Cheese boards make fantastic gifts, making them popular for birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. But they are also great to have in your own house for dinner parties or informal get togethers. They look fancy, but they are very functional. With a variety of styles and material options, you can find the perfect cheese board for your home or to give as a gift they’ll use for years to come.
We took a look at some of the best cheese boards available online, checking for consistently good customer reviews and taking into account size and accessories. Here are some of our favorites.
NutriChef Bamboo Cheese Board Set
NutriChef’s bamboo cheese board is both well made and functional. It holds three knives and one fork within the board that are included, as well as a condiment dish, and it features grooves along the outside for holding crackers and sliced meats. Place a few cheeses in the center and voila! A serving board that looks gourmet and stands the test of time.
The board is 100% bamboo and the utensils are stainless. It measures 13.3” x 13.3” x 2.5”. At under $30 and with a 4.9 star average rating, there’s no reason not to grab this cheese board. Shop now.
Home Perspective XL Slate Cheese Board
If you’re looking for something other than a wooden cheese board, slate makes a great alternative. This style is popular for entertaining because it allows you to write the cheese type right on the board. This particular board is perfect for larger gatherings because of its size — it measures 20″ x 14″.
Home Perspective’s slate board includes a stainless steel cutlery set and soapstone chalk. It makes an impressive display and cleans up easily. It is under $40 and has a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Shop now.
Zelancio Slate Cheese Board Set
Zelancio offers a combo wood/slate board so you can get the looks of acacia wood with the ability to write on slate. It includes a ton of accessories: olive dish, serving forks, knives. The wood features integrated magnet to hold the cheese tools on the back. It looks beautiful and and performs perfectly.
This acacia wood and slate board comes in at under $50 and makes an excellent gift for anyone who loves entertaining (or snacking) — including you! Shop now.
Michigan Mapleworks Bear Cutting Board
Michigan Mapleworks has a few different shapes available in their novelty cutting/cheese 
boards, but we like the bear best. This would make an excellent gift for the outdoorsy person in your life (or for a cabin owner!). These boards are made in Northern Michigan by a family owned company, and the wood is sustainably sourced.
It measures 15.75″ x 9″ and includes a 6″ spreader knife. Shop now.
Nambé Harmony Cheese Board & Knife
If you’re looking for something a bit more elegant and are willing to splurge, this elegant acacia wood cheese board should fit the bill. It measures 12.25″ x 2.25″ and includes a stainless steel knife that fits into the board itself. It’s polished and shaped beautifully, making it a stunning centerpiece that will last years to come. This would make a perfect wedding gift. Shop now.