A food and wine pairing board is a practical and attractive option for any gathering. It doesn’t need to be too complicated: with a few well-chosen products, you can offer a variety of flavors and textures to enjoy together. Furthermore, it’s a format that encourages tasting little by little, without rushing, and in a relaxed atmosphere.
Enhance a dinner with a wine pairing board
A wine and food pairing board adds variety and makes dinner more interesting. By combining soft and aged cheeses, cured meats, some fruit, or nuts, you achieve a contrast of flavors and textures that enriches every bite. It’s not about overcomplicating things, but about combining different options so that everyone finds something to their liking.
Furthermore, it enhances the atmosphere at the table. Each person can try whatever they like and discover different combinations without a fixed order. This makes the dinner more participatory and relaxed. If paired with wine, beer, or the right beverage, the flavors complement each other and the experience becomes more complete.
How to create a food and wine pairing board at home?
To prepare a good, uncomplicated table, it is advisable to follow these steps:
Define the size and type of meeting
Before buying, think about how many people will be attending. If it’s an intimate dinner for two, three or four different options will suffice. If there are more guests, increase the variety. It also helps to decide whether the platter will be used as an appetizer or as the centerpiece of the main table..
Select a variety of products
It’s essential to have contrast between all the products. Some ideas that work very well are:
- A fresh, soft cheese that provides lightness.
- A semi-cured or semi-soft cheese with a bit more character.
- A stronger, aged, spicy or blue cheese, for those who like strong flavors.
- Artisan sausages, such as ham, chorizo or salchichón, which add texture and salt.
- Complements: nuts, bread or toast, fresh or dried fruit, some sweetness such as honey or jam to balance it out.
Order and presentation
Arrange the products so that the milder ones are separated from the stronger ones, preventing the strong flavors from overpowering each other. Cutting cheeses in advance makes it easier for people to help themselves. Use small containers for accompaniments that might spill. Also, taking the cheeses out of the refrigerator a while before serving allows them to come to near room temperature, which enhances their flavor.
Pairing with drinks
Choosing the right drink does a lot of the work. Los vinos blancos ligeros o espumosos combinan bien con quesos frescos. Vinos tintos de cuerpo medio-alto acompañan quesos curados o fuertes. Para contrastes, un vino joven puede romper con un queso intenso, o algo dulce combinar con queso azul. También se puede incluir bebida sin alcohol para quienes prefieren otra opción.
Choose the best products
Artisanal products from Malaga bring authenticity and flavor, making them stand out on a food and wine pairing: cheeses made in the region, quality local cured meats, well-preserved foods… All made with good ingredients and traditional methods.
At Happy Cheersy you will find artisanal products from Malaga ideal for a pairing board: cheeses with character, cured meats, selected preserves, which fit with the necessary elements of variety, texture and flavor.
To ensure a memorable table, it is advisable to:
- Seleccionar productos con buen origen artesanal, que no hayan sido tratados de forma industrial en exceso.
- Achieving a balance between flavors: salty, sweet, mild, and strong.
- Include products that stand out for their freshness or proper curing.
With artisanal products from Málaga, like those from Happy Cheersy, your charcuterie board will not only be visually appealing, but also flavorful, authentic, and full of character. Contact us to learn more.
