Industrial slate appetizer platter (Printable)

A striking platter of meats and cheeses arranged on a heavy stone slab for impactful presentation.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Cold Meats

01 - 3.5 oz smoked prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz soppressata
03 - 3.5 oz coppa
04 - 3.5 oz mortadella

→ Sharp Cheeses

05 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Gruyère, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, sliced or crumbled

→ Accompaniments

09 - 1 small bunch seedless red grapes
10 - 1.8 oz cornichons
11 - 1.8 oz whole grain mustard
12 - 1.8 oz mixed olives (green and black)
13 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Place a large, heavy, unpolished stone or slate serving board on your workspace.
02 - Arrange the cold meats in straight, parallel lines on one side of the board, ensuring each type is separated and visually distinct.
03 - On the opposite side, arrange the sharp cheeses in similar straight lines, grouping by type.
04 - Fill the spaces between meats and cheeses with small bunches of grapes, cornichons, and mixed olives.
05 - Add small dollops of whole grain mustard in neat lines or in a small dish at the corner of the slate.
06 - Finish with a light sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper over the meats and cheeses for extra aroma.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to appreciate the minimalist, industrial aesthetic.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes but looks like you spent hours planning.
  • Every ingredient shines without competing for attention—the lines make each flavor its own thing.
  • You can build it entirely while chatting with guests, which is basically the definition of effortless entertaining.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you think—a warm cheese or meat tastes flat, so chill your slate beforehand and pull ingredients from the fridge minutes before arranging.
  • The straight lines aren't just pretty; they force you to buy quality that looks good on its own, which naturally elevates the entire eating experience.
03 -
  • Chill the slate in the freezer for twenty minutes before arranging; cold meats and cheeses taste sharper and stay perfect through the entire gathering.
  • Arrange everything in the order guests will actually eat it (start with lighter cured meats, move to cheeses, finish with blue cheese)—it guides them through a flavor journey without saying a word.
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