Choose your board, depending on your party size. You could always use multiple boards if needed.
Start with the cheese: Work in odd numbers, so choose 3, 5, or 7 types of cheeses to place around the board.
Fold and add the meats: Fold cured meats before placing them on the board, like folding them in half and fanning them out.
Add savory and sweet accompaniments: Fill in some of the gaps with savory and sweet. Separate colors to allow the brightest colors to stand out.
Fill in extra space with crackers, and then any extra gaps with nuts or fruit.
