Build a local charcuterie board

We’ve rounded up local spots for you to procure meats, cheeses, jams and jellies, crackers, olives, nuts, and more for your next charcuterie board.

A charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, nuts, crackers, honey, and more.

Yes, cheese. | Photo by @wncfoodie

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.

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.

A charcuterie snack from Asheville Charcuterie Co.

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.

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If you’re a first-timer to charcuterie construction, worry not. Check out these tips on how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board.

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