Quick Answer: For charcuterie cups: 9 oz clear plastic cups (the size most recipe developers use), 4 to 6-inch bamboo paddle picks and kraft paper cups for a rustic look. Selling or transporting them? Clear dome cups with lids. For a grazing table: a roll of butcher paper.
Our top picks
Charcuterie cups are the easiest way to serve a board to a crowd: no plates, no hovering over one platter, and they can be built ahead. The right supplies make them stand up straight and travel well. Our charcuterie cups guide covers what goes inside; this one covers what to buy.
Which one should you buy?
- Best cupsAmazon Basics 9 oz Clear Plastic Cups
- Best rusticKraft Paper Charcuterie Cups (12 oz)
- Best skewersFlat Bamboo Paddle Picks (4.7 in, 300-pack)
- Best for selling and travel12 oz Clear Cups with Dome Lids (100-pack)
- Best for grazing tablesBryco Goods Brown Butcher Paper (24 in x 175 ft)
- Best value per cupPaper French Fry Cups (12 oz, 100-pack)
Side by side
Prices are typical Amazon and restaurant-supply prices checked November 2026; bulk packs are cheapest per piece.
| Supply | Best for | Size | Typical pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear plastic cups | Showing the layers | 9 oz (9–12 oz works) | 50 to 100 |
| Kraft paper cups | Rustic look, less plastic | 8 to 12 oz | 50 |
| Bamboo paddle picks | Meat and cheese skewers | 4 to 6 in | 100 to 300 |
| Cups with dome lids | Transport, selling | 12 oz with dome | 100 sets |
| Butcher paper roll | Grazing tables | 24 in x 175 ft | 1 roll |
| Paper fry cups | Casual parties, game day | 12 oz | 100 |
All 6 picks
Best cups
Amazon Basics 9 oz Clear Plastic Cups
- Size
- 9 oz
- Count
- 100
- Rating
- 4.7 stars, 8,000+ ratings
Why it's here: Foxes Love Lemons calls 9 oz clear cups the perfect size, and The Carefree Kitchen says 9 to 12 oz gives skewers enough height. Clear plastic shows off the layers.
Watch out: Thin cups can tip once skewers go in; weight the bottom with cheese cubes and nuts first.
Why we picked it (sources)
Best rustic
Kraft Paper Charcuterie Cups (12 oz)
- Size
- 12 oz
- Count
- 50
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 2,300+ ratings
Why it's here: Lil' Luna uses kraft paper cups for a rustic, less-plasticky look that suits weddings and showers.
Watch out: You can't see the layers, so build the top tall and colorful.
Why we picked it (sources)
Best skewers
Flat Bamboo Paddle Picks (4.7 in, 300-pack)
- Length
- 4.7 in
- Per cup
- 1 to 3
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 1,700+ ratings
Why it's here: Flat-topped paddle picks look neat and are easy to grab; Lil' Luna uses them, and Erhardts Eat says about 4-inch picks fit 9 oz cups.
Watch out: Match the length to the cup: picks should stand about 2 inches above the rim.
Why we picked it (sources)
Best for selling and travel
12 oz Clear Cups with Dome Lids (100-pack)
- Size
- 12 oz with dome lid
- Count
- 100 sets
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 600+ ratings
Why it's here: Domed lids clear the skewers, so cups can be built ahead, stacked in a cooler and carried to a party, or sold at a market.
Watch out: Check that the dome is tall enough for your picks before buying in bulk.
Why we picked it (sources)
Spend With Pennies (build up to a day ahead).
Best for grazing tables
Bryco Goods Brown Butcher Paper (24 in x 175 ft)
- Size
- 24 in x 175 ft
- Food-safe
- Unbleached, uncoated, unwaxed
- Rating
- 4.7 stars, 6,000+ ratings
Why it's here: Grazing tables are built straight on paper: roll it down the table, build the spread on top, and roll it up afterward. Kraft brown hides grease best.
Watch out: Buy food-grade, uncoated butcher paper, not craft paper.
Why we picked it (sources)
Best value per cup
Paper French Fry Cups (12 oz, 100-pack)
- Size
- 12 oz
- Count
- 100
- Rating
- 4.8 stars, 700+ ratings
Why it's here: Feast and West builds charcuterie cups in French fry cups: cheap, sturdy and tall enough to hold skewers upright.
Watch out: The open front shows off the food but spills if tipped; set them in a tray.
Why we picked it (sources)
How much to buy, and how to keep cups safe
- Cups: one per guest, plus 10 percent for spares.
- Picks: 1 to 3 per cup. Foxes Love Lemons uses 8 to 24 skewers for 8 cups.
- What goes in each 9 oz cup: a skewer or two of folded salami and cheese, 2 or 3 crackers or a breadstick, a few grapes or berries, and a sprig of rosemary.
- Build ahead: up to a day early, chilled and covered; add crackers and breadsticks just before serving so they stay crisp.
- Food safety: meat and cheese shouldn't sit out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F). Set trays over ice outdoors.
- Grazing tables: plan on about 6 to 8 oz of food per guest if it's the main meal.
Plan the food: charcuterie cups, how to build a grazing table and how to start a charcuterie business.
Charcuterie cup supply questions
What size cups are best for charcuterie cups?
9 oz clear plastic cups are the most common; 9 to 12 oz gives skewers room to stand.
What size skewers for charcuterie cups?
About 4 to 6 inches, so they stand roughly 2 inches above the rim.
How far ahead can I make charcuterie cups?
Up to a day ahead, covered and chilled. Add crackers just before serving.
What paper do you use for a grazing table?
Food-grade, uncoated butcher paper, white or kraft brown, 18 to 24 inches wide.
What do I need to sell charcuterie cups?
Clear dome cups with lids, labels with ingredients and allergens, and a cooler. Check your local cottage food rules first.
How we picked these, and sources
This is an unscored buyer's guide based on the cups, picks and sizes that recipe developers use for charcuterie cups (Foxes Love Lemons, The Carefree Kitchen, Erhardts Eat, Lil' Luna, Feast and West and Spend With Pennies) plus restaurant-supply listings. Where no recipe names a brand, we chose the best-rated, most-reviewed Amazon listing (ratings and prices checked November 3, 2026). Checked November 3, 2026.
- Foxes Love Lemons: charcuterie party cups (9 oz cups, skewers per cup)
- The Carefree Kitchen: mini charcuterie cups (9 to 12 oz cups)
- Erhardts Eat: individual charcuterie cups (4-inch picks)
- Lil' Luna: charcuterie cups (kraft cups, bamboo paddle picks)
- Feast and West: charcuterie cups in French fry cups
- Spend With Pennies: charcuterie cups (make up to a day ahead)
- KaTom: charcuterie board supplies (ramekins, picks, butcher paper)
Need ideas for what to put inside? See mini charcuterie boards. Every guide is on our charcuterie buying guides page.
