How do you keep the food hot?

Prep everything else that will be going on the board first. Add in the hot food items once you are ready to quickly assemble and serve the board.

In what order should you place items on the board?

There is no "right way" to do this. My preference is to start by placing the bowls or other small dishes on the board. Then I add the larger food items and fill in the rest of the space with the smaller items.

Any tips to make the breakfast board look beautiful?

Use a variety of foods with different colours and textures. Another way to add some visual variation is by using different sized bowls for things like spreads and toppings. When filling out the board, you can fill in all the empty space with smaller food items or create groupings with space between. Both are beautiful!

How many people does a breakfast board feed?

It depends! Adjust the board size to the number of people you will be serving. They can serve as little as 1-2 people as well as large groups. For a large group, you will either need to use a huge board or make more than one.

What do you serve with it?

Serve the breakfast board with a drink or selection of drinks: coffee or tea, mimosas, fresh squeezed juice, hot chocolate, etc. You could also include some additional side dishes as well.

Fun Breakfast Board Ideas (Breakfast Charcuterie)

Description

A breakfast board (aka breakfast platter or breakfast charcuterie) is such a fun and beautiful way to serve breakfast or brunch! Learn how easy it is to assemble one and check out the post for lots of inspiration. Perfect for special occasions, entertaining or a relaxed weekend brunch!

Ingredients

Main breakfast or brunch dish: pick one or a selection to be the star of the board (ideas include: waffles, pancakes, french toast, bagels, egg dish, etc.)
Fruit or Vegetables: a variety of colourful fruits or veggies
Sides: optional extras that complement your main dish like bacon, eggs, etc.
Toppings or Spreads
Special Equipment: A board, serving platter or other base and small bowls to hold toppings or spreads

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Instructions

Gather your equipment: Start off by grabbing your board, platter or whatever base you are using and any small dishes that you will be filling with toppings or spreads.
Prepare toppings and cold sides: Gather and prepare toppings. Place into small bowls or dishes if needed. Cut and prep any cold sides or ingredients like fruit and veggies.
Prepare hot dishes: Cook or reheat any hot components.
Assemble: Arrange everything on the board or platter. There is no right or wrong way to do this. My preference is to first place the small bowls of toppings down, followed by the large items and then fill in the gaps with fruit or small items.

Notes

There are no rules! These are just the basic steps since the beauty of a breakfast board is how versatile and customizable they are. Get creative and have fun with it! Need some inspiration? Check out the post for lots of great ideas!
Prep time, cook time and yield will vary depending on the types of foods you are including and the size of your board. It can be simple or elaborate, small or large. The possibilities are endless!
Looking for a new board? I found lots of beautiful options at a variety of price points on Amazon and Etsy.