Veroni Italian Charcuterie is bringing the taste of Italy to America’s tables. This historic Italian company, which is celebrating its centennial in 2025, has been importing the finest made-in-Italy charcuterie to the US since 2016, and is in fact the first Italian company to do so. In addition to introducing America to charcuterie steeped in tradition, Veroni is sponsoring the BNP Paribas Open, one of the world’s premier tennis tournaments, which is taking place from March 6th through the 19th at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
To bring their authentic Italian charcuterie to a global audience, Veroni is setting up an exclusive culinary experience at the tournament. Featuring charcuterie prepared from recipes handed down from generation to generation, Veroni is hosting a tasting booth, as well as Grab & Go points during the tournament.
Enjoying quality charcuterie is an experience, one that Veroni is committed to bringing to America, while also creating a memorable environment for tennis fans at the BNP Paribas Open. A video spot at the Open will highlight Veroni’s long tradition and their dedication to excellence. Veroni’s sponsorship of the BNP Paribas Open is only the beginning of their 2023 sponsorship activities, which will also include the Washington Citi Open (July 29–Aug 6) and the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati (August 12–20).
Through their sponsorships, Veroni is working to help America discover the joy of traditional Italian cuisine, and how charcuterie can add warmth, joy, and above all flavor to the American table.
So, now let’s dive in on how to create an Artisan Charcuterie Board.
Why You’ll Love a Veroni Charcuterie Board
1. Set a Festive Mood. Charcuterie boards are the perfect entertaining option for any gathering, and Veroni’s wide variety of charcuterie options make pulling one together both simple and intuitive. Charcuterie boards are also ideal for casual gatherings and fancy dinner parties alike, as they can be either as simple or as fancy as you like, without requiring large investments of time or effort. As a nice bonus, in addition to being delicious they’re also visually pleasing, and can easily be tailored to suit any taste.
2. An Easy Way To Impress The Guests. A lush charcuterie board really makes your guests feel like you’ve gone that extra mile’s worth of effort. While it ‘does’ take a little time and patience to put together, the payoff is certainly worth it. From watching your guests mingle around the spread, to receiving compliments, to setting a festive atmosphere, charcuterie boards are perhaps one of the simplest ways to add that finishing touch to the evening.
3. A Great Way to Prepare for the Main Course. My personal tip on ‘any’ antipasto, including charcuterie boards, is to have it ready ‘before’ your guests arrive, that way you can enjoy the appetizers right along with them, instantly setting a relaxed and festive mood. This is also a great way to whet your guests appetite, and prepare them for the flavors and textures of main meal.
The Sum of Its Parts – Eleven Tips for Making the Best Charcuterie Board
- Variety of Shape, Color, and Size. The saying goes “You eat first with your eyes.” That means you want to choose a variety of items in different shapes, sizes, and colors to make the board visually appealing. This ‘visual variety’ gives the appearance of bounty via contrast.
- Variety of Meat. Include a variety of cured meats, such as prosciutto, salami, and ham, and consider also having different types or styles of each meat. This is made simple courtesy of Veroni’s variety packs.
- Variety of Cheese. To pair with each type of meat, include a selection of cheeses, such as goat cheese, provolone, fresh mozzarella, and brie.
- Something Fresh. Include some fresh fruits, such as grapes, figs, and berries, to provide a fresh and juicy contrast to the cured meat.
- Contrast of Texture. To pair with soft meats and cheese, include some crunchy items, such as crackers, nuts, breadsticks, and crostini. Again, we’re going for contrast.
- Pickled and Fermented Bites. Include some interesting pickled items, such as olives, cornichons, capers, and artichoke hearts, or fermented items such as pickled ginger, peppers, or kimchi.
- Something Sweet. To contrast with the salty items, consider including some sweet items, such as honeycomb, jams, or dark chocolate.
- Fresh Herbs. Include some fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, and thyme. Basil and mozzarella are a delicious combo, and go great on crostini, while a sprinkle of thyme will instantly elevate the cured meats.
- Edible Garnish. Include some edible garnishes, such as chopped herbs or edible flowers.
- Get Fancy. Take your time assembling the board, and arrange the items in the most visually appealing way you can manage. This might mean ‘staggering’ the cheese and meat, or rolling the meat into ‘flutes’ with the cheese. Get fancy. This is where you can really let your creativity shine.
- Dips. Include some accompaniments, such as infused oil, mascarpone, gourmet vinegars, gourmet honey, wasabi, or wholegrain mustard.
