How to Create the Perfect Grazing Board with Barbaro Smallgoods
There’s something special about a grazing board. It brings people together, looks incredible on any table and is one of the easiest ways to serve a crowd. And when it comes to building a board that truly stands out, using premium, Australian-made Barbaro Smallgoods is the secret.
From our signature salamis to our mortadella and classic prosciutto, our award winning range brings the flavour, texture and quality your guests will love. Here’s your simple guide to creating a grazing board that steals the show.
Step 1: Choose your hero meats
Your smallgoods are the star, so start by selecting a mix that gives variety in flavour, spice and texture.
Barbaro Smallgoods favourites:
• Hot or mild salamis
• Mortadella
• Prosciutto
Arrange your meats across different sections of the board, folding or curling slices to add height and texture.
Step 2: Add quality cheeses
Cheese is essential. Aim for a mix of soft, hard and aged styles.
Cheese suggestions:
• Brie or camembert
• Aged cheddar or pecorino
• Blue cheese
Place cheeses evenly around the board so guests can cut and enjoy easily.
Step 3: Add crackers, breads and vehicles
Your grazing board needs good “carriers” for all those incredible flavours.
Include options like:
• Artisan crackers
• Sourdough slices
• Breadsticks
• Seeded crispbreads
Choose neutral bases that complement the meats and cheeses.
Step 4: Add colour with fruits and antipasto
Fresh produce brings the abundant look that makes a board truly impressive.
Try adding:
• Grapes or cherries
• Fresh or dried figs
• Sliced pears or apples
• Marinated olives
• Roasted capsicum
• Sundried tomatoes
Space these between your hero items to build balance and colour.
Step 5: Fill the gaps
The “wow” factor comes from making the board feel generously full.
Use little extras to fill any empty areas:
• Nuts
• Pretzels
• Fresh herbs
This creates that lush, overflowing look.
Step 6: Add the finishing touches
Finish it all off with:
• Cranberry relish
• Fig jam or honey
• Sprigs of rosemary or thyme
Serve it all on a large wooden board or table for maximum impact.
Shop Barbaro Smallgoods
Our full range of Australian-made smallgoods is stocked in delis and gourmet grocers right across the country. From salamis to mortadella and prosciutto, you’ll find everything you need to create a grazing board that becomes the hero of your entertaining.
Find your nearest smallgoods grocer using our Stockist Finder and start building your perfect grazing board.