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November 14, 2022 6 min read
Are you planning a party for 50 guests and will like to prepare a charcuterie board for them? Then this is for you.
The idea of preparing a Charcuterie board for 50 guests, can be overwhelming and discouraging, but you do not have to worry about that. We’ve got you covered! Before we talk about that, let's talk about some equipment you'll definitely need:
1. Cheese and Meats (buy it online and shipped directly to you here)
2. Large Wood Board big enough for the job
3. Optional - set the table with this cute charcuterie paper table runner
In this article, we will be walking you through the step-by-step process for preparing an impressive charcuterie board for such a large number of people.
Let’s get straight to business.
The major difference in the making of a charcuterie board for a large group and a small group is in the number of items used.
Also, you should remember that your guest list is made up of people with preferences. So try to create something that everyone will enjoy.
Now, let’s talk about the steps.
You need something big enough. This is where the butcher paper/ brown parchment paper comes in. Get your butcher paper and cut it to fit your dining table or the preferred location.
An extra piece of advice- buy sliced meat, this makes things easier for you.
There are a lot of cheese options to choose from but the simple trick is to get two types of cheese- one soft cheese and one hard cheese. You can also get an extra one- something just in between (see full article on Best Cheese for Charcuterie)
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The number of items on your Charcuterie board depends on how stylish you want to be. The grazing table should allow people to explore different kinds of foods.
However, some things are typically expected to be found on every grazing board. Before heading to the grocery store, here are some food products you should add to your shopping list. Don't feel like going to the grocery store? Get deli meats and charcuterie items shipped to you from D'artagnan.
The quantity of cheese you need depends on if the charcuterie will be an entire meal or not. About 2-3 ounces per person will be enough if the charcuterie isn't an entire meal. So you will need about 100-150 ounces in total.
On the other hand, if the charcuterie will be an entire meal, then you will need about 5 ounces per person, which brings it to 250 ounces in total.
Although the word “best” can be relative and subject to personal preference. However, after putting texture and flavor into consideration, here are our top five picks:
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The fastest answer to this is to start with large items and then work your way toward smaller items.
Food presentation is as important as the preparation of the food itself. Food brands and restaurants spend a whole lot of money on food photography workshops and food styling. And the reason is pretty simple- The more appealing the food is, the more likely people will patronize them.
Although you are not trying to do food styling, it will be great if your charcuterie display is aesthetically appealing. Here are some tips that you will find helpful.
Let your fillers have contrasting colors for ingredients that look similar. As said earlier, this is no food styling but having a beautiful color combination will be a plus.
Here are simple tricks that work for this- cut your cheese and large veggies into chunks, let the meat be in individual servings, and go for smaller fruits- grapes, berries, etc.
For the nuts, you can go with Pecans, Marcona, Regular almonds, Walnuts, and Hazelnuts. When it comes to adding fruit, go for a mix of fresh and dried fruits( this also adds a pop of color to your board).
Some popular fresh fruit options include Apples, Strawberries, Pears, etc. While for dried fruit you can go with Apricots, Golden berries, Deglet, etc.
Examples include Rosemary crackers, fan out crackers, sesame crackers, almond flour crackers, water crackers, baguette seeded crackers, etc.
You can get as creative as you can but here are some basic things that you will need for your charcuterie board:
Choose something fun, such as this paper runnerfor your grazing table:
You have a variety of cheese options to select from. You can decide to go with Spreadable Cheese such as Goat Cheese, Blue Cheese such as Gorgonzola, Semi-hard Cheese (crumbly cheese) such as Flagship Cheese, Hard Cheese such as Gouda or Firm cheese such as Cheddar.
The answer is Yes. With this, you avoid too many fingers flying around the board.
Be it a holiday party, mini party, or whatever type of party you are having, a charcuterie board is something everyone will appreciate. We hope following the tips in this article will help you achieve that impressive charcuterie board you have always wanted.
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View our entire collection of dark wood walnut cheese boards - there are many shapes and sizes to choose from. Find your perfect board for your next charcuterie tray!
You can also buy a selection of delectable charcuterie meats shipped to your door! Check out D'artagnan here and see for yourself. Have the convenience of interesting meats and cheeses delivered right to your door!
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