Whether it’s a picnic or home party, here’s where you can order delicious charcuterie spreads for those special occasions.
Ah, the charcuterie board: this assemblage of cured meats, with its accompanying cheeses, nuts, crackers, fruits, and the like, has been a favorite for years. After all, it requires no cooking and minimal preparation, mostly relying on the assembly of ready-to-eat goods. The term “charcuterie” comes from the French chair cuite, which means “cooked meat.” Its early iterations were simply assortments of cured or dressed meats, preserved to prevent waste; however, the charcuterie board that we know today has gone through quite the evolution.
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A Brief History of Charcuterie
The modern charcuterie board encompasses other accoutrements, including cheese platters. It dates back to a meal eaten by the English working class in the Medieval period, referred to as the “ploughman’s lunch”: a pack of cheese, breads, pickled onions, and local beer, among other things, that workers would eat out in the field, details food historian Sarah Wassberg in “The Curious History of Charcuterie Boards.”
These spreads would eventually make their way to American life in the 1900s, where social events like midnight suppers or cocktail parties, which favored easy-to-eat finger food, helped sparked a charcuterie boom. Many countries have their own version of this board, including the Swedish smörgåsbord and German vesper board.
Fast forward many years, and charcuterie boards are still a go-to culinary tradition, even inspiring a new wave of content creators who call themselves “charcuterie influencers.” Besides quality ingredients, packaging and presentation now play a major role in crafting a delectable spread. Here, the food becomes a centerpiece as much as a delightful thing to eat, which is why charcuterie boards remain a mainstay in everything from intimate dates to large gatherings.
While you can easily make your own spread, a number of businesses also offer ready-made charcuterie packages that make excellent additions to your celebrations. Here are a few you can tap whenever you need one.
La Platteria
La Platteria specializes in creating stunning charcuterie gift platters for any occasion. Each platter is thoughtfully curated with a selection of premium cured meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and gourmet accompaniments—including their signature cultured honey. Like a well-orchestrated symphony, each platter is beautifully arranged to offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making entertaining effortless and elegant.
From intimate date nights to family celebrations to big weddings, their charcuterie platters come in a variety of sizes to suit any gathering, big or small, creating memorable experiences for everyone who enjoys a good spread.
For orders and more information, you may visit La Platteria’s official Instagram @laplatteria.
Apéritif PH
Apéritif PH serves a diverse assortment of grazing and charcuterie boxes available in half, medium, and large sizes, perfect for any occasion, both big and small. The large box comes with treats like croissants, Apéritif’s Ooey Gooey Cookies, chocolates, cheeses (like brie, Danablu, truffle cheese, and gouda), a mini bottle of wine, truffle honey, caperberries, assorted nuts, and premium cold cuts.
The shop also offers a Caviar Graze Box, which, aside from the usual charcuterie fare, includes its best-selling Truffle Salmon Caviar pie—a creamy treat topped with caviar and smoked salmon—definitely a showstopper for those looking to impress.
For orders and more information, you may visit Apéritif PH’s website, and get updates through its official Instagram @aperetif_ph.
Joel’s Place
Modern grocerant Joel’s Place allows customers to personalize their grazing spreads and charcuterie platters from their menu selections, making it perfect for anything from a boardroom lunch to a festive gathering at home. Joel’s Place offers a wide selection of cured meats—including mortadella, salami, Serrano ham, Iberico ham, and prosciutto—along with cheeses and delightful extras like breakfast pastries (viennoiserie), sweet confections, pâté, and foie gras.
For orders and more information, you may visit the Joel’s Place website, and get updates through its official Instagram @joelsplaceph.
Petit À Petit
Charcuterie boxes from Petit À Petit are available in various sizes to suit your budget and tastes. Their charming little Charcuterie Cups come in packs of 10—perfect for guests who prefer easy-to-carry treats. A slightly bigger option is their Single-Serve Charcuterie, which has a well-balanced mix of cold cuts, cheeses, fruits, and crackers, all neatly packed into covered boxes.
Then, of course, there are the larger spreads, which come in eye-catching round boxes and include all the essentials for an impressive charcuterie spread (some even include the brand’s signature Caviar Cakes). If you want a grander, more customized experience, the shop also offers its Dix A Douze—a wooden board beautifully arranged with your choice of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, spreads, crackers, and nuts to make celebrations extra special.
For orders and more information, you may visit Petit À Petit’s website, and get updates through its official Instagram @petitapetitph.
Banner photo from the Petit À Petit website.
