How To Create An Elevated Hosting Experience

When it comes to hosting, there is so much beauty in the details, from the candle holders, the long stem wine glasses, to the type of appetizers you are serving your guests. I find that hosting allows me to share a part of myself with family and friends, and in doing so I really pay close attention to making our time together even more special by creating an elevated experience.

Some non-negotiable for me when it comes to hosting is making a BOMB charcuterie board. What I love about charcuterie boards is it’s a clean canvas each time and you can always make a new variation. No charcuterie board ever looks the same and I find so much beauty in that.

If the idea of making a charcuterie board overwhelms you, don’t be. I’m going to share the easy formula that I use create my boards.

All you need are the following: Cheese, Fruit, Crackers, and Meat(optional if you’re vegan/vegetarian). If you want to add a bit of jazz, you can adorn the board with a fruit preserve spread like apricot or fig, and add some of your favorite nuts as well. And Voila!

Another pro tip is getting a few charcuterie board mini knives and spatulas because they help with applying soft cheeses and the fruit preserves to your crackers.

So the next time you’re having people over, take the extra step of making it a bit more special by adding “something” to elevate the experience. Some examples of that are like I mentioned: wine glasses, a charcuterie board, fresh flowers, an intricate table setting, candles, etc. It will look different for everyone, but your guests will see the intention behind your efforts.

Here I am sharing my most recent charcuterie board spread I made on IG and TikTok.

XOXO

Tiff