Arrange small bowls or ramekins to hold your spreads, olives, and/or pickled items. Make sure to space them out on the board.
Add your cheeses. Keep soft cheese whole. Slice hard cheese into bite-size pieces and place in a pattern on the board.
Separate meats into individual slices and arrange. Get creative by folding them into roses, ribbons, or bouquets.
Place fruit in remaining open spaces. Then add nuts to fill any small gaps.
Add your spreads, olives, and pickled items to the small bowls.
Garnish with fresh herbs.
Set up a variety of cracker options on the side.