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No Tricks, Just Treats: How to Build a Show-Stopping Halloween CharBOOterie Board

Updated: Sep 15, 2025

Charbooterie board
CharBOOterie by Bluewater Catering

Forget the boring bowls of candy. This Halloween, it’s all about the charBOOterie!


If you’re ready to wow your party guests (or just treat yourself), here’s how to craft a Halloween-themed charcuterie board that’s equal parts spooky, stylish, and delicious—built on a handcrafted board from Carraway Creations.


Why Go CharBOOterie?


Elevate your Halloween spread: Impress friends, family, and trick-or-treaters with a snack display that’s as stunning as it is scrumptious.


Endless creativity: Mix sweet, savory, and spooky elements—there are no rules, just fun.


Functional art: Our cutting and charcuterie boards are more than a serving surface—they’re a statement piece you’ll use long after the last ghost leaves.


Step 1: Pick Your Board


Start with the right foundation. Our handcrafted charcuterie boards are NSF food-safe, sanded to a buttery smooth finish, and built for serious style.


Choose from classic Black Walnut, bold Purpleheart, or a custom combo that fits your party theme. Need a showpiece? Ask about laser engraving or solid wood inlays for a personal touch.


Step 2: Gather Your Ghoulish Goodies


Mix up the flavors and the frights:


Cheeses: Brie “ghosts” (cut with cookie cutters), cheddar “pumpkins,” or a wheel of gouda with a spiderweb design (drawn with balsamic glaze).


Meats: Prosciutto “bandages,” salami “roses,” or mortadella “mummies.”


Fruits & Veggies: Black grapes, dried apricots, pomegranate seeds, and “witch finger” carrots.

Crunch: Charcoal crackers, pretzel “bones,” and pumpkin seeds.


Sweet Treats: Candy corn, chocolate eyeballs, marshmallow “ghosts,” and dark chocolate squares.


Extras: Olives (for “eyeballs”), pickled onions, or edible flowers for a pop of color.


Step 3: Assemble the Scare


Start with your largest items (cheese wheels, bowls for dips).

Layer in meats and cheeses, fanning them for texture and movement.

Fill gaps with fruits, nuts, and sweets.

Use small props—mini pumpkins, plastic spiders, or skeleton hands—for extra Halloween flair (just keep them food-safe).


Step 4: Serve with Style


Add a set of our handcrafted coasters for drinks.

Pair with a bold red wine or spiced cider.

Snap a photo—tag @CarrawayCreationsLLC and show off your board for a chance to be featured!


Why Choose a Carraway Creations Board?

Food-safe, high-quality craftsmanship: Every board is built to last and finished for safe, everyday use.


Customization: Want a board engraved with your family name, spooky phrase, or Halloween date?


We make it happen.


Sustainably sourced: All our wood is locally and responsibly harvested.


Ready to Build Your Own CharBOOterie?

Browse our shop or reach out for a custom order—Halloween delivery slots fill up fast.


Make this year’s party legendary with a board that’s as unique as your creativity.


No boring boards. Just badass woodwork—this Halloween and every day.

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