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Photo: Erik Dungan / Unsplash
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Whether you’re looking to cater to small groups, large events, or even a weeknight party of one, the cheese and charcuterie platters, boxes, and grazing tables will surely impress
There’s nothing quite like grazing through a mouthwatering assortment of cheese and charcuterie, and these brands take it a step further with their array of quality ingredients, skilfully paired accompaniments, and even personalised touches. Generously packed with savoury treats (and sometimes, even sweet indulgences), these grazing boxes and platters make gifting and entertaining effortless and delicious - not to mention, you won’t be left to deal with a half-open box of crackers or block of brie by the end of the evening.
Before you rush to place your orders, consider these helpful tips:
- If you’re unsure about your guests’ preferences, look for a mix of soft and hard cheeses, from light to bold and funky flavour profiles as well as salty, sweet, and spicy charcuterie for optimum variety.
- Pick out the bread, pretzels, crackers, and nuts before tossing the fruit, cheese and charcuterie in the fridge so they don’t get soggy.
- Briefly toast your bread, pretzels, and nuts for added crunch and deeper flavour.
- Serve your platter with sleek canape tongs or skewers to keep things hygienic.
- Plan ahead and prepare a bottle of wine to go with the spread or order a box or platter that comes with wine for added convenience.
Happy grazing!
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1. Edible Box Co.
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With generous and customisable options for cheese, charcuterie, and accompaniments, the platters from Edible Box Co. can easily cater to even the pickiest gastronomes, for everything from intimate get-togethers to big celebrations. Add a bottle of whiskey or wine and call it a day.
Our pick: in addition to the standard cheese and charcuterie, their epic brunch sets come with croissants, bagels, orange juice, champagne, and more breakfast classics.
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2. Apéritif
Above AperitifPhoto: Instagram / @aperitif_ph
AperitifPhoto: Instagram / @aperitif_ph
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You may have heard of Apéritif for their decadent caviar pie, Instagram-friendly smash cakes, and signature chocolate chip cookies, but did you know that the brand also has a range of savoury graze boxes? They even offer boxes with a mix of sweet and savoury treats, perfect for a graze all through dessert.
Our pick: the sweet and savoury graze box, which features their ever-popular cookies and a pocket bottle of whiskey to boot.
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3. Cheese Box
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From contents to packaging, the options from Cheese Box are limitless. With a great assortment of options like the caviar party box with caviar pie or the sweets party box with classic glazed doughnuts, you’re sure to find the box that’s right for you.
Our pick: the solo go box makes for an ideal night in for one. Open your favourite bottle of vino and treat yourself to salami and prosciutto, an assortment of cheese, truffle honey, and some delicious chocolate to round out the evening.
4. La Platerria
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Go the extra mile and customise La Platerria’s grazing boxes with your choice of colour, size, logo, ribbon, and card for a truly thoughtful present to gift your loved ones (or yourself, why not?). Otherwise, their standard black box with a clear top is an elegant choice all on its own.
Our pick: take home the wine and charcuterie box to hit two birds with one stone.
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5. Cased
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Apart from the classic cheese and charcuterie boxes (which you can upgrade with a bottle of wine or scotch), Cased also offers a family s'mores box with cookies, assorted chocolates, graham crackers, and even a miniature fire pit - perfect for a sweet post-cheese and charcuterie treat with the kids.
Our pick: their selection of cream cheese blocks masterfully marries fruits and nuts - choose between cranberries and pistachios, strawberries and walnuts, or apricots and almonds.
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6. Grazely
Grazely proudly treats every cheese and charcuterie platter of theirs as a canvas. "Our love for exquisite food and beauty shines in each creation, turning events into unforgettable experiences," shares the brand. Not only can you order grazing gift boxes but you can book them to cater your events. Grazley has unique event carts that are sure to make your events more interesting. Guests can head to the cart and customise their own unique platters (which they playfully call boats), selecting from fine cheese, cured meats, nuts, olives, chocolates, fresh fruits, condiments, and crackers.
7. Grazing Box Manila
Grazing Box Manila has been around for four years now, and they're gearing up for the festive season, ready to give you thoughtful presents for friends and delightful spreads to entertain with. In fact, they have a Christmas catalog which allows you to curate your own grazing boxes, boards or tables, or choose from their ready-made selections.
Credits
Words: additional words by Isabel Francisco
About
Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
Work
As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
For leads and event invites, contact her via lauren@tatlerphilippines.com or follow her on Instagram at @laurengolangco.
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