Wanna take your charcuterie board from grate to un-brie-lievably delicious? We’ve got you covered — with a little help from some local spots, of course. Whether it’s for a family picnic, a get-together with friends, or a date night, these five businesses have everything you need to craft an unforgettable charcuterie board, or pick up a pre-made one.
French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, olives, pickled goods, crackers, nuts, jams, jellies, and other grocery items.
The Chop Shop Butchery, 100 Charlotte St. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, and pre-made charcuterie boards.
![The outside of South Slope Cheese Co.](https://6amcity.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2515d8c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/999x562+0+49/resize/1000x563!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-sixam-city.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F25%2F49%2Fb0231f1d4eaf9c49bf1a6218292a%2F252177185-4515925905120515-7660782052527237096-n.jpg)
South Slope Cheese Co. is located next to Farewell coffee shop. | Photo by @unclecamspantry
South Slope Cheese Co., 11 Southside Ave. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses (including one and two-ounce cheeses that are perfect for serving boards and tasting platters), crackers, nuts, olives, pickled goods, jams, jellies, and wine.
Provisions Mercantile, 728 Haywood Rd. + 14 Lodge St. | What to find there: Jams, jellies, crackers, pre-made picnic charcuterie sets, wine, and other gourmet grocery goods.
Earth Fare, 66 Westgate Pkwy. | What to find there: Meats, cheeses, pickled goods, olives, crackers, nuts, bread, jams, jellies, wine, and other groceries.
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Asheville Charcuterie Co. also makes these adorable grazing cups filled with your choice of meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and more. | Photo by @avlcharcuterieco
Asheville Charcuterie Co., Order online | What to find there: Pre-made charcuterie boards, custom grazing tables, and grazing cups. Bonus: Take a class with Asheville Charcuterie Co. + perfect your charcuterie board assembly skills.
Other must-haves:
- Dazzle your guests with this charcuterie board set that has everything you need for easy serving.
- A set of gold cheese knives.
- A set of colorful ceramic bowls for nuts, pickles, jams, and jellies.
- Don’t forget the wine. Head to one of these local spots to grab a bottle or two: Metro Wines, Table Wine, Appalachian Vintner, and Asheville Wine Market.
If you’re a first-timer to charcuterie construction, worry not. Check out these tips on how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board.