As always, this post contains collections of products that I personally recommend so you can get your board on. It may contain affiliate links.
It’s been quite a year! Sending everyone lots of love and healthy vibes this holiday season. Gifts don’t solve everything, but they sure can help. Here are a few of my favorite things that might brighten a loved one’s day (or your own).
Let’ get started…
Note that I’ve gathered these items with ease of delivery and ordering in mind. But whenever possible, I also encourage you to shop small, shop local (i.e. restaurant gift cards) and shop black-owned businesses (see also my 5 favorite Black-owned businesses that go great with cheese boards).
My limited edition holiday apparel collection is the perfect feel good gift for anyone on your list! Given the awesome response, these are now on BACKORDER. Click here to put your name on the WAITLIST for the next launch.
- Crewneck Sweatshirt: comes in Maroon (as seen on me here) and a quintessential grey that goes with everything.
- Premium Hoodie: Super soft and cozy and perfectly peachy!
- Long Sleeve Tee: The cute cheese graphic makes these. Yellow is the ultimate cheese-lovers color, but it’s also available in maroon and navy.
For anyone starting out, I always recommend my Cheese Boarding STARTER KIT. Just grab one of the boards and my essential accessories, then put them together in a basket and you have an EPIC gift set. You can find all my favorite products year-round on the SHOP MY FAVORITES page and the full list of STARTER KIT items via this link, but here are my 3 priority items for for a new cheese boarder…
- JK Adams Wood Board: This is one of my all time favorites, but you probably know that from seeing it all over my feed. It’s substantial enough to accommodate a large party, but surprisingly lightweight. It also looks great as decor hanging in your dining room or kitchen. If you want to start with a smaller, more affordable board, go with this round serving tray or this rectangle board with a lip (for only $25 that I use it ALL THE TIME).
- Ramekins: Whether it be to separate briny items (like olives) on a cheese plate, or to corral bite-sized chocolate pieces on a dessert board, ramekins are essential to creating beautiful and functional spreads.
- Cheese Knives: Every board needs a set of knives. This set is perfect for the beginner with 4 different shapes to accommodate your favorite cheeses.
- Every cheese boarding pro needs their own personal salami cutter.
- Take your cheeseboard level to the next game with some gourmet jams from Trade Street Co.
- Once you have the basics down, it’s time to upgrade your cheeseboards! I love this hexagon one.
- These ramekins are modern, chic and perfect for all your cheese boards.
- This cheese board inspired tote bag is perfect for the cheese lover in your life! There’s also the cutest tea towel in the same print.
- If you need a cheese filled Christmas tree, then I’ve got the ornaments for you! This wheel of gouda ornament, this stack of cheeses ornament, and this parmesan ornament are inspired by cheese wheels. I also love this cheese grater and this mini cheese board ornament! And everyone loves a good pun!
- Trust me, you need this Muddy Heart toothpick monster for all your cheesy gatherings – your guests will love it!
- This fun cheese art print will make the best addition to a cozy kitchen or your cheese obsessed friend’s gallery wall
- And don’t forget a cheesy card
My book comes out in Fall 2021 and it will most certainly be a great holiday gift next year. In the meantime, I have some other great resources that you will love.
- That Cheese Plate Will Change Your Life by my friend Marissa Mullen is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn more about all things cheese boarding.
- This wine and cheese pairing swatch book will turn a casual Tuesday night at home into a Napa Valley resort experience!
- I love this Beautiful Boards book from Baker Mama for the gorgeous photos and helpful tips!
- Stuff Every Cheese Lover Should Know is a good resource and fun stocking stuffer.
- How cute are these cheese board earrings?! Too amazing!
- I love how classy these gold marble knives look – they could even be displayed on the counter year round!
- A gold honey dipper will add that extra little pop of sparkle to any cheese board spread. I also love this gold honey dipper from CB2.
- I love the simplicity of these cute cheese markers. And if you take a close look at these arrow cheese markers, you will see how they say “cow,” “sheep,” “blue,” etc. Super helpful!
