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The Cheese Party
A Guide to Building the Perfect Cheese & Charcuterie Board
A great cheese board offers a wide range of flavors, textures, and pairings.
Guests will have the opportunity to build their own cheese + charcuterie boards and enjoy with a glass of wine or beverage of their choice. While Chef Kevin informs and delights with his expertise on the selection.
Below is a themed selection of cheeses + charcuterie from America, Italy, and Spain, along with their regions, characteristics, and recommended pairings.
Perfect for corporate events, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, and more.
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Featured Cheeses
1
Goat Cheese
Region: Finger Lakes Region, New York, USA
Milk: Goat
Characteristics
Tart, mild, and light on the stomach.
Pairs Well With
Honey, jam, berries, baguette, lightly dressed greens.
Optional Preparations
Bake or coat in herbs.
Wine & Beer Pairings
Local sparkling wine or a sweet wheat beer.
2
Manchego (1 Year)
Region: Castile-La Mancha, Spain
Milk: Sheep
Characteristics
Mild and slightly timid with a subtle nuttiness.
Pairs Well With
Quince paste, dates, Marcona almonds, Spanish ham, roasted peppers, honey, grilled figs.
Wine & Beer Pairings
Fruity Spanish wines, malty beers, sherry—or try a bold gin cocktail.
3
Cabot Clothbound Cheddar
Region: Jasper Hill Farms, Vermont, USA
Milk: Cow
Age: 10–13 months
Characteristics
Sweet, with hints of brown butter and pine nuts. Often described as the “Labradoodle of cheddars”—a cheese with so many flavors it feels like a breed of its own.
Pairs Well With
Apples, stone-ground mustard, salted almonds, pretzels, caramel, or even dark chocolate.
Wine & Beer Pairings
Pinot Noir, Rioja, Chardonnay, cider, pale ales, or brown ales.
4
Parmigiano Reggiano
Region: Parma, Italy
Milk: Cow
Age: 18 months
Characteristics
Bright, salty, with notes of pineapple, toasted almonds, and vanilla.
Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is only produced in specific regions of Emilia-Romagna between April and November, when cows graze on the lushest grass. Each wheel is stamped with its birth date and aged for a minimum of 12 months before release.
Anything labeled simply “Parmesan” outside this region is an imitation.
Pairs Well With
Truffle, honey, aged balsamic vinegar, strawberries.
Wine & Beer Pairings
Prosecco, Lambrusco, sparkling reds, lagers, or amber ales.
5
Gorgonzola Piccante
Region: Lombardy, Italy
Milk: Cow
Characteristics
Firm and bold with a strong, zesty character.
A staple on Italian tables for centuries, with origins dating back to the 10th century. Its versatility makes it excellent for both cooking and serving on cheese boards.
Pairs Well With
Buckwheat honey, fig jam, panini, burgers, spinach salads, or stirred into cream sauces.
Wine & Beer Pairings
Barolo, apple ice wine, or chocolate stout.
1
Sopressata
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Characteristics
Pungent and often marinated in wine. Available in sweet or spicy varieties.
Pairs Well With
Rich, fatty cheeses made from goat’s milk.
2
Prosciutto di Parma (18 Months)
Region: Parma, Italy
Characteristics
Delicate, salty, and slightly sweet. Made from heritage pigs raised in 11 regions of Italy, each monitored and inspected by the consorzio to ensure authenticity.
Pairs Well With
Mozzarella, strawberries, aged balsamic vinegar, figs, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
3
Jamón Serrano
Region: Castile, Spain
Characteristics
Dry and nutty with almond-like notes. Spain’s most iconic mountain-cured ham, salted and aged for 12–18 months.
Pairs Well With
Manchego, quince paste, Marcona almonds, smoked olives, crostini.
4
Pepperoni
Region: United States
Characteristics
Soft, slightly smoky, with flavors of black pepper, garlic, paprika, and red pepper.
An American-style spicy salami made from cured pork and beef.
Pairs Well With
Crostini, cheddar cheese, mustard, grapes.
5
Chorizo
Region: Iberian Peninsula, Spain
Characteristics
Fragrant, smoky, and either spicy or sweet.A cured sausage made from coarsely chopped pork and seasoned with paprika.
Pairs Well With
Manchego, almonds, dates, aged cheddar, roasted peppers, dark chocolate.
6
Smoked Coppa
Region: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Characteristics
Rich, earthy, and slightly spicy. Dry-cured pork shoulder, rubbed with spices and aged 3–6 months.
Pairs Well With
Crostini, Parmigiano Reggiano, olives, roasted peppers.
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