If you like entertaining, then you’re probably no stranger to charcuterie. Although the name translates to “cooked meat,” the art of charcuterie often involves so much more, like cheeses and other condiments. Featuring cutting boards, knives, and small dishes for condiments, there are accessories to make your food arrangement easier to put together and more appetizing to look at. To get you started, we've gathered a collection of our favorite charcuterie accessories.
Bambusi cheese board and knife set
Cut and serve with appeal
This option is great for those who have lots of experience with charcuterie, but also those who do not. The bamboo cutting board holds your meats and cheeses, with a surrounding channel for crackers. There is a custom tray to house a utensil set that slides into the board for storage.
Prodyne multi-use knife
Handles tasks beyond charcuterie
The openings along the blade of this knife prevent cheeses and cured meats from sticking to it. A serrated edge handles tougher foods with ease, and the pronged tip is great for moving slices without a second utensil. Due to the size of this blade, you can use it for prepping vegetables, slicing sandwiches, or cutting larger pieces of meat.
Westmark cheese and food slicer
Like a mandoline, but safer
Have you ever used a paper cutter? The idea with this slicer is very similar, except it’s made for meats and cheeses. You can adjust the thickness with a dial, and the guard near the blade makes sure each cut is the same as you slide the food across. The blade is made of stainless steel, while the handle is cast aluminum.
Now Designs terracotta pinch bowls
Seasonings and small condiments get a dedicated spot
The warm unglazed terracotta bottoms of these bowls help them blend into your charcuterie spread, while the glazed interiors help foods stand out. Place your flaky salts in dark-colored bowls, and your olives in the lighter ones. You’ll receive six bowls, each measuring 2.75-inches in diameter.
Boska Copenhagen mini knife set
Cut all cheese types with this collection
Having the right tool for the job is important, and this especially holds true when it comes to charcuterie. There are four knives in this set to spread or cut soft, semi-soft, and hard cheeses. The handles are hollow, so each one is very lightweight and won’t easily tip over a cheese block that you leave it in.
Bellemain adjustable thickness cheese slicer
A manual effort with precise results
Cut slices of cheese up to 0.25-inches thick with this solid tool. It can handle blocks of cheese that are 3.5-inches wide and can be fine-tuned for the perfect thickness each time. It’s made of zinc alloy, so you know it’ll last in your kitchen for years to come.
Pangda toothpick flags
Label your foods to avoid guessing games
Grab 100 of these flags in white or kraft (brown) to let your guests know the names of each item in your charcuterie spread. The flags are affixed to toothpicks and are meant to be discarded after use. Labeling items can entice guests to try new things or help avoid allergy concerns.
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Having the right tools to prepare and display your charcuterie can add something special to the experience as a host. For most people, we think the Bambusi cheese board and knife set is the best option. It has a nice bamboo surface for cutting all of your foods and a channel to catch juices or hold crackers and bread when serving. Plus, it has a utensil set that tucks away in a drawer to keep everything together.
If you want something that can serve a dual purpose in your kitchen, consider the Westmark cheese and food slicer. Not only can it cut your meats and cheeses, but it can make quick work of cabbage, zucchini, and squash for other dishes. The blade is extra-sharp and will last a long time, supported by the aluminum handle.