Choose four cheeses that vary in texture and flavor: soft cheese, mild slicing cheese, aged crumbly cheese, and wild card cheese. Allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Prepare an assortment of accompaniments, slicing fresh fruits and arranging them on the board. Get crostini or crackers ready, placing bowls for spreads.

Arrange cheeses on a large wooden board or platter, spacing them to avoid overcrowding. Cut some slices to encourage sampling.

Fill gaps with crackers, fruits, nuts, and spreads, creating a visually stunning display while ensuring a balanced array of flavors.

Add finishing touches like salted nuts and marinated artichokes. Cover with plastic wrap if preparing ahead of time and refrigerate until serving.

Serve after taking the board out of the refrigerator 15 minutes beforehand. Provide cheese knives for each cheese.