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From a vegetarian grazing board to a dessert spread, these are easy to put together, abundant enough to feed all your guests and definitely photogenic for social media!
Perfect for: Brunch parties.
Add these: Mini waffles, pancakes, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, ham slices like Delicato Shaved Ham – Apple Baked, and cheddar cheese slices such as FairPrice Cheese Slices – Reduced Fat. Pair with quartered hard-boiled eggs and cut fruit like honeydew and oranges.
For a little extra touch: Include small pots of fruit jam (try St. Dalfour Fruit Spread Minis), nut butters and maple syrup for guests to drizzle over their waffles and pancakes.
Perfect for: Guests who don’t fancy meat, or as a lighter side when you already have heavier mains like stews and carbs.
Add these: Feta cheese such as Arla Apetina Feta Cheese Cubes In Brine, along with olives, falafel, dates and crunchy vegetables like celery sticks, cherry tomatoes and baby carrots. Serve with little bowls of kimchi, sauerkraut and hummus like Delphi Fresh Low Fat Hummus Dip Gluten and Dairy Free Vegan for extra flavour.
For a little extra touch: Add oven-roasted pita bread — your hungrier guests will thank you! If pita is hard to find, wholemeal wraps like Mission Pita – Wholemeal are a good alternative. Simply cut each wrap into quarters.
Perfect for: Well, cheese lovers!
Add these: Have at least three types of cheeses, including hard cheeses like aged cheddar (try Tradition UK Cheddar – Mild White) and Romano, semi-firm cheeses like Mainland Smooth Gouda and Gruyere, and soft cheeses like brie and burrata.
For a little extra touch: For adventurous palates, offer crumbly goat cheese or a bold version like Castello Danish Blue Cheese – Original. You can also surprise guests with flavoured cheeses infused with lime and chilli or embedded with fruits, nuts and herbs.
Perfect for: A post-dinner treat, or to delight young guests.
Add these: Fresh seasonal fruits like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and grapes are easy to snack on. Add dried fruits like Harvest Fields Dried Fruit – Apricots, paired with dark chocolate squares like Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bar – 90% (Dark). For a touch of indulgence, include a block of Australian By Nature Fresh Cut Raw Honeycomb.
For a little extra touch: Thin wafer crackers to eat with fruit jams and nut butters are ideal for guests who want more. For extra visual appeal, toss in colourful macarons and mini meringues.
Invest in a sturdy serving board if you plan to hold more charcuterie parties.
Or “cheat” by using two chopping boards, joining them together and covering them with a clean cotton tablecloth.
Prevent cross-contamination by placing a few serving tongs on your board, ensuring separate ones for meats, fruits and cheeses.
Main photo: Photography by Aik Chen, Styling by Yong Woei Na | Other images: Shutterstock
