Ebook
$14
- Instant PDF download
- Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop
- Print just the boards you need
The Book
Build charcuterie boards that look beautiful because they make sense.
Charcuterie Lab gives you 50 complete board blueprints with shopping lists, pairing logic, substitutions, and step-by-step build notes so you can host with confidence instead of guessing.
Ebook: instant PDF download from Gumroad. Paperback: printed and shipped by Amazon. Read board 01 free or look inside.
50 board plans
259 pages
2 editions
28¢ a board
Choose your edition
Same 50 boards, two ways to own them
Paperback
$25.99
- 259 pages, full colour, 8.5″ × 11″
- Lies open on the counter while you build
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
The Problem
Pretty boards are easy to admire. They are harder to repeat.
Most charcuterie advice gives you a photo and a pile of ingredients. Charcuterie Lab gives you a system: what to buy, why it belongs, where it goes, and how to swap ingredients without breaking the board.
No more random grocery runs.Each board includes a focused shopping list.
No more flavor clashes.Pairings are built around contrast, fat, salt, acid, crunch, and sweetness.
No more blank-board panic.Every board has a build plan you can follow.
What You Get
Inside the book
50 Complete Board Blueprints
Classic boards, seasonal boards, budget boards, wine-night boards, party boards, and premium entertaining boards.
Shopping Lists
Know what to buy before you walk into the store, with enough structure to stay focused and enough flexibility to substitute.
Pairing Logic
Understand why cheeses, meats, fruits, spreads, crunch, and briny elements work together.
Substitutions
Swap ingredients confidently when something is expensive, unavailable, or not right for your guests.
Step-by-Step Builds
Follow a repeatable order that makes boards easier to assemble and better to look at.
Hosting Upgrades
Use simple elevation ideas to make boards feel more intentional, premium, and memorable.
Sample boards inside
Real boards you can shop for, build, and serve.
Eight of the fifty, with their numbers in the book. Each one is five pages: shopping list, timed build, placement steps, swaps and upgrades.
Board 01
The Classic American Starter Board
Serves 8–12 · $40–$65 · Beginner
See the free preview → Just this board · $3
Board 20
The Thanksgiving Board
Serves 10–15 · $70–$110 · Intermediate
See the free preview → Just this board · $3
Board 06
The Holiday Entertaining Board
Serves 12–16 · $85–$140 · Intermediate
See the free preview → Just this board · $3
Board 09
The Wine & Cheese Pairing Board
Serves 8–12 · $70–$110 · Intermediate
See the free preview → Just this board · $3
Board 13
The $25 Budget Board
Serves 6–8 · $20–$25 · Beginner
See the free preview → Just this board · $3
Board 08
The Game Day Party Board
Serves 12–16 · $60–$95 · Beginner
See the free preview → Just this board · $3
Board 18
The Date Night Board for Two
Serves 2 · $35–$55 · Beginner
Just this board · $3
Board 49
The Showstopper Grand Board
Serves 20–30 · $120–$200 · Advanced
Just this board · $3Look inside
Real pages from the book
Every board follows the same five-page blueprint, so once you've used one, you can use them all. Tap a page to see it full size.
Free sample
Read board 01 before you buy
The Classic American Starter Board, all five pages, plus the introduction and the full contents: 11 pages as a PDF. Build it this weekend and see if the system works for you.
Board 01 and the cheat sheet open on the next page. You'll also get the weekly Lab Report; leave any time.
Which edition?
Ebook for tonight, paperback for the kitchen shelf.
The ebook lands in your inbox the moment you buy it, so you can shop for a board this afternoon. The paperback is 8.5 by 11 inches and lies open while your hands are busy, with every layout printed large enough to read mid-build.
All 50 boards
Every board in the book
Want to try one first? Boards marked with a price are also sold on their own as a 5-page printable plan.
Classic & Everyday 6 boards
- 01 Classic American Starter Board $3
- 07 Summer Backyard Board $3
- 08 Game Day Party Board $3
- 13 $25 Budget Board $3
- 14 Luxury Splurge Board $3
- 35 Midwest Comfort Board $3
International Flavors 8 boards
- 02 Italian Antipasto Board $3
- 03 Spanish Tapas Board $3
- 04 French Brasserie Board $3
- 05 Greek Mediterranean Board $3
- 38 Tex-Mex Fiesta Board $3
- 39 Japanese-Inspired Board $3
- 40 Middle Eastern Mezze Board $3
- 41 Scandinavian Nordic Board $3
Occasions & Celebrations 12 boards
- 06 Holiday Entertaining Board $3
- 18 Date Night Board for Two $3
- 19 Wedding & Shower Board $3
- 21 Valentine's Day Board
- 22 New Year's Eve Board $3
- 23 St. Patrick's Day Board
- 24 Easter Spring Board
- 30 Office Party Board $3
- 31 Baby Shower Board $3
- 32 Graduation Celebration Board $3
- 33 Cocktail Party Board $3
- 50 Ultimate 50th Celebration Board $3
Seasons & Settings 7 boards
- 20 Thanksgiving Board $3
- 25 Summer Beach Picnic Board
- 26 Fall Harvest Board $3
- 27 Camping Outdoor Board
- 36 Pacific Northwest Board $3
- 37 Southern BBQ-Inspired Board $3
- 48 Farm-to-Table Local Board $3
Pairings & Themes 13 boards
- 09 Wine & Cheese Pairing Board $3
- 10 Beer & Charcuterie Board $3
- 11 Breakfast & Brunch Board $3
- 12 Sweet & Savory Dessert Board
- 28 Movie Night Board $3
- 29 Book Club Board $3
- 34 Seafood & Smoke Board $3
- 42 All-Cheese Connoisseur Board $3
- 43 Meat Lover's Carnivore Board $3
- 44 Truffle Luxury Board $3
- 45 Antipasto Skewer Board $3
- 47 Sweet Dessert Charcuterie Board $3
- 49 Showstopper Grand Board $3
Questions
Before you buy
What's the difference between the ebook and the paperback?
Nothing in the content: the same 50 boards, shopping lists, pairing logic and build notes. The ebook ($14) is a PDF you download instantly from Gumroad. The paperback ($25.99) is 259 full-colour pages, printed and shipped by Amazon.
Can I see inside before I buy?
Yes. Look inside shows real pages, and board 01 is free: the introduction, the contents and the full five-page Classic American Starter Board as an 11-page PDF.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes. The book is built around repeatable board formulas, shopping lists, substitutions, and clear steps.
Can I use this for parties and holidays?
Yes. The 50 board plans cover everyday hosting, seasonal events, wine nights, game day, budget boards, and more polished entertaining.
How do I get the ebook after buying?
Gumroad emails you a download link straight away, and the PDF stays in your Gumroad library if you need it again. Get the ebook on Gumroad.
Charcuterie Lab
Start building better boards today.
Fifty boards, every one of them explained — so your next board is planned, balanced, and repeatable.