February 2026 · Appetizers & Hors d’Oeuvres
The Otterly Charcuterie Board
A Builder’s Guide
Effortless abundance. Editorial styling.
Our blueprint for a board that looks lavish, eats well, and travels beautifully.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Serves
8–10
Style
Grazing · Display · Self-serve
Perfect For
Cocktail Receptions, Weddings, Corporate Mixers
- 1
Anchor the board with cheeses spaced evenly to define zones.
- 2
Drape meats in folded ribbons; never lay them flat.
- 3
Tuck small bowls of jams and condiments into open spaces.
- 4
Fill remaining areas with fruit, nuts, and crackers; finish with herbs.
- 5
Let cheeses temper at room temp 20 minutes before serving.
From Chef JC
“Boards eat with the eyes first. Vary heights with small ramekins and let nothing sit flat — texture and elevation are everything.”
Chef JC Loggins
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