Gift guide 2026

Charcuterie gift ideas for every board lover and every budget

Quick answer: Our top gift for anyone who loves a charcuterie board is 50 Boards, Built by Science (paperback $25.99) with a jar of fig spread. Under $25, give Around the World in 16 Boards ($16.99) or a 3-piece cheese knife set. Below: gifts by budget, by person and as ready-made sets.

Giving a paperback? Amazon shows the delivery date at checkout. For Christmas, aim to order by mid-December.

50 Boards, Built by Science cover

Our top pick

50 Boards, Built by Science

  • 50 complete boards, from a $25 budget board to a 30-person showstopper
  • Every board has the shopping list with amounts, a build order and a swap for every ingredient
  • 259 full-colour pages that lie open on the counter while they build
Paperback · $25.99Instant ebook · $14

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Which Charcuterie Lab book should you give?

For a couple

Boards for Two cover

Boards for Two

25 boards sized for two, from a first date to New Year's Eve, each with a drink to pour.

Ebook · $9.99Paperback coming soon

Ready-made gift sets

Build the gift: three sets, each with a book at the centre

A board and knives are a nice gift. A board, knives and a book that tells them exactly what to put on it is a better one.

Book prices are our list prices. Other items are typical ranges, checked October 2026; check the price at checkout.

Every gift guide

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The printable Charcuterie Lab gift card: Your first board is on me

Free printable

"Your first board is on me" gift card

Tuck it inside the book. There's a space to write which board you'll make together, so the gift comes with a date on the calendar. Two cards per page, prints on plain paper or card stock.

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Charcuterie gift questions

What do you get someone who loves charcuterie?

A board book that tells them exactly what to buy and how much, paired with one tool or one jar: a cheese knife set, fig spread, hot honey or honeycomb. Our top pick is 50 Boards, Built by Science ($25.99 paperback) with a jar of fig spread.

What goes in a charcuterie gift basket?

A whole dry salami, crackers, a jar of fig spread, nuts, a small knife and one or two cheeses. The salami, crackers, jam and nuts are shelf-stable; add the cheese right before you hand it over and tell them to refrigerate it. Our DIY gift basket guide has full lists at $25, $50 and $100.

What is the best charcuterie book for a beginner?

50 Boards, Built by Science. Every board comes with a shopping list with amounts, a build order and swaps, so a beginner can make a full board without guessing.

What's a good last-minute charcuterie gift?

An ebook. Buy the PDF, then forward the download email or print our free "Your first board is on me" gift card and write the book's name on it.

How much should I spend on a charcuterie gift?

$15 to $35 covers most gifts: a book, a knife set or a jar trio. Our ready-made gift sets run from about $35 to $95.