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The 15 Best Meat And Cheese Gift Baskets For Your Charcuterie-Loving Friend

They'll hardly "brie-lieve" it!

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A meat and cheese gift basket is one of the best food gifts for celebrating everything from birthdays and the holidays to friends moving into a new home. Not only do these savory sets come with a variety of meats and cheeses, but they also often include yummy extras like jams, crackers, and nuts for giftees to enjoy themselves or to keep guests satisfied while hosting. Oh, and let's not forget that a charcuterie board is super fun to make and can come out beautifully no matter your skill level.

Because no one can resist the temptation of grazing, we found the 15 best meat and cheese gift baskets available. Some are simple, perfect for anyone who's just getting into the charcuterie arts. Others are extravagant, ideal for the host who's now convinced they're a meat and cheese expert after their recent European travels. From classic, budget-friendly buys to extensive sets filled with tons of decadent treats and even wine, shop the best meat and cheese gift baskets that are sure to impress, below.

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Best overall

iGourmet Connoisseur's Meat and Cheese Gift Box

iGourmet Connoisseur's Meat and Cheese Gift Box
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This gift box is for the true charcuterie connoisseur. It comes with everything you need to make the best meat and cheese boards, from crackers to the spread; it even comes with the board itself.

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Best for the burrata-obsessed

Murray's Cheese Shop Burrata Lover's Collection

Murray's Cheese Shop Burrata Lover's Collection
Now 42% Off
Credit: Murray's Cheese Shop

Whether plopped on a pasta dish or piled on roasted veggies, burrata is always a good idea. Everyone remains obsessed with it! So get that one friend who can't stop talking about it this gift box from one of the country's best cheese shops, Murray's. It comes with Castelvetrano olives and prosciutto, too.

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Best for large parties

Hickory Farms Hearty Party Gift Box

Hickory Farms Hearty Party Gift Box
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Get a whole party going just with this gift box. It comes with everything needed to make a full and fantastic charcuterie board—cheese, meats, crackers, and spreads.

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Best seasonal

Eli Zabar Charcuterie Board

Eli Zabar Charcuterie Board
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If your focus is on the meats, go for this gift. It comes with six different seasonal pork products made in house from the iconic NYC brand Eli Zabar. Pair it with some crusty bread and a few cornichons, and your work is done!

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Best variety

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Gourmet Meat & Cheese Sampler Deluxe

Gourmet Meat & Cheese Sampler Deluxe
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For a diverse spread, this gourmet gift basket comes with roasted garlic, summer sausages, three flavors of gourmet cheeses, sun-dried tomato bruschetta, flatbread, and water crackers. Everything is packed inside a reusable wooden create, which is also super sleek.

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Best for brie lovers

Boarderie Deluxe Arte Board & Baked Brie Feast

Deluxe Arte Board & Baked Brie Feast
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If they love brie, gift them this luxe feast. In addition to featuring 37 artisanal cheeses, it comes with three ready-to-bake brie pastries complemented by unique flavors like blueberry, vanilla, ginger and fig. What's more, the box includes a range of assorted meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and spreads for the ultimate tasting experience.

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Best with wine

Harry & David Deluxe Hearthside Gift Basket with Wine

Deluxe Hearthside Gift Basket with Wine
Now 56% Off
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This Harry & David gift basket is great for anyone who enjoys their snacks with a glass of vino. It includes an assortment of creamy cheeses, premium meats, and tasty sweets alongside the brand’s cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, and royal crest red blends to mix and match. Munchies include everything from smoked salmon to chocolate chunk cookies for satisfying sweet or savory cravings.

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Best with vinegar and olive oil

Pro Flowers Meat & Cheese Charcuterie Gift Basket

Meat & Cheese Charcuterie Gift Basket
Now 15% Off
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On top of featuring an array of meats, cheeses, dried fruits, crackers, and nuts, this gift basket includes a bottle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to give your treats a little extra edge.

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Best meat assortment

Dartagnan Supreme Charcuterie Gift

Supreme Charcuterie Gift
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Meat lovers, rejoice! Dartagnan’s charcuterie gift stars a range of handmade meats including wild boar saucisson sec, smoked duck breast, jamón, and pâté—each of which are produced in small batches by the brand. Pairable treats featured in the basket include Marcona almonds, Spanish honeycomb, and Cranberry Hazelnut Crisps.

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Best sweet and savory

Cheese Brothers The Charcuterie Box

The Charcuterie Box
Credit: Cheese Brothers

When you don’t know whether to gift a sweet or savory delight, go for both! The Cheese Brothers’ charcuterie box has several blocks of Wisconsin cheese and Iowa black peppercorn garlic salami, as well as a cherry lavender jam for its finishing touch.

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Best classic

California Delicious Meat and Cheese Gift Crate Deluxe

Amazon’s Choice
Meat and Cheese Gift Crate Deluxe
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This gift basket has all the fixings of a classic charcuterie board: cheeses, meats, and a blend of sides like nuts and dried fruits. You can nosh on Monterey jack, brie, or merlot cheddar cheese while pairing it with the included summer sausage, pistachios, trail mix, and more.

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Best California-curated

1-800-Baskets California Crafted Meat & Cheese Gift Basket

California Crafted Meat & Cheese Gift Basket
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While Wisconsin may be known as “America’s Dairyland,” California is a respected producer of cheese, too. This gift basket highlights cheeses cultivated from the state’s wine region as well as savory Volpi Italian Salame handcrafted in San Francisco. The cute willow basket the food comes also make this a superb option for those who like to host picnics.

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Best budget

The Wisconsin Cheeseman Cheese and Sausage Combo Gift Basket

Cheese and Sausage Combo Gift Basket
Credit: Walmart

Want a meat and cheese gift basket that won’t cost a pretty penny? Consider The Wisconsin Cheeseman’s affordable box. It has four cheese blocks (Colby, sharp cheddar, Monterey, and brick) and three packs of sausage (classic summer, Italian summer, and garlic summer), all for less than $40.

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Best for vegetarians

Harry & David Vegetarian Charcuterie and Cheese Collection

Vegetarian Charcuterie and Cheese Collection
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Who says vegetarians can't enjoy a good meat and cheese gift basket, too? This version has three meatless salamis, plus a collection of cheeses made from cow and sheep's milk.

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Best international-inspired

Williams Sonoma Deluxe Cheese & Charcuterie Hamper

Williams Sonoma Deluxe Cheese & Charcuterie Hamper
Credit: Williams Sonoma

Go all out with this deluxe gift basket for the ultimate spread. It has cheeses from France, Switzerland, and Italy, along with salami, prosciutto, and Spanish ham and other accoutrements like olives, peppers, artichokes, and flatbread.

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