The $20 grazing platter

I used an elevated serving dish on top of the chopping board 

Grazing platters and tables are everywhere at the moment. They look great, taste even better and cater to everyone. Plus, I’ve found there is much less waste than those huge stale bowls of chips that we seem to have left behind in the noughties. 

I was pretty keen to put together an insta-worthy platter but was reluctant to spend the same as a five course dinner for two at a fancy restaurant. Also, my palate is in no way distinguished and I like rather plain, everyday foods. 

So, I set the challenge to create a grazing platter for 4-6 people for under twenty dollars. There was very little styling logic but it was rather satisfying putting it all together. I used a large round wooden chopping board and a raised marble platter to display everything and contained the messy stuff with a few random bowls found at the back of the cupboard. My guests deemed it a success and I also quizzed them on what additions they would make. Scroll down for full list of ingredients and also for the list of what I’d add next time to cater for more people. 

What I used;

• Chocolate
• Cheddar cheese
• Water crackers
• Salsa dip
• Corn chips
• Spring onion and chives in cream cheese
• Sliced chorizo
• Water crackers
• Rice crackers

I purchased all my ingredients from Aldi Australia and my total was $19.31. Everything pictured here is included in the amount.  

What I'd add next time;

• Breadstick
• Olives and pickled onions 
• Pretzels
• Donuts
• Popcorn
• Fruit- strawberry, grapefruit, passionfruit, kiwi fruit, carrot and celery sticks
• Dips - french onion is a fav 
• Deli meats 
• Flavoured olive oils
• And more of what used this time! 

We shared between 5 people and everyone was very full