Charcuterie boards are all the rage and the trend seems to be spreading across the globe. The word ‘charcuterie’ is French, but it is widely used in many different languages including English. Many other languages use similar words or have their own unique words to describe laying food on a board generally including cheese and meat.
For a history of the charcuterie board, read our article or check out how to specifically pronounce charcuterie.
How to Say Charcuterie in other Languages
- French: Charcuterie
- Spanish: CharcuteríaItalian: Salumeria
- German: Wurstwaren or Aufschnittplatte (for a charcuterie board)
- Portuguese: Charcutaria
- Dutch: Vleeswaren
- Swedish: Charkuteri
- Danish: Charcuteri
- Norwegian: Spekemat
- Finnish: Lihatuotteet
- Polish: Wędliniarstwo or Wędliny
- Russian: Колбасные изделия (Kolbasnye izdeliya)
- Greek: Αλλαντικά (Allantiká)
- Turkish: Şarküteri
- Arabic: لحوم باردة (Luhum Barida)
- Mandarin Chinese: 熟食 (Shúshí)
- Japanese: シャルキュトリ (Sharukyutori)
- Korean: 샤퀴테리 (Shakyuteri)
Trends in Charcuterie Board Popularity
Now that you know how to say charcuterie in different langauages, it’s worth exploring how these boards are trending around the world. Here are a few interesting trends we’ve seen.
- Global Growth:
- Charcuterie boards have surged in popularity worldwide, with strong trends in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the U.K.
- Countries like Italy and Spain have long traditions of cured meats and cheeses, influencing modern charcuterie styles.
- Social Media Influence:
- Platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok have helped fuel the trend, with “grazing boards” becoming a major food aesthetic.
- Searches for “charcuterie board ideas” have significantly increased in the past few years.
- Creative & Seasonal Boards:
- Themed boards for holidays (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day) and events (baby showers, weddings) are trending.
- Unique takes like breakfast charcuterie, dessert boards, and hot chocolate boards are gaining popularity.
- Dietary-Specific Boards:
- More people are making gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb charcuterie boards to fit different lifestyles.
- Seafood charcuterie boards featuring smoked salmon and shrimp are becoming popular alternatives.
- Charcuterie Business Boom:
- Small businesses and caterers specializing in charcuterie boards and grazing tables have grown rapidly.
- Pre-made charcuterie kits and subscription boxes are now sold by major retailers.
