Step 1

Grab your board or preferred serving platter, along with any small bowls (for wet ingredients) and knives or spoons for serving.

Step 2

Optional: spread a layer of parchment or wax paper over the board to keep the fats/oils from the meat & cheese from seeping into the wood.

Step 3

Slice or cube the meats & cheeses (if needed), then wash & prep the veggies and fruit.

Step 4

Arrange all the ingredients on the board, starting with the meats & cheeses, followed by the fruits & veggies, then the wet ingredients in small bowls (olives, dips, sauces, condiments). Fill in any gaps with crackers, sliced bread, nuts and bunches of leafy greens.

Step 5

Serve immediately with toothpicks, napkins and/or small plates. Replenish popular ingredients as needed (this almost always happens with crackers).