And that’s our charcuterie board, made possible by Veroni! If you enjoyed today’s post, let us know in the comments below, we absolutely love hearing from you! Cheers!
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Becky, Cuddle Fairy says
I love to put out boards like these, they are so beautiful and have so much beautiful flavours to enjoy. I really love how you have layered this one – from the colour to the food selections, just gorgeous!
David J Myers says
Catherine, I like and my better half loves a good charcuterie board. We went out and bought a board from a local first class woodworking shop and we have loaded it up for guests several times. We just had a charcuterie board in a brew pub the other day…and for the price it was a good deal indeed. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Beth says
Finally, I can prepare my own terrific charcuterie this holiday season. Thank you so much!
Rhian Westbury says
This is super helpful as we’re doing a charcuterie board for my dads birthday and I had no ides where to start. I hope mine looks as beautiful as yours x
Yaya says
This looks so nice for any occasion and I bet it’s delicious too!
Jupiter Hadley says
It is so good that this brand is trying to bring freshness to America! The meats look really delicious and the board looks like so much fun.
Karen says
This looks so so good!!! I love charcuterie boards, only the sight of it is enough…So good!!!
Lisa says
We eat like this a lot in Italy so it’s nice to see how to put one together! I will use these tips for our next big aperitivo.
Bernice says
What a stunning board. I’d be so proud to serve this to my visitors and guests. I love charcuterie boards, but I’m not very creative so I’m very appreciative of all you tips and suggestions in this post.
Sangeetha says
Totally loved this guide on creating an Artisan Charcuterie Board! It is so helpful and informative! The tips and tricks provided make it seem so easy to create a beautiful and delicious spread.
Samantha Donnelly says
I love these foods more so in the summer, I have never made it looks so nice though so will be putting this to use when we get some warmer weather
Sean says
I love a good charcuterie board and I used this to make a fabulous one for a gathering of friends last weekend. It was a total hit!
Kathryn says
I love making charcuterie boards and loved all of your meats and cheeses used. This was beautifully displayed and make this way too often 😉 thanks for sharing!
MELANIE E says
This looks amazing. I do love to whip up a varied charcuterie board when I have guests. I’ve never added honeycomb but I do use fruit.
Yeah Lifestyle says
This is my favourite type of snack board. The way that it is set out makes everything look really tasty.
Paula Richie says
It’s impressive that they’ve been able to import traditional charcuterie from Italy since 2016, and their sponsorship of the BNP Paribas Open is a testament to their commitment to promoting their brand and Italian culture.
Everything Enchanting says
Wow, this artisan charcuterie board looks so aesthetically pleasing and delicious! Now I can prepare lovely and authentic charcuterie boards like this for my family and friends, too 😍. Thanks for the detailed guide ❤️.
Celebrate Woman Today says
Looks very appetizing and doable. Any party can be a huge success when offering charcuterie finger foods.
Luna S says
This looks awesome! I love trays like this, I will need to make one similar to this.
Yaya says
Such a great tray idea for quick get togethers that don’t involve an entire meal!
Star Traci says
I am here for all of this. Every bit of it looks delicious – I love a great charcuterie board and I am all in for making it easier to prepare.
NancyC says
I love how this board is arranged—looks wonderful!
Melissa Cushing says
That is such a beautiful board and I would simply use boards off of Pinterest and try and mimic it. Your board came out beautifully! such great tips here so thank you! Perfect for when my sister comes to town!
Ann says
This is so pretty! I am literally going to have to follow your picture, food piece by food piece to recreate this!
Dennis says
What a perfect charcuterie! Thanks for sharing this with us, I know I’ll be making it all year long.
Elaine says
This board is just perfect for my next gathering! Fantastic ingredients and great instructions. Just perfect!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
This is beautiful! This would be a meal for me! Amazing ingredients and I love how detailed your instructions are! Thank you so much for sharing!
Amy says
I used your tips for making a charcuterie board this weekend for snacking. The suggestion to something pickled was so tasty. I added both spicy sweet and dill pickles. It was a delicious addition.
Jenny says
I love a charcuterie board, and yours does not disappoint. It is beautiful, with great ingredients. I also love your post. It has such great information. Adding strawberries is a genius idea; it makes the board even prettier. Thank you for the wonderful ideas for my next dinner party!
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
What a beautiful, simple, yet delicious charcuterie board. I love everything Italian, and this was no exception. No fancy, no pretending, and much respect for the best ingredients, the Italian way.