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When you’re hosting friends, family, or coworkers, having great food ready for guests to enjoy makes all the difference. A beautifully prepared meat and cheese platter creates the perfect centrepiece for any gathering, offering a mix of flavours and textures that everyone can enjoy.
At Mercato, customers across the Edmonton region can enjoy expertly prepared charcuterie and antipasto platters made with high-quality ingredients. With a store located in St. Albert and convenient online ordering with delivery available throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas, it’s easy to bring authentic Italian-style appetizers to your next event.
One of the best parts about serving a charcuterie board is the variety it offers. Guests can sample different meats, cheeses, and accompaniments while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Mercato charcuterie boards feature a delicious mix of ingredients, including:
A selection of olives
Genoa salami
Soppressata
Snowdonia cheese
BellaVitano cheese
Crostinis
This combination creates the perfect balance of savoury meats, rich cheeses, and crisp textures that pair beautifully together. It’s the kind of platter that naturally draws guests to the table.
Charcuterie and antipasto are a big part of Italian-style entertaining. These shared platters are designed to bring people together, encouraging conversation while guests enjoy small bites of different flavours.
With Mercato, you can easily recreate that experience for your own gathering without spending hours preparing everything yourself. Each platter is assembled with care so you can serve something that looks as good as it tastes.
In addition to meat and cheese boards, Mercato also offers flavourful antipasto platters that add even more variety to your table. These platters include favourites such as:
A selection of olives
Artichoke hearts
Roasted peppers
Other classic antipasto ingredients
The bright flavours and vibrant colours of antipasto dishes pair perfectly with charcuterie boards and make an excellent addition to any appetizer spread.
Mercato meat and cheese platters are ideal for many occasions, including:
Family gatherings
Holiday celebrations
Office events
Birthdays and anniversaries
Casual get-togethers or game nights
Because they’re easy to share and offer something for everyone, they’re often the highlight of the appetizer table.
Mercato proudly serves customers across Edmonton and the surrounding communities from its St. Albert store. With convenient online ordering and Edmonton delivery options available, it’s simple to have a fresh, beautifully prepared platter ready for your event without the hassle of preparing everything yourself.
Great food brings people together, and a well-crafted charcuterie or antipasto platter is a simple way to elevate any gathering. With high-quality ingredients and authentic Italian flavours, Mercato makes entertaining easier and more delicious.
Next time you’re planning a special event, consider adding one of Mercato‘s meat and cheese platters to the menu and enjoy a taste of Italy right here in the Edmonton area
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