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Charcuterie Boards for Every Diet
Pick the diets at your party and see all 325 ingredients in our library sorted into Safe, Check the label and Skip, with the reason for each. Then build the board for your guest count.
Diet Checker
Choose one or more diets above.
Guides by diet
- Gluten-freeWhich cheeses, meats, crackers and spreads are gluten-free, which to check on the label, and how to set up a board a guest with celiac disease can eat from.214 safe · 64 check · 47 skip
- Nut-freeWhat to remove for a nut allergy, what to check on the label, the seeds that replace nuts, and how to set up a board safely for an allergic guest.278 safe · 15 check · 32 skip
- VegetarianHow to build a charcuterie board without meat: vegetarian swaps for cured meat, which cheeses are made with animal rennet, and what to check on the label.195 safe · 67 check · 63 skip
- Vegan & dairy-freeVegan and dairy-free charcuterie board ideas: plant cheeses, meat swaps, which crackers and spreads hide butter or honey, and what to check on the label.149 safe · 22 check · 154 skip
Several diets at one party? Read one board or two first.
The swap chart
| Instead of | Use | For | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Crackers | Rice Crackers, Cassava Crackers | Gluten-free | Same neutral job. Buy boxes labeled gluten-free. |
| Baguette | Gluten-Free Bread, Vegetable Bases | Gluten-free | Toast gluten-free bread thin, or use cucumber and radish rounds. |
| Marcona Almonds | Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds | Nut-free | Roast them with a little salt and smoked paprika. |
| Nut Thins | Rice Crackers, Cassava Crackers | Nut-free | The same light, neutral base without the nuts. |
| Prosciutto di Parma | Marinated Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers | Vegetarian | Fold them like ribbons of ham. |
| Genoa Salami | Marinated Artichokes, Piquillo Peppers | Vegetarian | Salty, oily and savory, the jobs salami does. |
| Brie | Vegan Brie, Cashew Cheese | Vegan & dairy-free | Most are nut-based, so not for a nut allergy. |
| Cream Cheese | Vegan Cream Cheese, Hummus | Vegan & dairy-free | Spreadable and mild. |
Most-asked questions
- Is salami gluten-free? Usually, but check
- Is prosciutto gluten-free? Yes
- Which crackers are safe for a guest with celiac disease? Labeled gluten-free only
- Is Parmesan vegetarian? No (Parmigiano-Reggiano)
- Which cheeses are vegetarian? It depends on the rennet
- Are pink peppercorns safe for a nut allergy? Leave them off
- Does mortadella have nuts? Often (pistachios)
- Is honey vegan? No
Questions
How do I make a charcuterie board for mixed diets?
Plan for the strictest need first. Allergies and celiac disease need their own plate, built first. Vegetarian and vegan guests need clear labels. Most parties work as one board plus a small safe plate.
What's on a gluten-free charcuterie board?
Plain cheese, whole cured ham like prosciutto, fruit, olives, nuts and crackers labeled gluten-free, served on their own plate.
Which cheeses aren't vegetarian?
Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Gruyère, Gorgonzola and Roquefort are usually made with animal rennet. Look for vegetarian or microbial rennet on the label.
What replaces nuts on a nut-free board?
Roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, bought from a nut-free facility.
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Verdicts are a starting point for shopping. For a serious allergy or celiac disease, read every label and ask your guest. How we classify ingredients.
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