Boards Occasions & Parties Breakfast & Brunch Charcuterie Board

Occasions & Parties

Breakfast & Brunch Charcuterie Board

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How that works

Sweet and savory morning food on one board: a bagel-and-lox corner, a croissant-and-brie corner and plenty of fruit, ready for the mimosas.

By Jimmy Wilson · Updated October 26, 2026

Breakfast & Brunch Charcuterie Board: the finished board
Serves
8–12
Board
18–22″ board
Prep
25–30 min
Cost
$50–$80
Level
Beginner

Get the full plan · $3 Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline. What's inside

The full plan · $3 · 5-page printable PDF

Build this exact board

This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:

  • The exact shopping list for 8–12 guests, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
  • Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
  • The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
  • A swap for anything your store is out of, plus optional upgrades

Get the plan · $3Instant download · 30-day refund

Why it works

A brunch board needs both halves of brunch. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and everything bagel seasoning make the savory corner, and croissants, brie, jam and honey make the sweet one. Guests build whichever breakfast they came for.

Capers next to the salmon matter more than they look: their sharp, salty bite cuts the richness of the fish and the cream cheese. Fresh berries and peaches give the board color and a fresh note to finish.

Timeline

  1. T–30 minTake the brie out of the fridge; soften the cream cheese; wash the fruit.
  2. T–20 minHalve the croissants; slice the cucumber.
  3. + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.

Questions

What goes on a brunch charcuterie board?

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, a soft cheese like brie, prosciutto, berries and peaches, mini croissants, bagel chips, crostini, jam, honey, capers and cucumber.

Can I make a brunch board the night before?

Wash the fruit and slice the cucumber the night before, and keep them covered in the fridge. Assemble in the morning so the croissants and crackers stay crisp. Leave it out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.

What drinks go with a brunch board?

Mimosas, a light sparkling wine, coffee or fresh juice.

More boards

Want more ideas? Read Bagel Board: How to Build a Brunch Bagel Bar (Serves 6 to 20) or Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese: Why This Pairing Works.

More ideas: 18 party charcuterie board ideas

All boards →