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Christina Herbst
Madi KoettingUpdated: Feb. 06, 2024
For a foodie friend, you can't go wrong with these charcuterie board gift ideas. We found everything they'll need to make the board of their dreams!
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Did someone say charcuterie board season? We found the best charcuterie board gift ideas for your foodie friend. From accessories, to meats and cheeses and wine gifts, here’s everything they need to make the perfect charcuterie board for any size party.
Go ahead and bookmark these ideas for yourself, too! They’re ideal for holiday hosting.
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Personalized Charcuterie Board
The best charcuterie board gift ideas start with a high quality serving piece. Made of 100% acacia wood with a white-wash finish, this personalized board makes it easy (and stylish!) for giftees to graze their favorite fruits and cheeses, meats and spreads. While you’re at it, check out this one-of-a-kind mushroom-shaped charcuterie board, too—it’s one of our favorite mushroom decor pieces.
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Cheese Crate
Filled with deluxe European cheeses, this cheese crate is the ultimate charcuterie board gift for cheese lovers (aside from a cheese of the month club subscription, of course). They’ll enjoy snacking on Swiss diablo, French Brie and Italian robiola. So no, this isn’t your ordinary brick from the grocery store.
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Taste of Home Boards Platters & More
Even seasoned charcuterie board assemblers know that putting a meat and cheese platter together is a true art. Help them hone their skills with our very own charcuterie board book: Taste of Home Boards Platters & More. It’s filled with more than 50 charcuterie board ideas, all of which are guaranteed to impress guests.
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Chalkboard Cheese Markers
Help your cheese-loving friends create their own board by gifting them these chalkboard markers. They come with chalk for labeling and are easy to reuse. Just wipe away the chalk with a wet cloth. No one will ever confuse the Jack for the Swiss again.
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Cured Meats
They’ll need some specialty meats to eat with all that cheese! Prosciutto, salame and soppressata are some of the best charcuterie board meats for an unforgettable spread—and they’re all included in this cured meats set. It’s just one essential part of building the most impressive Christmas cheese board.
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Artisanal Crackers
Take a step back from your go-to cracker. Artisanal crackers need a place on your platter. We love the variety of Carr’s table water crackers. They’re light and won’t take away from all the other yummy goodies on this list.
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Cheese Knives
Every board needs a few serving utensils. And this knife set is as versatile as it is beautiful. These cheese knives pair well with both hard and soft cheeses.
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Assorted Mustards
A charcuterie board gift isn’t complete without a few spreads and mustards. This mustard collection complements any meat and cheese board thanks to their versatile flavors. Whether they prefer the original sweet honey mustard or have adventurous tastebuds for caramelized onion mustard, your giftee is in for a treat. There’s even a champagne mustard! You can’t go wrong with a mini jam jar, either.
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Berry Basket
Snacking on fresh fruit has never looked so cute. These small, handpainted stoneware bowls make the prettiest addition to any seasonal cheese plate. Plus, thisdish doubles as a colander so they can wash and serve without dirtying an extra dish.
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Butter Bell
Because butter is best served smooth, this butter bell is a charcuterie board gift your loved one will enjoy every day. There’s a pocket to fill water at the base to keep butter flavorful and fresh. We love a butter crock for crafting an oh-so-spreadable butter board, too.
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Pinch Bowl
Display and serve olives, cheese dips and snack mixes inside a pinch bowl. Their small size makes it easy to nestle in between meats and cheeses. Theses tiny marble pots come in five stunning colors: Light sienna, black, white, green and a mixed gradient.
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Appetizer Plates
If they’re planning on hosting many wine and cheese nights or dinner parties, they’ll need a set of appetizer plates fit for party-throwing. This reusable set is dishwasher-safe, too, for easy cleanup.
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Table Olives
Cheese-board aficionados will cheer when opening this tasty present. These blue cheese-stuffed olives are a true treat for them—and their guests. Pick a jar up as a gift for bartenders, too.