- Fischer Price Snacks for Two: THIS. IS. EVERYTHING!! I mean, I would easily steal this cheese play set from any kiddo I come into contact with. Start ‘em young, guys… start ‘em young!! ALSO- I won’t judge any adults that keep keep this for themselves.
- What is cuter than mac & cheese onesies?! Again, start ’em young!
- This Dyson vacuum is ON SALE and a total game changer for a merry and bright home. I debated putting it in the self-care section, but honestly, it has been the best purchase in my home. It’s an investment and worth every penny for keeping me sane and cleaning up the chaos that happens in my house post food shoots.
- I’m obsessed with fizzy water and have started making my own with this cool countertop Soda Stream x Bubly.
- The Necessaire Body Essentials set is my go to for a spa night in. Use my code MEG10 for 10% off
- These Left Coast Candle Co. candles smell AMAZING and the wood wick makes it sound like you’re sitting next to a fireplace. My favorite scent is called “magic,” and I love them for this time of year!
- These amazing collagen lip masks from KNC Beauty will have you feeling gorgeous in no time!
Your list of what to buy for beginners was so helpful! I ordered the board you recommended & I’m looking forward to putting together a festive board for Christmas. ????
Thanks for sharing all the links! Can’t wait to order for the family
Thank you for the details and basic information. Makes these boards less intimidating for beginners!
Thanks for the great list of ideas! Can’t wait for my long sleeve tee to arrive – little something for myself in this crazy year. ????
so happy you got one. you should receive your tracking soon if you haven’t already. lots of love to you as we close out this crazy year.
This is perfect for helping create a small “starter” gift for a friend or loved one. Especially loved that you linked the wine and cheese swatch!
Great suggestions!!
Fantastic resources. Love the board suggestions.
The cordless Dyson IS a game changer! I never liked having to go from room to room and outlet to outlet. With this I just keep going and I actually love to vacuum now, lol!
It’s seriously the best investment! So glad you agree!
Love love love!
I love looking at all of your boards and I’ll be sure to use this list as suggestions for my family for future holidays! 🙂
Thanks for the gift guide! ????
Great ideas!
Your boards are such an inspiration! I love the link to get the supplies to make these creations.
Love your gift guide!!! Not only for Christmas gifts, but beautiful house warming gifts for friends in the future. Cheese board starter lit os fabulous idea!
Loooove that stack of cheese ornament. Thanks for sharing!
Okay as a BIG cheese guy, I seriously would love any of these things under the tree! ???? great ideas!
I’ve so appreciated this post to find items for my own boards and gifts for others. You have such great taste. And I love your fun & whimsical side too!
This gift guide is amazing. I’ve purchased so many items. Please do one every year!
Samantha goodies!!!
Amazing suggestions – i have already added to my own wish list 🙂
These are great suggestions and I can’t wait to buy some of these products!
Great ideas for my own wish list 🙂
So many awesome gift ideas…and I want to buy them for myself, too!! Thank you. This list can be used year-round.
I am so inspired by your boards! Can’t wait till Christmas to make another one! Thank you!
What a great holiday gift guide. Thanks for sharing. I want one of everything!
Love getting some inspiration from your boards! Mine never look as pretty, but they still taste delicious!
These are great gifts for anyone! I love you Instagram so much! thanks to you I now make charcuterie boards for get togethers!
Love this gift collection! So many good ideas ❤
Ok but I just want all of these for myself so what am I going to buy everyone else??
If you don’t have a trader Joel’s or YOU live in rural Canada how would you go about making a chacuterie board that had variety colour and interest?
I think you can absolutely apply the same ideas I mention on the trader Joe’s cheese board post at any grocery store. Mix of hard and soft cheeses, produce to add color, garnish, etc. I taught a fall workshop with a cheese board 101 that teaches all these techniques. There’s a recording available here: https://cookwithchibo.com/megquinn15/cheeseboardingschool
Everything here is so cute!
Fabulous gift guide. Thank you! Well done Meg! I’m interested in your workshops.
I’ll be making a charcuterie board for Christmas ????
Loved the beginners guide! I can’t wait to make my next charcuterie tray!
The gift guide absolutely helped me with some Christmas gifts this year. And even some inspiration about where to start with boarding!
