How to Make the Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board in 2025

There is nothing like a fall charcuterie board, especially one overflowing with seasonal meats, cheese, and fruits. Grazing platters can seem tricky, but with the right ingredients and fillers, they’re so much easier than you think! To kick off the fall season, I put together a fall inspired charcuterie board for my daughters. They LOVE a good ‘sharcooderdy,’ but I felt the need to step up my game in design.

There is nothing like a fabulous fall charcuterie board, especially one overflowing with seasonal meats, cheeses, and fruits. Grazing platters can seem tricky, but with the right ingredients and fillers, they’re so much easier than you think! To kick off the new school year…

2025 Fall Charcuterie Board Trends

Below you’ll find updated 2025 charcuterie board trends, fall ingredients, assembly tips, and seasonal variations.

Fall charcuterie boards in 2025 are all about cozy textures, elevated flavors, and stunning presentation. This year, expect to see more pumpkin- and apple-based spreads, maple-infused cheeses, cinnamon-dusted nuts, and seasonal garnishes like rosemary and fresh figs. Mini pumpkins, wood or marble boards, and edible flowers are trending for styling, while mixed sweet-and-savory boards are replacing the traditional meat-and-cheese-only setup. Don’t forget vegan boards with plant-based cheeses, mushroom pates, and roasted vegetables. 

How to Make the Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are one of my favorite kid-friendly snacks or dinners. They can be a fun family activity during any season. The best way to make a charcuterie board is to listen to your stomach – just make sure to include your favorite autumn flavors. I spent a lot of time googling for seasonal ingredients and fall flavors for a charcuterie platter. Here is how to make the perfect fall charcuterie board with a mixture of autumn inspired savory and sweet ingredients.

Essential Ingredients & Board Components

• Meats (2-3) – Capicola, Proscuitto, Salami
• Cheese (3-5) – Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Brie
• Nuts – Pistachios, pumpkin seeds, candied walnuts
• Fruit – Apples, pears, figs, dried fruits, berries, grapes
• Spreads – Fruit preserves, pumpkin hummus, apple butter, red pepper jelly
• Starches – French bread slices, tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers
• Others – Chocolate, candy, trail mix, olives, gherkins
• Garnishes – Real mini pumpkins, faux leaves, cranberries, fresh herbs

The options for a fall grazing board are endless, however I think the most important items to include are two fall must haves: pumpkins and/or apples. Keep in mind that there are no rules – you can create a savory board, a sweet board, or a combination of both!

How to Assemble a Fall Charcuterie Board

Looking for an easy fall charcuterie board for beginners? When it comes to assembling a charcuterie board, here are a few easy steps to follow.

Step-by-Step Assembly Guide

1. Choose your board – make sure it’s food friendly!
2. Place your big items – such as blocks of cheese or sliced meats – around the board.
3. Add crackers or bread, spreading them out on the board.
4. Fill small ramekins or bowls with spreads or nuts.
5. Fill in gaps with fresh and/or dried fruit.
6. Garnish with edible or faux seasonal decor.

Are you looking for more instructions? This post was very helpful!

Variations & Theme Ideas

• Dessert-style fall board
• Vegan / vegetarian fall board
• Thanksgiving grazing board
• Kids’ fall board

Favorite Serving Boards and Tools I Use

• Orange Gingham Tablecloth
• Orange Pumpkin Gingham Tea Towels
• Charcuterie Board with Plastic Lid
• Pumpkin Charcuterie Board
• Pumpkin Cheese Knife
• Leaf Cheese Knife

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Want to see where I took my Fall Charcuterie Board last year? Check out this post: Embracing Autumn with a Lakeside Picnic

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Whether you’re making a cozy weekend board or hosting friends this fall, these ideas make it easy to build something beautiful and delicious. Tag me @caitlinhoustonblog if you try one — I love sharing reader boards!