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Bread Knife
A quality serrated knife is always a good investment—and this beauty is no exception. They’ll be able to cut through breads, pastries and other delicate items with ease. As a Test Kitchen-favorite, this knife doubles as one of the best gifts for bread bakers.
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Dark Chocolate Caramels
This charcuterie board gift is for the sweet tooth. These fancy caramels are the perfect excuse to indulge in chocolate on cheese night. Plus, they partner nicely with other cheese board accompaniments. (Or, add ’em to a chocolate charcuterie board.)
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Honey Dipper
Honey is always a tasty cheese board pairing, and honey dippers elevate any board. They make it simple to drizzle honey onto toast and cheese, too.Its spiraled ridges ensure a slow and steady stream of honey on each use.
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Mini Jams
They’ll love these spoonable treats. These fun-sized preserves are a must for smearing on top of crackers, cheese and cured meats. They’re also featured in the Bonne Maman countdown, which is a coveted Advent calendar every year.
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Appetizer Picks
Use these sleek tools to serve cheese, olives and other bite-sized hors d’oeuvres. This pick set comes with eight tools so they’ll always have enough serving utensils on hand.
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Mini Mitten Tongs
Pick up, serve and arrange cheese board contents with a pair of mini tongs. This cutesy utensil makes for a pretty presentation (and gift). We love the festive shape and size of these tongs. It’s a delightful addition to your Christmas charcuterie wreath.
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Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
This one’s for sweet and salty lovers. The kiss of crushed coffee in these chocolate-covered pretzels makes them gourmet enough for special occasions and holidays. We’ll cheers to this food gift!
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Gourmet Nuts
Throw this stash of gourmet mixed nuts into their gift bag. They’re roasted to perfection and are perfect for filling in the gaps on a charcuterie board.
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Truffle Butter
Here’s a mouth-watering charcuterie board gift. These truffle butter samplers can—and should—be added to any food. Warm bread? You got it. Seared steak? Absolutely. It’s a gift for butter lovers and charcuterie board aficionados alike.
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Artisanal Bread
We can almost taste the warm, crispy flavor of this artisanal bread. They’ll love the variety of this three-pack delivered straight to their door. And yes, bread is a charcuterie board food—it pairs perfectly with any meat, cheese or spread! Find more delicious Goldbelly food gifts.
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Dried Fruit and Nuts
A handful of dried fruits and salted nuts always rounds out any appetizer tray nicely. For an extra touch, mix chocolate-covered fruit in, too.
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Appetizer Assortment
In a pinch, gift them an appetizer assortment they don’t have to think about. This box from Harry & David is filled with impressive spreads (think green olive spread and bruschetta spread). It’s perfect for impromptu gatherings—or when they’re short on time this holiday season.
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Wine Subscription
There’s no better food and wine pairing than cheese and a glass of red. Top off their charcuterie board gift with a Winc subscription. Wine is hand-delivered to their door just in time for a cheese board party, or they can save it for a “me-night.” Whatever the occasion, they’ll love sipping on quality wines they’ve never had before.
Originally Published: December 21, 2021
Christina Herbst
Christina is a Social Media Editor for Taste of Home. She enjoys trying out local restaurants and coffeehouses and adding copious amounts of garlic and cheese to any recipe she can get her hands on. In her free time, you can find her hunting down one-of-a-kind furniture pieces at thrift and vintage stores and DIYing trendy home decor crafts.
Madi Koetting
As Product Reviews Home Editor, Madi covers the best cleaning gadgets, organizing gear and home buys. She’s constantly testing internet-made-me-buy-it splurges and home goods—if there’s a viral product taking the internet by storm, you can count on Madi to give her honest review. Her work has appeared in various home outlets including Better Homes & Gardens, Reader’s Digest, The Family Handyman and Birds and Blooms. When she’s not decorating her apartment, you can find her sharing her favorite finds on Taste of Home’s social media platforms and scouring Denver for the best espresso martini.
