The 20 Best Cheese Boards for Parties (and Instagram)

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 10x14 inches
  
• Dishwasher-safe: Yes

This beautiful natural slate cheese board is hand-selected from a family quarry in upstate New York (it also comes in a 12x18-inch size for $69.95). It’s rustic, with a porous, pebbly surface perfect for showing off craggy, smooth, and blue-veined cheeses. Included in the package is a soapstone chalk piece for writing the names of the cheeses on the slate. This slate board also doubles as a trivet for a hot kettle and includes anti-slip cork feet.

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Key Specs

• Dimensions: 13.5x13.35 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This platter is a great starter board and a fantastic housewarming or wedding gift. The attractive, streamlined bamboo cutting board includes a space-saving hidden tool tray, with four carving and serving knives, two pieces of black slate, and soapstone chalk to note cheese names. 

The serving piece also includes a recessed moat to catch olives, nuts, and stray dribbles from honey or other sauces, and two ceramic bowls to hold goodies.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 13 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This upgraded Lazy Susan tray is made of gleaming acacia wood and includes two oven-fired ceramic bowls, additional wooden compartments for delicacies, and a rotating design that always keeps snacks within reach. A velvet care bag is included in the package to keep your Lazy Susan in good shape for years to come, too.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 10x10 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: Yes

This white marble-and-wood cheese board is simple but incredibly elegant. It looks great in a minimalist or modern setting, with an easy and pared-back presentation of cheese and crackers. The board comes with a 30-day return guarantee, too!

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 7.25x16.75 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This mango-wood board comes with a 4-inch-long handle and offers a rustic, customizable base for cheese and crackers. Each board is accented with a letter, which can be chosen to match your (or a giftee’s) first or last name. The board is guaranteed fair trade and sustainably sourced.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 15x8.5x3 inches (closed), 15x3 inches (open)
• Dishwasher-safe: No, except for the ceramic bowls

This swivel board stretches out for your parties, then collapses for storage. The round set is made of bamboo, stainless steel, and ceramic and opens up to introduce special sockets fitted with ceramic serving bowls, a groove for crackers, a secret drawer with gleaming cheese knives — everything you need for an evening of delicious snacking. 

When the party is over, just slide in those compartments and it turns into a storage-friendly half-circle.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 14x3.25 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

Hey, good-looking! You won’t need to add much to this white marble platter with gold aluminum handles to make it Instagram-ready. Designed by Monique Lhuillier, the 14-inch marble board also comes with a matching 7.5-inch gold knife in an exquisite coiled pattern perfect for tablescape presentations. The set is Fair Trade-certified and lead-free.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 16x12 inches (big rectangle), 8x12 inches (small rectangles)
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This acacia-wood board features powerful magnet joining strips. The three parts of the cheese board are double-sided and connected through two magnets, so you can decide how you want to set them up every time you use them. This is a large set, making it ideal for big holiday parties and crowds.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: Varies by state
• Dishwasher-safe No

If you or a cheese-lover in your life has serious state pride, this beautiful state board will slide right into your entertainment menu. The detailed silhouettes are made from bamboo and are available for every state — or even the entire country. Designed by a married couple in NYC and made in Lancaster, New Hampshire, and Atlanta, Georgia, these will liven up any dinner party conversation.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 3 sizes — 5x4.25, 8.75x7.75, and 12.5x11 inches
• Dishwasher-safe No

This round walnut base and beautiful hand-blown cloche will bring memories of a wonderful summer in Normandy (even if you’ve never stepped foot in France). The miniature domed cheese storage and display instantly upgrade your tablescape and will also keep your cheese fresh for hours — the cloche allegedly keeps humidity at the perfect level for fromage.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 12x12 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

Made of gray marble and acacia wood, this board looks beautiful in traditional, rustic, and modern settings. The darker hue will also make your white, yellow, and orange cheeses pop! The versatile board comes with a set of three cheese knives.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: Approx. 12x12 inches, can vary by breed
• Dishwasher-safe No

If you have a pup around the house, chances are they’re often the life of the party. Now, you can honor their contribution by giving them official party mascot status. These maplewood boards are perfect for dog lovers: The handmade trays come in the shape of Labradors, French bulldogs, Great Danes, pit bulls, mastiffs, and several other breeds.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 12.5 inches (board), 6.25 inches (slate), 4.75 inches high (dome)
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This round board comes with a mesh dome so your outdoor parties can include snacks, without any unexpected flying or crawling party-crashers. We love how these handmade maplewood boards also come with a built-in moat to catch spills and anchor the mesh dome.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 14x9x16 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This two-tier marble slab makes a big visual splash and adds architectural interest to any crowded buffet table. You can also show off a bigger array of cheese colors, ages, and textures with a tiered option. This board would look stunning in any modern or minimalistic setting.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: Varies, starts at 8 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

These wood boards range in sizes from 8 to 16 inches and are cut from authentic petrified wood. The look is dramatic and organic and will set off cheeses of different shapes, textures, and sizes beautifully. Because they’re made from petrified wood, the boards are quite heavy — anywhere from 15 to 47 pounds — so keep that in mind if you have mobility or strength issues.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 11.5 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This handmade ash-wood cheese board is a thing of beauty in and of itself, and will certainly allow your goat, Comté, and cheddar cheeses to shine. While it’s such a beautiful object and may seem like a shame to actually use it, the character of the board actually will evolve and improve over time. When it’s not in use, this beauty can be hung on a wall for display!

Key Specs

• Dimensions: From 14.4x10 inches, varies by letter
• Dishwasher-safe: No

If you’re in the market for a memorable gift or want to display your own love of cheese in a highly personal way, these maple, cherry, and walnut monogram boards are a tasty option. 

Depending on the letter, the final sizes range from 14.4 to 16.8 inches. The boards are individually sold, have plenty of space for cheese and crackers, and a groove for crudités, nuts, and other edibles.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: Unlisted
• Dishwasher-safe: Yes

If you’re in the market for a cheese board that stands out from all of the other round, square, and rectangular options on the market, then this hexagonal slab may suit. The smooth, polished slab serves as an elegant presentation vessel, and it’s also microwave- and oven-safe for easy use. Reviews say it's on the smaller side, making it ideal for a round of brie or smaller cheese blocks.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 12x12 inches
• Dishwasher-safe: No

This handmade, laser-etched cheese board doubles as a chessboard on one side and a backgammon board on the other. Gamers and hosts can get creative with toothpick-speared cheese and olive “pieces.” All of the sets include all the fixings (spears, dice, etc.) you’ll need for the most delicious game night yet.

Key Specs

• Dimensions: 12x10 inches
• Dishwasher-safe No

If you want to create your own House of Mouse, this fun-loving cheeseboard can play a starring role. Food-safe and lead-free, the black rubberwood board is made in the unmissable shape of Mickey Mouse’s silhouette sure to be a hit with Disney fans of all ages.