18 Charcuterie Board Ideas for All Occasions

Looking for charcuterie board ideas for your next holiday party or family gathering? Try these 18 charcuterie board ideas for all occasions.

Charcuterie boards with bagels, meat, cheese, vegetables, fruit and candy

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A charcuterie board is a perfect way to celebrate any occasion, whether it’s a holiday party, a family gathering, or celebrating a birthday or graduation.  The best part of a charcuterie board is that it can be customized any way you want which is ideal when you would like to change up the ingredients for different tastes and preferences. 

It’s no wonder that charcuterie boards are so popular these days. The ability to customize combined with being able to impress your guests with your creativity makes this a go-to appetizer board for entertaining.

What is a Charcuterie Board?

If you’ve never heard of a charcuterie board, it’s usually a wooden board that consists of different types of meat, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and crackers. Although this is generally what you would find in a traditional charcuterie board there are so many different options when it comes to putting one together. So, really the sky is the limit when it comes to choosing what to put in a charcuterie board.

These 18 charcuterie recipes are themed for different occasions and although many have traditional meats and cheeses, a few include candy, snacks, and a variety of other ingredients.  For example, the breakfast charcuterie boards include sausage, waffles, bagels, and fruit. These charcuterie boards would be perfect for enjoying on Easter, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day mornings. 

18 Charcuterie Board Ideas for all Occasions

Charcuterie Board with waffles, sausage and strawberries

Breakfast Grazing Charcuterie Board– Remake My Plate

Bring your family together with this easy breakfast grazing board filled with pancakes, waffles, sausage, cream cheese stuffed crescent rolls, and fresh fruit.

Charcuterie board with waffles, kiwi, blueberries, grapes and strawberries

Breakfast Waffle Charcuterie Board– Fantabulosity

This breakfast charcuterie board is a fun board to serve for any brunch or even any holiday morning!

Charcuterie board with bagels, cucumbers, eggs and tomatoes

Bagel Charcuterie Board– Whole Lotta Yum

A bagel charcuterie board makes the best breakfast or brunch board to serve a crowd.

Breakfast charcuterie board with french toast sticks, strawberries, raspberries, pineapples and sausage

Breakfast Charcuterie Board– Simply Scrumptious Eats

This Breakfast Charcuterie Board is perfect for entertaining. Full of fruit, breakfast meats, muffins, granola and more it’s sure to be a hit!

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Taco Charcuterie Board with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and taco shells

Taco Dinner Board- Life Love Liz

Love Taco Tuesday? This easy DIY taco dinner board is perfect for your next fiesta! It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Charcuterie board with popcorn, m&m's, pretzels and nuts

Candy Charcuterie Board-Delilah’s Party Ideas

This candy charcuterie board is perfect for parties or movie night.

Valentines Day Charcuterie Board with heart shaped strawberries, dip and fruits and meat

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board- The Oregon Dietitian

A Valentine’s Day charcuterie board with chocolate fruit dip is a fun recipe to make, and one that you, your spouse, and the kids can enjoy!

St Patricks day charcuterie board with meat cheese and green vegetables

St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board- Ottawa Mommy Club

Creating a St. Patrick’s Day charcuterie board will add fun and Irish flavors to your celebrations. Don’t forget to add some green and gold to your St. Patty’s day charcuterie board.

Charcuterie board with Easter candy

Easter Charcuterie Board– A Hundred Affections

This board shows just how pretty candy and dessert can look! Tips and ideas can be used for any holiday!

Charcuterie board with cheese, crackers, grapes, oranges, and olives

Spring Cheese Board-The Forked Spoon

This Colorful Spring Cheese Board is complete with colorful fruits, yummy cheeses, salty meats, carbs, and chocolate.

Charcuterie board with cheese, salami, grapes, crackers, olives, and strawberries

Summer Charcuterie Board– Sweet Tea and Thyme

Learn how to create a beautiful charcuterie board for all your summer entertaining — whether it’s the fourth of July or a simple evening– using a variety of meats and cheeses and all the bountiful fresh produce available! An easy and effortless appetizer or snack plate that can be used for any occasion.

Charcuterie board with shortcake, strawberries, angel food cake and cream.

Shortcake Charcuterie Board– Sugar and Soul

Shortcake Charcuterie Board is a delicious Build Your Own Shortcake experience that friends and family will have a ton of fun enjoying. Loaded with fresh fruit, cookies, whipped cream, and cake!

Halloween charcuterie board with mini pumpkins, grapes, and candy

Halloween Charcuterie Board– Britney Breaks Bread

Try making this spooky charcuterie board for your guests to enjoy at your next Halloween party.

Thanksgiving charcuterie board with cheese, meat, crackers and fruits and vegetables

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board– The Joyful Family

Tips and tricks for creating a gorgeous charcuterie board for your next gathering!

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Christmas tree charcuterie board with cheese, tomatoes, meat and vegetables

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board– Peel with Zeal

Mix and match your favorite cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and crackers to create a colorful, eye-catching display that looks as good as it tastes.

Charcuterie board with grapes, meats and cheeses in the shape of a wreath

Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board- The Cinnamon Jar

Put together this impressive Christmas Charcuterie board in a wreath shape for nibbles on the big day, or as a lead-up to Christmas when the holiday season starts. Easy to create once you’ve picked your preferred accompaniments. With a bit of planning and some careful arrangement, anyone can throw this together.

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Charcuterie board shaped like a candy cane with crackers, vegetables, cheese and meat

Candy Cane Charcuterie Board– Served From Scratch

Take your favorite party appetizer and make it festive! This Candy Cane Charcuterie Board is our new favorite holiday grazing board that’s packed full of holiday colors and flavors but with everything you love from a classic charcuterie board!

Charcuterie board with candy and marshmallows for hot chocolate

Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board– Love From The Oven

This Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board is a creative, impressive, and mouthwatering idea for your upcoming holiday parties this winter! Not only is this idea stunning, fun to create, and picture-perfect, but it’s also downright delicious.

There you go! 18 charcuterie board ideas for all occasions. Hopefully, you are inspired to try one of these creations for your next holiday party.

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