Today it’s all about making statement platters that are as Instagrammable as they are delicious. Whether it’s a cheese and wine catch-up, games night, or as an entrée to a delicious meal, we have the perfect food retailers to help you out!

To celebrate BUY SA Week, here are our top tips on how to add that wow-factor to your next platter.

You’ll find everything you need to fill your board at Charlesworth Nuts, Carousel Fruit Barn, Breadtop, and SKALA Artisan Bakery.

Get your base

First and most importantly, you’ll need somewhere to assemble your masterpiece. Check out Minimax or Wheel & Barrow to select the perfect platter or grazing board. Create layers and dimension with small bowls and ramekins from Kmart or Target, perfect for dips and anything that won’t stay stable on its own. Don’t forget to grab some servingware from Harris Scarfe.

A platter for every occasion

A simple cheese platter is always a crowd pleaser, but take it up a level by adding a variety of nuts and crackers from Charlesworth Nuts and garnish with seasonal fruits from Carousel Fruit Barn.

Platters are a great way to experiment with colours and textures. Cookie cutters and a melon baller from Minimax will add some different shapes to your board and mix up traditional sliced fruit. Experiment with patterns, like fanning strawberries or carving kiwi fruit into flowers for a simple twist on a classic.

Experiment outside the traditional cheese platter and head in the direction of a dessert buffet by grabbing some of your favourite sweets from SKALA Artisan Bakery and create a gorgeous platter rainbow that’s sure to pop.

DIY your dinner

Add a touch of DIY to your meal time. Whether it’s a dessert platter with mini pavlova bases and an assortment of fresh seasonal fruit and rich cream from Coles, or a dinner platter filled with hard and soft taco shells with your favourite Mexican fillings, cater for many tastebuds and keep everyone happy by letting your guests build their own. Kids will especially love this!

Simple never fails

The key to a great platter is making sure it not only looks good, but tastes amazing. When in doubt, keep it simple. Cold antipasto meats from Woolworths or ALDI can be instantly transformed just by folding each slice.

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