Holidays & Entertaining Entertaining Everyday Celebrations Cheese Party Checklist What you’ll need for a tasting party of 12 people. By Yolanda Wikiel Yolanda Wikiel Yolanda Wikiel is a freelance writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism. She is a former senior editor at Real Simple and has been published in Parents, Redbook, and other publications. Yolanda is also the former food and lifestyle director at Parents. Highlights: * Over 20 years of journalism experience * Former senior editor at Real Simple * Former deputy editor at Redbook * Former senior editor at Airbnb Magazine * Former food and lifestyle director at Parents * Freelance writer and editor for nearly five years Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 10, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Cheeses: Serve a selection of 3 to 5 cheeses (see below for suggestions). 3/4 pound blue cheese3/4 pound semifirm cheese3/4 pound super-aged cheese3/4 pound pungent cheese3/4 pound mild cheese Accompaniments 1 bunch grapes2 boxes crackers1 baguette1 small jar honey1 small jar chutney1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes2 dried sausages or 1 pound sliced cured meat (such as prosciutto or capicola) Wines 4 bottles red4 bottles white Optional Upgrades 2 apples2 pears or figs1 loaf raisin-walnut bread8 ounces dried nectarines or peaches1 small jar cornichons or gherkins1 small jar blueberry honey1 small jar piquillo peppers1 small package quince paste1 small jar Dijon mustard Essential Party Supplies 2 to 3 cheese boards, platters, or plates for the cheeses5 to 6 small bowls and plates for the accompaniments3 to 5 cheese or other knives for cutting and spreading4 to 5 spoons and spreaders for the accompaniments12 or more wineglasses Extra Party Supplies Dairy jugs, mugs, creamers, or vasesFlowersCheese comment cardsCraft tags3 to 5 Seckel pears or some other small stemmed fruitCheese wrappers Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit