GUIDE TO MAKING A CHEESE + CHARCUTERIE BOARD
or let us personalize one just for you
‘Tis the season for festive gatherings! Elevate your celebrations with our wide selection of goodies to craft a delicious Cheese and Charcuterie board.
Whether you prefer a DIY approach using our guide or would like a personalized touch, our deli has everything you need to treat your guests to a memorable experience.
Select Your MEATS
Embrace the diversity of flavors by opting for a variety of meats with different levels of spiciness. Consider these flavourful recommendations:
- Spicy: Savour the heat with Spicy Capocollo and Gypsy Salami.
- Medium: Find a balance with Pepper Salami and Preferico Genoa Salami (moderately spicy).
- Mild: Indulge in the milder side with Grimm’s Honey Ham or Smoked Turkey.
Pick Your CHEESE
Our preference is a mix of Hard and Soft cheeses, complemented by something either pungent or sweet. Choose at least one familiar cheese so your guests feel at ease exploring the selection.
- Hard: Delight in the robustness of Balderson Old Cheddar or the complexity of Kerrygold Dubliner Hard Ripened Cheese.
- Medium: Explore the smoothness of Castello Smoked Gouda Cheese Wheel or the richness of BelGioioso’s Fontina Cheese.
- Soft: Indulge in the creamy goodness of Camembert De Portneuf Cheese, the savory blend of Boursin Gournay Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese, and the unique flavor of Italissima Soft Unripened Truffle Goat Cheese.
- Stinky: Be daringing with the bold flavors with Castello Gorgonzola, or try the Coombe Castle Shropshire English Blue Cheese for those who love a pungent kick.
- Sweet: Experience cheeses that verge on dessert-like indulgence, such as Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries or Queen’s Castle Wensleydale Mango & Ginger.
Choose Your CONDIMENTS
Delight your taste buds with a combination of savoury and sweet condiments, perfect for pairing with bread, crackers, or cheese.
- Savoury – Dive into the savoury realm with options like Summer Fresh Dill Pickly Hummus for dipping or Local Partner SmakDab Cranberry Wine Mustard for spreading.
- Sweet – Indulge in sweet delights with spreads and jams such as Damn Fine Foods Smokin’s Saskatoon Fruit Spread, Okanagan Fall Red Pepper Jelly, or Tubees Saskatoon Berry Honey.
Sprinkle some ACCOMPANIMENTS
Create a symphony of flavours by including both savoury and sweet accompaniments.
- Savoury – Add a dash of nuts like our new NUTJar Chili Lime Pistachios, or Canadian owned Prana Maple Almonds.
- Sweet – Round out your board with the freshness of grapes and seasonal berries, plus some sweet treats such as Good Bites Chocolate Macaroon.
Select Your BREAD + CRISPS
- Bread – Complete your spread with slices of baguette or bite-sized portions of our German Style Marble Rye Bread.
- Crisps – Enjoy the perfect crunch with options like La Panzanella Mini Rosemary, Black Pepper, or Original Croccatini, or the flavours of Raincoast Crisps like Fig & Olive or Cranberry & Hazelnut Crisps.
- Gluten-Free – Explore our newest options with gluten-free alternatives, such as Mary’s Gone Crackers in Herb or Black Pepper, and rice cakes like our new Lundberg Sea Salt Minis Rice Cakes.
Add An EXTRA TOUCH
Add a touch of fun and vibrancy with elements like a sprig of rosemary, a delicate flower, a mini pumpkin, or a candy cane, depending on the season.
To ORDER a Charcuterie Board
Please email us at catering@pitchforkmarket.ca
