For pre-dinner or cocktails, allow around 30-35 grams of each style of cheese per person. If the cheese board is the cheese course of a dinner party, around 70 grams per person. If your cheese board is the focus of the party, plan on 150-200 grams per person.

First, the quantity: If you’re serving the cheese as a hors d’oeuvre, plan on 1 to 2 ounces of each cheese per person. If you’re serving the cheese as an after-dinner cheese course, figure 1 to 1 1/2 ounces of each cheese per person.

You can get a cheese board that is in the midrange of 13 by 16 inches. If you plan on entertaining a large crowd or serving a lot of accompaniments with your cheese, we recommend a larger platter that is at least 20 inches long.

Just like all foods, though, cheese can be eaten in moderation to help avoid long-term health issues. The American Heart Association notes that one portion of cheese is 1.5 ounces and the recommendation for eating cheese is three servings per day.

If you’re serving a cheese platter as the main hors d’oeuvre, you’re likely to need at least 2 ounces of each cheese per person. Example: 1 pound has 16 ounces, so for a party of 10 people where the cheese platter is the main hors d’oeuvre, you should consider buying 1.25 pounds (20 ounces) of each type of cheese.

Now that you know what happens when you consume large quantities of this very delicious food, let’s tell you how much cheese is enough. The American Heart Association recommends eating no more than three portions of cheese per day, which each serving capped at 42 grams of cheese.

Some typical sizes are: 7 3/8″ x 18″ (small) 8 1/2″ x 18″ (medium) 12 3/4″ 18″ (large)

2 ounces of charcuterie per person. It’s pretty rich. If you’re doing it for a cocktail party, where the charcuterie is the majority of the food people are eating, you’re going to double the amount of meat and serve it with plenty of bread. So about 5 ounces per person.

Serving and Portion Sizes: How Much Should I Eat?

• Vegetables — 2 to 3 cups.
• Fruits — 1½ to 2 cups.
• Grains — 5 to 8 ounces.
• Dairy — 3 cups (fat-free or low-fat)
• Protein foods — 5 to 6½ ounces.
• Oils — 5 to 7 teaspoons.

How much is enough? A good rule of thumb is one ounce of each cheese for every guest, and about five types of cheese is perfect for any size gathering. For a party in which cheese is the main event, plan on buying 3 pounds for eight people, 6 pounds for 16 people, or 9 pounds for 24 people.

Your budget for a cheese board should be anywhere between $50 and $150. Exactly how much it will cost you depends on the board’s size and material and the foods you are showcasing. Boards range in price from $18.99 to $69.99 and even upwards, depending on the quality.

If you are serving a cheese board as a meal, we recommend 7-8 ounces per person. If you are serving cheese for lunch, we recommend 2.5-4.5 ounces per person. A cheese board is a great way to pep up your taste buds before the main course, and it is perfect when you want to impress your guests early on.

As with your meat selections, have your cheese sliced thin ( at a 1-2 thickness) to make layering easier. If you’d like to incorporate cheese cubes, or have guests cut their own pieces, have those sliced at an 8-10 thickness. Serving tip: cheese is most flavorful at room temperature, but it’s easier to cut when chilled.

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If you are serving cheese for dessert, we recommend 1.75-2.5 ounces per person. For an entire meal you should plan for 20-28 ounces of food per person including bread. So if you serve a heavy starter, choose less food for main and dessert so you end up with the right total amount.