Add 1-2 small plates or serving trays. If you have a pedestal server, this is a great time to use it!

1. Add height

Place 2-3 small bowls for dips and nuts. Place Dips and jams in small bowls, with a small spoon.

2. Place bowls

Cheese is ALWAYS the first thing to be eaten! Place a variety of sliced and whole chunks of cheese on the table.

3. Add cheese

I typically add fruit and veggies next because I want to make sure that there is some COLOR.

4. Add fruit and veggies

I like making tall piles of salami circles. You can also lay meat slices next to your lines of cheese slices.

5. Add meat

Now, add nuts, desserts and crackers. Fill in all of the gaps and any empty areas with these filler ingredients.

6. Add everything else