Fruits: grapes, pears, apples, berries
- Vegetables: carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes
- Nuts: almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts
- Dips: Dijon mustard, honey mustard, cranberry sauce
- Italian Charcuterie Board
- Meats: prosciutto, salami, mortadella, bresaola, soppressata
- Cheeses: mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, ricotta salata, fontina
- Crackers: grissini, focaccia bread, crostini
- Fruits: figs, dates, apricots, cherries
- Vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, olives
- Nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts
- Dips: pesto, marinara sauce, olive tapenade
- Veggie Charcuterie Board
- Meats: none
- Cheeses: goat cheese, Brie, cheddar, Parmesan
- Crackers: bread crackers, water crackers, graham crackers
- Fruits: grapes, apples, pears, berries
- Vegetables: carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower
- Nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts
- Dips: hummus, tzatziki, ranch dressing
- Sweet Charcuterie Board
- Meats: none
- Cheeses: none
- Crackers: graham crackers, shortbread cookies, sugar cookies
- Fruits: grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries
- Vegetables: none
- Nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts
- Dips: chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, Nutella
