It's that time of the year when we all gather with loved ones and celebrate with delightful flavours. Diwali is almost here! Transform your parties with artisanal cheese platters and grazing boards that not only impress but also cater to diverse palates. From rich cheeses to vibrant nibbles, these gourmet offerings bring a festive touch, making your Diwali gatherings truly memorable.
Eleftheria
Eleftheria, based out of Mumbai, and founded in 2015 by Mausam Narang, creates exceptional artisanal cheeses in India using the finest local ingredients, earning prestigious awards, including Gold at the World Cheese Awards. Committed to quality, they partner with family-run farms in Maharashtra, aiming to elevate the appreciation of Indian artisanal cheese both nationally and internationally. Their Festive Collection cheese boards and platters are an ideal choice for Diwali parties. They even offer options in smaller sizes that can get your Diwali gifting sorted! And if artisanal cheese has a place in your kitchen, then do graze through their selection. Check out their website for delivery details.
The Charcuterie Co
The Charcuterie Co, a gourmet kitchen in South Delhi founded in 2021, aims to introduce the joys of Charcuterie boards to India by offering high-quality, authentic, and innovative food products. Committed to using premium, preservative-free ingredients, they seek to enhance home cooking and promote a culture of natural, gourmet experiences. From burgers to sunday picnics and Indian street food to dessert; they offer a collection of several types and themes of grazing boards. They deliver in Delhi NCR.
Gourmaison
Gourmaison specialises in handcrafted cheeses and spreads made with high-quality ingredients, along with freshly baked wheat-free crackers. Founded by Sherry, who was inspired by her mother’s cooking, the focus is on using pure, healthy ingredients, reflecting a belief that customers should be treated like family. This approach to food is central to the ethos of Gourmaison. The brand has curated pre-set cheese platters and grazing boxes, featuring popular flavours and crackers, which can be great for celebrations and gatherings, complete with fresh fruit and flowers. They offer deliveries in Mumbai.
Platter & Co.
Platter & Co., based in Pune, offers handcrafted artisanal Aperitivo boards, which include a variety of nibbles like cheese, crackers, and cured meats. Founded by Neha Sanas and Nitesh Shewani during Lockdown 2, the venture arose from their desire to fill a gap in the local market for platter services while hosting friends and family. Customers can customise artisanal platters, ideal for small gatherings, movie nights, or cocktail hours. They can book in advance by calling or messaging on Instagram.
Ambrosia - The Tasting Table
Ambrosia - The Tasting Table by Pallavi and Aparna is a gourmet food service based in Kolkata. The curated boards feature a variety of options, from cheese and crackers to lavash and hummus, catering to Kolkatans' growing interest in diverse cuisines, especially Lebanese food. In addition to grand mezze platters, they offer Asian meals, mezze cheese boards for wine and cheese parties, and a selection of fun salads and starters as side dishes.
Spoonfuel
Snigdha Deora's Spoonfuel is a gourmet food catering service that specialises in 100% vegetarian customised food platters, gift hampers, and grazing boards. They offer a variety of options, from chip-and-dip platters to portable hors d'oeuvres and DIY breakfast stations, tailored to customer requests. The brand is based out of and delivers in Kolkata.
Meraki Cheese
Another brand from Kolkata, Arpita Nag's Meraki Cheese offers artisanal cheese boards, specialising in pairings for wine tastings. Her mezze-inspired boards feature fresh Mediterranean ingredients like olives, rose petals, and cranberries, along with a hummus-style goat cheese dip and freshly baked bread, all made without synthetic ingredients or emulsifiers.
The Board Story
Started by Arpita Gupta, The Board Story offers grazing tables, boards and private catering for all Hyderabad folks. The brand’s bestsellers include a Bruschetta Board and they use seasonal produce that varies every month. They promise that their boards are a visual feast with vibrant colours, textures and arrangements. They work from Wednesday to Monday and are closed on Tuesdays.
Cheese Please!
A Delhi-based brand, Cheese Please! by Devika Singh offers gourmet cheese platters, fine cheese and spreads. From small to medium and large as well as specialised cheese platters, they have quite the picks to choose from. They even have a Cheese Ball Tasting Box that contains 2 small flavoured cheese balls along with crackers, olives and seasonal fruit. They deliver across Delhi-NCR.