Bring a Board Party Ideas That You and Your Guests Will Love

Charcuterie boards have been trending so much when it comes to potluck party ideas, especially with all the bring a board party ideas people are sharing lately. And I’ve seen so many people get really creative with them. From your classic cheese and crackers to a dessert board, there are so many ways to make a charcuterie board. 

Honestly, the one rule that I’ve seen is that you can bring almost anything. As long as it is arranged on a board, it “technically” counts as charcuterie, right? So, if you’re interested in hosting a bring a board party, I’ve put together some easy ideas to give you creative ways to bring this delicious party to life.

What is a Bring a Board Party

A bring a board party is a potluck themed party where you invite your guests to bring a charcuterie board. There are no real restrictions on what kind of board you can bring. Based on what I’ve seen others do, as long as it is arranged on a board, it counts as a “board”. 

So, I’m going to go with that the definition because it makes the whole idea even more fun. From a sushie to chicken wings and even tacos, there are so many ways that you can set up your board.

Why You Should Host a Bring a Board Party

One of the main things I love about a board party is that it works for so many different occasions. At its core, it is simply a potluck party, so you can host it for Friendsgiving, Galentine’s, Christmas, or even just a casual girls night.

Bring a Board Party Ideas

Send Invites

First up on our list of bring a board party ideas, is to send out invites. In the invite, let your guests know that this is a potluck style party and that each person should bring a charcuterie board. 

Encourage them to get as creative as they want and not limit themselves to just cheese and crackers. That way, everyone doesn’t bring the same thing, and your party can have a good mix of different foods.

Assemble Charcuterie Boards at the Party

To make it easier for your guests to bring their food, tell them to transport everything in containers and assemble their charcuterie boards once they arrive at your house. That way, nothing spills in the car or shifts around during the drive. And they can neatly arrange everything on the board when they get there.

Saran Wrap Charcuterie Board

Another option for transporting a charcuterie board is for your guests to assemble it at home and then tightly wrap the entire board in saran wrap. This helps hold all the food in place, making it easier to carry and travel with it in the car. Once they arrive at the party, they can use a pair of scissors to remove the saran wrap and reveal their charcuterie board.

Decoration Ideas for a Bring a Board Party

When it comes to decorating for your bring a board party, you can base your decor on a few different factors. If you’re hosting this party around a holiday, you can use holiday themed decorations to match the occasion. If it’s more of a casual get together, you really don’t have to decorate. Since most of the fun and attention is towards the food.

Food Board Ideas for Party

Create a Grazing Table

A fun twist on a board party theme is instead of asking your guys to individually bring their own boards. You can ask them to bring different ingredients and elements so that you all can create one large charcuterie board.

For example, one person can bring the salami, another can bring grapes, and someone else can bring cheddar cheese. Once everyone arrives, you can lay out all the ingredients on a table and combine them to create one big charcuterie board.

Chicken Wings Board

Whether you’re team flats or drumsticks, a chicken wings board is sure to wow everyone at the party. The best thing about doing a wings board is that so many people love wings, and it’s not something traditionally found on a charcuterie board, which makes it extra creative.

You can prepare the wings yourself or pick them up from a restaurant. Then all you have to do is arrange them on the board with sides like carrots, celery, ranch, and blue cheese.

Galentine’s Charcuterie Board

This is a great example of how you can theme your board to match the occasion you’re celebrating. With the heart shaped cookies, candy, and chocolate covered pretzels, you can tell that this is for a Galentine’s party.

Dessert Charcuterie Board

Recently, my friends and I got together for a casual midday hangout, and everyone brought a snack board. I brought a dessert board because, after all the savory treats, you always want something sweet. 

For less than $20, this charcuterie board was made with chocolate covered pretzels, strawberries, macarons, and chocolate, showing that this party theme can work for many different budgets.

Breakfast Charcuterie Board

Another great thing about boards is that you can also feature breakfast foods too. If you’re planning an early morning or afternoon brunch, don’t hesitate to try a charcuterie board potluck. 

From the pancakes to the waffles and bacon, this breakfast board proves just that. You can also get creative with other breakfast options. Like a board with different bagels and cream cheese, or even a fruit board with a variety of fruits.

French Fries Charcuterie Board

When it comes to creative charcuterie board party ideas, this one takes the cake for me. As someone who loves potatoes, this is *my dream* charcuterie board! If you and your guests love potatoes too, this French fry board is sure to be a hit. This one has a mix of sweet potato fries, crinkle cut, waffle fries, and wedges. However, you can add whatever fries you want within your board.

Sandwich Board

This sandwich board highlights the whole premise of a charcuterie board, which is having a variety of different things that you can easily pick and choose to add to your plate. With this board, you have different types of bread, cheese, meats, and toppings for you and your guests to make a sandwich.

Christmas Tree Board

Going back to how you can use a “bring a board party” for a holiday, this Christmas tree board is a perfect example. What makes it so cool is that it’s in the shape of a Christmas tree. So it’s super festive and adds a little razzle dazzle, to your standard cheese and crackers.

Candy Charcuterie Board

If you and your friends have a sweet tooth, a candy charcuterie board is a yummy option. Compared to some of the other ideas that I mentioned, this can be a more budget friendly option, since candy is usually on the “cheaper” side. All you have to do is grab a variety of candies and arrange them on the board. Or you can even create a chocolate candy board if you prefer chocolate.