Charcuterie boards are a beautiful and fun way to display your food at a party or gathering. While the classic combination of meats, crackers, and cheese is always a hit, there are countless creative ways to elevate your board. From a brunch-inspired pancake board to a movie night spread filled with popcorn and candy, here are 23 charcuterie board ideas to recreate right now.
Charcuterie Board Ideas
1. S’mores Charcuterie Board
Have s’more fun with a s’mores-themed charcuterie board! Start with the essentials like graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate.
You can even take it up a notch like this example by adding a variety of cookies, different types of chocolate, fresh fruits like strawberries, and dips like cookie butter and chocolate.
Whether you’re hosting a slumber party, a camp-themed party, a summer gathering, or just want to sweeten up your menu, this creative display is a fun and delicious way to serve s’mores!
2. Wings Charcuterie Board
Are you team flats or drumsticks? I’m team flats ALL THE WAY! But no matter which one you prefer, this board is sure to be a hit. Arrange your wings alongside classic veggies like carrots and celery sticks, then fill in the spaces with other fresh options like sugar snap peas, bell peppers, and cucumbers.
Don’t forget the dipping sauces for the ultimate wing spread! All in all, this board is perfect for any occasion, especially game night when you and your loved ones are gathered to watch the big game.
3. Valentine’s Themed Charcuterie Board
Another one of my favorite charcuterie board ideas is creating themed boards based on the holiday celebration. This Valentine’s themed board features all the classic Valentine’s colors (red, pink, and white) along with cute heart shaped elements. It’s the perfect addition to any love filled celebration, whether it’s a Galentine’s gathering or a Valentine’s party!
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4. Pancakes Charcuterie Board
Take your breakfast spread to the next level with a pancakes charcuterie board. This is such a cute way to display the pancakes, so that everyone can grab some and customize it with their favorite toppings.
5. Waffles Board
Another great breakfast board idea is a waffle themed board. Fill it with pastries like waffles, pancakes, muffins, and donuts, along with classic breakfast sides like sausage and bacon.
6. Movie Night Board
Level up your movie night snacks with a movie night themed charcuterie board. Display your candies on the board and to fill in the gaps you can add some popcorn to really give it that movie night theme.
7. Fruit Board
This fruit themed charcuterie board is bursting with freshness, color, and sweetness! It’s a great way to showcase fruits on your menu while adding a beautiful centerpiece to your food display. Include a variety of fruits like watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, pineapples, and grapes, and even dipping sauces for an extra fun touch.
8. Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a Christmas tree themed charcuterie board. Similar to the Valentine’s board, this is a great way to match your food to the holiday party theme. While the design looks intricate, it’s actually super easy to put together. Simply gather your ingredients and arrange them in horizontal layers to create the tree shape. Then, use a star shaped cutter to make a star for the top of your Christmas tree.
9. French Fry Charcuterie Board
I strongly believe that potatoes are the GREATEST starchy vegetable in the world, and I will stand by that statement. Plus, this charcuterie board helps to prove my point in showing the versatility of potatoes.
Create a french fry charcuterie board filled with different types and shapes of fries for the ultimate potato lover’s spread. From waffle fries and potato wedges to sweet potato fries and garlic Parmesan fries, there are so many delicious variations to include.
Another fun way to make this board, is by choosing how you prepare the fries. You can either bake frozen fries at home, make them completely from scratch by cutting and frying fresh potatoes, or grab fries from different fast-food spots to create a fast-food-inspired fry board.
10. Spring Themed Board
Just like the Christmas tree board, there are so many ways to get creative with your charcuterie board, and this is another great example. Elevate a simple veggie board by arranging the ingredients into flower shapes, creating a display that’s bursting with springtime vibes.
11. Taco Charcuterie Board
Spice up your taco night with a taco inspired charcuterie board. Arrange your tortillas, protein, and toppings on the board for a super cute and delicious display.
12. Complete Taco Board
Here’s another taco board idea that includes a variety of elements. Such as hard taco shells, soft taco shells, lettuce, tomatoes, and a range of toppings, allowing everyone to build their own tacos.
13. Rainbow Board
Taste the rainbow with a rainbow inspired charcuterie board filled with colorful veggies, fruits, cheese, and chips.
14. Brunch Board
I can never get enough of breakfast boards, and this mixed brunch board is super diverse. Offering many options for people to choose from, like waffles, bagels, donuts, and egg muffins. The small touch of flowers along the border adds a beautiful detail and gives it a cute decorative feel.
15. Loaded Baked Potato Board
Create a loaded potato board with baked potatoes and a variety of toppings so everyone can customize their own. Include options like sour cream, cheese, scallions, bacon, and red onions.
16. Classic Charcuterie Board
I can’t create a list of charcuterie board ideas without including a classic meat and cheese charcuterie board. This timeless option is perfect for any occasion. Simply fill it with a variety of cheeses, cured meats, grapes, other fruits, and crackers, and you’ve got a delicious and interactive appetizer or snack that everyone will enjoy (Well… except those that are lactose intolerant).
17. French Toast Board
French toast is already delicious on its own, but this French toast board takes it to a whole new level. It’s super cute and a great way to display the French toast. You can fill the spaces on the board with sides like bacon, sausage, and fresh fruit to complete the spread.
18. Grazing Table
Go big with an oversized charcuterie board setup by creating a grazing table! It’s like a charcuterie board times two. You simply arrange all your charcuterie board elements on the table, allowing guests to come up and build their own perfect charcuterie plate.
19. Burger Board
If you’re hosting an outdoor party and serving burgers, consider creating a burger board with a variety of toppings and sauces so guests can assemble their own burgers.
20. Build Your Own Sandwich Board
Similar to the build-your-own burger board, set up a deli-style board with a variety of breads, deli meats, and veggie toppings so everyone can create their own sandwiches.
21. Hot Dog Board
Arrange hot dogs on the charcuterie board and fill the empty spaces with chips, veggies, and fruits for an easy and fun display.
22. Number Charcuterie Board
If you’re hosting a birthday party, graduation party, or any celebration that incorporates numbers or short words, consider using number-shaped wooden boxes as a charcuterie base. One thing to keep in mind is to provide small tongs for this board so guests can easily grab the items without any hassle.
23. Candy Charcuterie Board
Last but not least on the list of charcuterie board ideas, is a candy board! Fill it with a variety of candies and chocolates that is sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
