3 small jars of jams and/ or preserves (guava, tomato or sorrel chutney)
3 packs of grapes (three varieties)
8 oz. strawberries (whole and halved)
3 oranges (thinly sliced crescent shape)
Starches
Multigrain crackers
Water crackers
Savoury
1 pack each Hamilton’s Smokehouse Deli Slices (Smoked Chicken, Pepperoni, Black Forest Ham)
1 pack Hamilton’s Smokehouse Smoked or Jerk Sausage (quartered and grilled/ pan seared)
1 pack each soft to semi hard cheeses (fresh mozzarella balls, brie, goat etc.)
1 pack hard cheese sliced (cheddar)
2 cups julienned carrots
2 cups julienned celery
8 oz. nuts (roasted almonds, walnuts, pistachios etc.)
Fresh herbs to garnish (mint, rosemary, cilantro etc.)
Marinated olives
Tools
Wooden platter (use several small wooden platters or procure a large plank such as guango)
Instructions
Place all jams, preserves, into small bowls, ramekins, or shallow dishes and place on the board.
Please the grapes next to the bowls, followed by groupings of the other fruits.
Add the cheese and meats to each section created by the small bowls.
Add crackers and bread next, spacing them out on the board.
Fill in gaps with julienned veggies, filling out empty spaces as you go along to make the board look bountiful.
Add garnish and serve immediately or chill smaller platters until ready to serve.
Tip: Pre-prep fruits and condiments a couple of hours to overnight and store overnight in the fridge until service time. You may assemble the platter 30 minutes before your guests arrive.