Real Simple Holidays Holiday Entertaining Everyday Celebrations Cheese Party Checklist Cheese Party Checklist What you’ll need for a tasting party of 12 people. By Yolanda Wikiel Advertisement Save FB Tweet ellipsis More Pinterest Mail Email iphone Send Text Message Print Image zoom Checklist Cheeses: Serve a selection of 3 to 5 cheeses (see below for suggestions). 3/4 pound blue cheese 3/4 pound semifirm cheese 3/4 pound super-aged cheese 3/4 pound pungent cheese 3/4 pound mild cheese Accompaniments 1 bunch grapes 2 boxes crackers 1 baguette 1 small jar honey 1 small jar chutney 1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes 2 dried sausages or 1 pound sliced cured meat (such as prosciutto or capicola) Wines 4 bottles red 4 bottles white Optional Upgrades 2 apples 2 pears or figs 1 loaf raisin-walnut bread 8 ounces dried nectarines or peaches 1 small jar cornichons or gherkins 1 small jar blueberry honey 1 small jar piquillo peppers 1 small package quince paste 1 small jar Dijon mustard Essential Party Supplies 2 to 3 cheese boards, platters, or plates for the cheeses 5 to 6 small bowls and plates for the accompaniments 3 to 5 cheese or other knives for cutting and spreading 4 to 5 spoons and spreaders for the accompaniments 12 or more wineglasses Extra Party Supplies Dairy jugs, mugs, creamers, or vases Flowers Cheese comment cards Craft tags 3 to 5 Seckel pears or some other small stemmed fruit Cheese wrappers
