How To prepare a Grazing Table

What types of things can go on your Grazing table?

• Assorted bread rolls, sliced Artisan loaves, bread sticks and assorted crackers.

• Platters of Cold meat, thinly sliced hams and chunky salami’s.

• Fresh, Marinated or pickled vegetables

• Platters of Cheese from soft cheeses to wheels of hard cheese. Cheese can be expensive so work to your budget.

• Sweet items such as chocolates, mini cakes, muffins or small cupcakes. Include fresh fruit (non juicy)

• Assorted wafers, dried fruits & nuts.

• Olives fresh and marinated.

• Use fresh fruit, Edible flowers, vegetables and herbs for decoration.

-Prepare your Grazing table –  

It does actually take quite a bit of food to fill a table, so pick a table size to suit your budget. You can also fill in space with large chopping boards, baskets of bread and flowers. You will need a clean table or a mix of chopping boards. You can also lay down some wrapping paper to form a clean patterned surface. 

How to lay out your Grazing Table-

 Start with the biggest items you have or any pieces you want to be the feature. Eg Cupcakes or full sized cake. Lay these out on the table, scattered and in no particular order.  

Next you need to lay down your chopping boards or baskets. Then it’s just a case of filling in the gaps with your Grazing table food. Try and separate crackers from cut fruit so they remain crisp and add chopped breads at the last minute or drape them with a damp towel to keep them moist until serving. Try and balance out your color as you go. The more food on your Grazing table the better it looks.