It’s Graduation Season! Make Celebrating Simple with Charcuterie.

Graduation is always an exciting time of the year. Students are donning caps and gowns to receive their diplomas and look toward their next challenge, whether that is college, a new job or some other adventure. Onward and upward!

Across the country, family and friends are coming together to recognize all the hard work of their newly minted graduates. And they deserve a celebration reflective of all the years of studying that made this day possible.

Columbus applauds these graduates and wants to help you celebrate all they’ve accomplished while ensuring you don’t miss the whole party because you’re trapped in the kitchen preparing food. Charcuterie platters are a great solution. They provide an upscale flavor that emphasizes the importance of the day. Even better, they can be prepared in advance of your party, eliminating the stress of pre-party cooking and last minute preparation. And you can even customize your charcuterie to give a graduation theme that will impress all your guests.

Here are great thoughts starters to spark some inspiration that will allow you to celebrate with your graduate and provide a feast to remember.

Turn Columbus’ paninos into mini-diplomas! These rolled up salami and cheese snacks are a great, filling finger food that your guests will love. Available in Genoa, Hot Sopressata or Prosciutto that is rolled with Mozarella cheese, just add a small decorative ribbon and you’re all set.

Build a delectable charcuterie tray with a variety of Columbus salami and cheese that is coupled with fruits, nuts, olives, cornichons, crackers and spreads. This is much easier than you think. Learn more about how to create a delicious platter of charcuterie here.

Create pre-made mini-skewers with graduation themed toothpicks to make it easy for guests to nosh. Just fold up slices of salami and cut cubes of cheese. Then sandwich olives, cherry tomatoes or cornichons between the salami and cheese to make a delicious bite.

As with all graduations, these ideas are just the beginning. Feel free to make your own creations. And pair with an assortment of wine and beer (for those graduates who are old enough) to enhance the flavors.

Columbus congratulates all the new graduates! We support your hunger for knowledge and, as we have for the past 100 years, your passion for delicious foods.