Cover the table with a tablecloth. If desired, add a runner down the center of the table for a more elevated look. Lay parchment paper down the middle of the table over the runner.
Divide the nuts, honey, and olives between 9 separate bowls (3 bowls of each) and evenly space them out on the parchment serving area to anchor it. Arrange bud vases on the serving area among the bowls, if using.
Arrange the cheeses throughout the parchment serving area being sure to separate similarly textured cheese (see more on how to cut the different cheeses above!).
Fan about half of the crackers and bread around different bowls. Serve the remaining crackers and bread at one end of the table for easy serving. (Pro tip: start small with the crackers so you don’t take up too much room! You can always go back and add more.)
Add the prepared produce between bowls, cheese, and crackers to fill in any empty space, being sure to separate similar colors.
Arrange the meats around the cheeses.
Add small piles of dried apricots and chocolate throughout the serving area.
Fill in any empty space with any leftover products.