Ratinaud Charcuterie knows how to do charcuterie boards the proper way, with high-quality meats, a variety of cheeses, and an assortment of accompaniments. They take it to the next level by making everything by hand!

You cannot miss their blue shop on the North End, which is impressively filled with an insane selection of locally sourced ingredients, all made in-house and constantly changing. Expect flavour-packed pates, freshly prepared sausages, and over 70 varieties of cheeses.

Picking out the goodies sure is fun, though it would have been nice if they had a dedicated online shop. It’s not like they’re hard to find, anyway, since you can still purchase their products at retail partners across the HRM.

Ratinaud conveniently offers beautiful custom charcuterie orders if you’re not into picking out the ingredients yourself. The kicker is they’re open to working with your budget.

Most clients, including us, can confidently say that they’ve got charcuterie boards in Halifax perfected down to a T. Delightful, delicious, high-quality Nova Scotian ingredients—what’s not to love?

There is always something different and exciting

“We love this place. My wife will frequently call in and they put together the most incredible assortment of charcuterie every time. There is always something different and exciting, it’s a fantastic food experience.”

– Travis Allen, Google Review

Unique and exceptional meats and cheeses

“We drive in from Fall River to visit Ratinaud for its unique and exceptional meats and cheeses, which are truly authentic European. The duck prosciutto is a favorite, and we love that we can also stop in for a delicious lunch. You can see the owner working hard behind the glass, crafting incredible charcuterie and preparing fresh, flavorful meals. Highly recommend this shop—it’s a step above all others in Halifax!”

– Suzanne Moroney, Google Review

Nothing pleases us more than a community-focused business, which is exactly what Sweet Cheesus Charcuterie is. They’re a small business in Halifax offering charcuterie boards and boxes, as well as grazing tables.

We find them ideal for parties, and they know how to deliver. The ingredients are always fresh, as expected, since they’re locally sourced and delicately prepared.

As for the options, we weren’t let down by what we saw. Every charcuterie board includes a variety of ingredients, savoury and sweet, such as cured meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits and veggies, sweets, and nuts.

In addition, they make charcuterie even more exciting in Halifax by offering it in cups, cones, and number and letter-shaped boxes for parties. Plus, vegetarian-friendly charcuterie is available!

A little heads up: we found them slightly pricey, as a charcuterie board for two already costs $60, which comes with two meats and two cheeses. Still, the rates make sense for the presentation and quality of ingredients—and they’re not through the roof either.

Everything tasted delicious

“The food was presented just perfect and stored so well for easy pick up. Everything tasted delicious, and was so fresh. Loved the red pepper jelly! Would definitely recommend!”

– Danielle Kelly, Google Review

The board was beautiful and was the highlight of the party

“Sweet Chessus did a board for my wedding in October. The board was beautiful and was the highlight of the party! Price is very reasonable. Communication with the owner is timely and straightforward. Would recommend to anyone hosting an event and the small boxes make excellent ‘thank you’ gifts!”

– Gavrielle MacDonald, Google Review

Cha Cha Charcuterie’s personalized service is what stood out to us the most. Despite being new to the industry, having been established in 2024, they managed to provide a high level of service.

We find that they’re ideal for small and large gatherings, like birthdays and bachelorette parties. Plus, there’s a variety of charcuterie boards and snack cups, filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, crackers, nuts, and jellies.

To boot, they make candy and seasonal charcuterie—basically, everything can be customised to your needs. However, availability may vary based on their schedule, but they’re pretty flexible and accommodating, so it won’t be a massive issue, anyway.

The star of the board simply has to be their prices, which are some of the most affordable we’ve seen in Halifax. A classic charcuterie board for two costs only $55, which comes beautifully presented with three meats, three cheeses, and assortments.

I was very impressed with the presentation and quality of food

“I was planning a 60th surprise birthday party for my wife and was like a fish out of water with the planning and a bit anxious tbh. Natalie walked me through the process and provided 3 beautiful charcuterie boards that included cheeses, meats, crackers, snacks and sweets – all custom to my taste. I was very impressed with the presentation, quality of food, professionalism and helpfulness. Highly recommend and will be using Cha Cha Charcuterie again.”

– Shane Alexander, Google Review

I can’t say enough about how beautiful they looked

“I ordered 3 charcuterie boards for my bachelorette party and I can’t say enough about how beautiful they looked and how delicious everything was. Not only that, Natalie was accommodating, providing us with gluten-free crackers, we had plenty of leftovers for snacks the next day, and she even reached out to ask if we enjoyed the boards. We’ll definitely order from her again in the future :)”

– Nicole Cabrita, Google Review

At On Board Charcuterie, every presentation is an art—literally. The boards we’ve seen have a delicate balance of colours and textures, where every ingredient is carefully placed—safe to say, their arrangements have never disappointed us once.

Service-wise, they’ve got it all covered, from charcuterie boards to grazing tables for any occasion in Halifax. In addition, they offer private workshops for those who want to learn how to prepare charcuterie boards.

Even better, they’re ideal for any occasion, as they offer small and large boards, as well as cups and lunchable boxes. As for the variety of ingredients, we’re happy with the complete sweet and savoury options, including candy boards.

However, we found their grazing table service not as customisable as we’d like. Sure, you get to choose your preferred meats and cheeses, but only from their limited selection.

They’re still worth it, since they’re also affordable, starting at $40 for a small charcuterie board.

Extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating

“ordered a custom charcuterie board for my husband’s birthday. not only was Colby a delight to order from, and helped me customize the contents every step of the way, but she delivered to my doorstep! she was extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating. when the board arrived, it had beautiful presentation, quality ingredients and was absolutely delicious with tons left over. I would absolutely recommend ordering from her for your next event, and I’ll be ordering again.”

– Chantelle S, Google Review

Outstanding grazing table

“Outstanding grazing table and wonderful customer service! I hired Colby to create a large grazing table for my Welcome Party, the evening before my wedding. She was easy to talk to and quick to reply to any question or request that I had. She went the extra mile and provided a big block “A” and “P” (Allison and Paul) at the center of the table. The table was gorgeous, with flowers, and top notch products. We were BLOWN AWAY and our guests were too! I easily had 10 guests ask who created this stunning array of snacks and comment on the quality of savories. It was excellently priced and we were amazed at the quantity (We got to take lots home too!). Thank you for making this evening extra special. I highly recommend On Board Charcuterie!”

– Allison Pressé and Paul Glancey, Google Review

Luke’s Small Goods is your local pantry in Halifax, where cheese boards, pastries, and jams are easily available. And when it comes to charcuterie boards, they offer refined simplicity, where the ingredients are high-quality and delicious.

Their $45 charcuterie board is enough for two to four people, which is composed of two cheeses, two meats, preserves, and fruits.

But their selection isn’t the biggest, so don’t expect customised charcuterie. On a positive note, with the other products they sell, you can make your own by purchasing individual ingredients.

You’ll find options similar to charcuterie, though, like Ploughman’s Lunch. The ingredients may not be spread out on a board, but you still get your choice of meats, cheese, bread, and jam.

The flavours are where they shine through, anyway. Their products are homemade, so there’s a touch of authenticity with every order, and you can taste the high-quality meats and cheeses without costing a ridiculous amount!

Excellent little deli

“Excellent little deli with great sandwiches and a lovely curated selection of goods for purchase!”

– Megan Louis, Google Review

Food was fresh and carefully curated

“Soooooo good. Food was fresh and carefully curated! I got the muffuletta and a white chocolate walnut cookie and both were amazing. Service was super friendly and quick. And they have cute items you can shop around for!”

– Hailey Sowders, Google Review