Items You Need for Hosting a Wine and Cheese Party This Summer

If your summer vibes are encouraging you to host a quaint gathering for your favorite friends soon, why not make it an outdoor wine and cheese party?

Wine and cheese parties don’t have to be super fancy or intimidating, and they don’t have to take a lot of planning. It’s mainly about the conversations you’ll have while trying different pairings and enjoying a beautiful summer evening.



From barware to serve ware and more, here are a few of the items you need to get your party started. If you don’t have some of the following items, add them to your wish list of best friendship gifts ideas so everyone in your crew is prepared for an impromptu get-together.

Stunning Stemware

Whether you’re sipping a Sauvignon Blanc or a Cabernet Sauvignon, attractive stemware seems to make the wine taste better. You’ll want to savor the wine in an elegant glass. A stemless wine glass, often referred to as a tumbler, is easier for some to hold than a traditional long-stemmed wine glass. It’s just a matter of preference for the person drinking the wine. If you have both styles of glasses, present both and your guests can choose. Embellished wine glasses are particularly elegant and you’re sure to receive compliments from your friends.

Serving Tray for Wine Glasses

Give your wine glasses a nice presentation by displaying them on a serving or bar tray with handles. A serving tray is a great piece to have among your entertaining accessories, but don’t sweat it if you don’t have one on hand. Add it to your wish list for the next party!

Eye-Catching Wood Serving Board

There’s just something festive about a quality wooden cheese board, especially when it holds your prepared cheese platter, ready to impress. Be sure to add a variety of textures and flavors of cheese: aged cheddar, Gorgonzola, Camembert, manchego, or whatever else suits your fancy. Those are only a few examples of aged, firm, soft, and blue cheeses. Serve three to six kinds of cheese total as not to overwhelm your palettes.

You should also fill in the gaps on your board with other wonderful accompaniments, including cantaloupe, berries, fresh figs, grapes, black olives, walnuts, honey, baguette slices, and crostini or crackers. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and flowers for an extra touch.

Cheese Knife and Spreader

Serve an assortment of your favorite cheeses with at least one finely-crafted knife and coordinating cheese spreader. A set of artisan utensils with uplifting sentiments engraved into the handles enhance the party aesthetic for your wine and cheese gathering.

A Few More Tips

Don’t forget to label each cheese, so your guests don’t have to wonder what they’re eating. Maybe read up on each cheese as well so you can talk about them in detail. Cheese at room temperature brings out the subtle flavors, so be sure to set the trays out one to two hours before the party begins. Be sure to cut the cheeses before arranging them so your board doesn’t look too messy by the night’s end.

It’s always the right time of year for a wine and cheese party, especially during summertime. Whether you’re in need of serve ware or other items for your next get-together, or if you’re looking for unique and uplifting gifts for your friends, birthday gifts for mom, or wedding gifts for a special couple, try an online store like DEMDACO. You could pick out a cool mango wood serving board with a hand-carved sentiment that says, “We are grateful for friends and family that gather at our table.”

About DEMDACO

For more than 20 years, DEMDACO has been the one-stop shop for gifts for many occasions. When founders Demi and Dave Kiersznowski created the company, they set out with the mission of curating pieces meant to "Lift the Spirit." They’ve done so by partnering with thoughtful artists and craftspeople from around the world to design and sell distinctive gifts. On their site, you can find giftable pieces for almost any occasion or celebration from best gifts for mom to birthday presents, home décor, holiday gifts, and much more. Along with being the best source for all of your gift and home décor needs, DEMDACO also offers an excellent wholesale program for retailers, making it easy for them to carry DEMDACO products in their stores. Regardless of the occasion, if you're looking for the perfect gift, you can find it at DEMDACO.

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