Great list!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You are creative but not pretentious in your board presentations. Love looking at them for inspiration.
Love these ideas!! Thanks for always being such a positive spot on social media!!
LOVE the little cheese idea! Everything is cuter when it’s small.
Great ideas and inspiration for my own boards! ????????????????????
This is such a great list! Ordering the sweatshirt now (for myself ????).
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Meg, I’ve loved watching your business grow! Your boards are beautiful and your instructions are always clear and very helpful. And now a store to give us more inspiration! Thanks for all you do!
I love your boards I’ve been following you for awhile. Especially with the year we all have experienced I look forward to your boards. I love trying new cheeses and meats I’ve never tried. You are a beautiful person and keep doing what your doing. ????
So gorgeous! Love!!!
Such great ideas!! I might have the buy the beginner items for myself.
Perfect timing as this
post gave us the perfect Christmas gift idea for
Our daughter who has everything- Got the board and many other suggestions from
Your Blog –
Cannot wait for her to open all of the goodies and start boarding! Also Looking very forward to your book!
Perfect timing as this
post gave us the perfect Christmas gift idea for
Our daughter, MEG, who has everything- Got the board and many other suggestions from
Your Blog –
Cannot wait for her to open all of the goodies and start boarding! Also Looking very forward to your book!
I love the earrings! I love how you shop for us and make things easier. I am giving several
Suggestions as presents this year!
I love the earrings!
Such great gift ideas!!! Thanks!!
????????????????????So helpful & fun to read for ideas!!! Love how creative & different the gift ideas are & links!! Thank you!!!
Great ideas in this gift guide! Love the different categories!
Love the beginner starter kit. Just what I need.
Thanks so much for your tips and everything you share!!! You are so my yoda!!!
I loved your cooking class! So many awesome tips!
Love these ideas!! I need sign up my husband so he will know exactly what to get me!! ????✨????✨???? Fabulous blog!!
I’m a new follower and I love all of your posts! Can’t wait to keep learning more ????
I made my first board at thanksgiving and my sister requested I HAVE to make another one for Christmas. I’ve found a lot of your tips helpful for beginners who are just doing it as a fun way to entertain.
Love it!!
I am going to have to get the beginner board kit for myself and several friends! Thank you!!
Great idea! It’s a great kit to have and will serve you well time and time again!
Thank you for this post. Getting so many good gift ideas from it!
These are all so amazing! I’ve been wanting to up my charcuterie board game & this is a perfect list of supplies to make it happen! Thanks for putting it all together & making my life easier!
My sister is hard to shop for BUT… She’s a board newbie and with your guidance with these items here, you have helped me find the PERFECT gifts! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
I love this list!! I’ve got the shirts and the cheese! Just need to get the boards! I love following you- it’s so fun and Draper Kitty is awesome!
Thanks for the starter gift ideas- I’m getting this for my sister and her husband along with a board cookbook for Xmas.
So creative! Love how you put things together- thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome gift ideas!!
Thank you for making my holiday shopping easy this year! #inspiredgifting
Great ideas for a year when people are staying home more and going out less. As I am splurging more on wine since going out to bars/restaurants less the wine/cheese swatch is great! Over all the blog provides amazing insights into cheeses (and fruit) I would not have typically tried otherwise until your reviews! Thank you for providing me with a new hobby during a time when I really needed it. <3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such great ideas! I’m not great at shopping for gifts but this is very helpful. Thank you ????
These are perfect! I was looking for something to get the foodie in my life and the salami cutter is genius.
Didn’t even know you offered a starter kit! This might be what I ask for from my husband for my birthday this year (since it’s a little late for Christmas)
My sister would love every one of these! Awesome list!
Love the FP board set for toddlers! We got this for our youngest last Christmas and I’m not sure who has more fun w/ it…. me imagining myself traveling & grazing again one day soon (in a vineyard of course!) or her having a pretend picnic w/ mom ❤️
This is SO HELPFUL! Thank you! Your boards are breathtaking.
Thank you for all! You blog and Instagram account are so necessary, it helps a lot!