Charcuterie, Cheese and Antipasto Gifts

A savory gift is an easy yes for people who don't want another sweet thing. The hard part is picking between a tray of cured meats, a box of Italian antipasto and a fruit and cheese basket. This page walks through each style so you can match one to the person, the occasion and whether wine belongs in the box.

Charcuterie boxes without wine

If you want meat and cheese and nothing else to worry about, start here. These boxes are curated collections built around charcuterie alone. They suit coworkers, neighbors, and anyone whose drinking habits you don't know. Several also come in occasion versions for birthdays, thank yous, congratulations and get well wishes, so the card is sorted before you begin.

Charcuterie trays with wine

Here the wine and the board arrive together. These gifts pair a fresh charcuterie selection with California wine, and some come on a wooden tray the recipient can keep using. One option has two wines, a red and a white, which helps when you can't guess their taste. A larger tray has three wines. A smaller one pairs a single Robert Mondavi red with a charcuterie board. These suit hosts, couples and anyone you'd like to treat to an evening in.

Italian antipasto boxes

These are the most giftable boxes on the page. Italian wine arrives with cheese, salami and sweets in a decorative box. You can choose an Italian white or an Italian red, and both come with a range of occasion versions, including sympathy and get well. That makes them a sensible pick when the tone matters. For a bigger gesture, two bundled boxes hold Italian wines, antipasto and desserts, while a two-tiered bundle adds fresh fruit.

Wine, cheese and crackers collections

This is the simplest wine and cheese gift. A bottle of red or white sits with cheese and crackers in a classic box. Hang In There versions are made for a friend having a rough stretch. If the person doesn't drink, there are non-alcoholic red, white and sparkling versions too. The sparkling one comes with antipasto, so everyone can still join in.

Fruit, cheese and gourmet boxes

Fresh fruit lightens the meat and cheese and makes the gift feel bigger. Some boxes add California red or white wine, crackers and gourmet treats. Others skip the wine and go for fruit, cheese, chocolate truffles, cookies and nuts. A larger basket pairs ten pieces of fresh fruit with meat and cheese. These suit families, offices and get well gifts.

Cheese boards and totes

Some gifts double as serving pieces. A cotton canvas tote comes with a bamboo cheese board, cheese and crackers. One version adds chocolate and crunchies, and another adds California white wine. They suit a housewarming or a friend who likes to host.

How to choose

Wine or no wine: if you don't know their habits, choose a box without wine or a non-alcoholic one.
Red or white: the names tell you which is inside, so pick the one you know they like. If you can't tell, the duo with both is safer.
Occasion: sympathy, get well, birthday, thank you and congratulations versions exist for some boxes. Use them if you want the message built in.
Size: a single box suits one person or a couple. Trays and bundles suit a table of guests.
Keepsakes: wooden trays, bamboo boards and totes are useful after the food is gone.

Questions people ask

Can I send one to someone who doesn't drink?

Yes. Choose a charcuterie box without wine, a fruit and cheese box, or one of the non-alcoholic wine versions.

Which is right for a sympathy gift?

Pick a box made for the occasion. The Italian antipasto boxes come in sympathy versions, and the charcuterie collection comes in get well and thank you versions.