Maybe it’s too hot out to cook. Maybe you want to level up your next book club, birthday party, or baby shower. Maybe you need a quick weeknight dinner that’ll please your crowd. Charcuterie is the answer! Whether you’re making your own or picking up an already-prepared board, these Boston-area shops offer the freshest ingredients for that perfect charcuterie board.
Tutto Italiano
1889 River Street, Hyde Park
Tucked away in a little Hyde Park strip mall, this family-owned shop has been around for generations. They have everything from hand-cut meats and cheeses to olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh artichoke hearts. You can’t stop there, though — you must try their cannoli and cookies for dessert!
The Cheese Shop of Salem
45 Lafayette Street, Salem
This expansive cheese shop has everything you’re looking for! Their wide variety of cheeses, crackers, wine, and groceries will make this your one-stop shop for a gourmet dinner on a board.
Formaggio Kitchen
358 Huron Avenue, Cambridge
94 Hampshire Street, Cambridge
268 Shawmut Avenue, Boston
Formaggio Kitchen has been a Cambridge institution for decades — the selection of cheeses is truly incredible. This shop also sells wine, beer, charcuterie, produce, olive oil, jams, honey, coffee, tea, spices, chocolate, confections, and a variety of other specialty food items.
Eataly
800 Boylston Street, Boston (Prudential Center)
Celebrate all things Italian at this European market. Here you’ll find hundreds of high-quality Italian products, fresh produce from local farms, and house-made pasta, mozzarella, and more. Check out their extensive salumi and formaggi selections for your next charcuterie board — and if you need help, the cheesemongers are on hand to guide you!
Trader Joe’s
Acton, Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Foxborough, Framingham, Hanover, Hingham, Newton, Peabody, Saugus, Somerville
Trader Joe’s is just about everywhere these days, and we couldn’t be happier. They have a wonderful selection of cheeses plus variety packs of deli meat and many types and flavors of crackers. They even have the best gummy candy (Scandinavian Swimmers) to help decorate your charcuterie board. All these ingredients for a DIY charcuterie board are economical and sure to please a crowd.
If you’re pressed for time or don’t want to make your own charcuterie board, these places have boards to go! You can place an order and pick it up on your way to the beach, ball field, or park — or get it delivered right to your door.
Board 143
776 Country Way, North Scituate
This South Shore gem is a Boston moms favorite. Whether you’re local to the South Shore or heading to the Cape for the weekend, you must swing by Board 143. Take our word for it and try the truffle cashews!
Kured
83 Charles Street, Boston
401 Park Drive, Boston (TimeOut Market)
Kured is a fun experience for Boston foodies and charcuterie novices alike! Build your own board in store or for delivery (currently delivering charcuterie platters and boxes to Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville) and enjoy locally sourced ingredients for far less than the cost of purchasing materials yourself.
BoardsByMo
Delivery (online only)
Picture-perfect charcuterie boards delivered straight to your door from a beloved Boston-based business! BoardsByMo also offers fun DIY cheese board classes and corporate gifting. Mo herself is hilariously relatable on social and was recently featured on the Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list.
Grazy
Delivery (online only)
Grazy is a woman-owned grazing box and gift company that prides itself on creating cheese and charcuterie boards using small-batch makers from around the country. Delivery is available within a 15-mile radius of Boston.
This article was originally published in 2022 and has been updated for 2024.
