Wedding Grazing Table Ideas That’ll Have Your Guests Going Back for Seconds

Take your charcuterie to the next level with these fun displays.

French-inspired grazing table at wedding

Photo: Diana Deaver Weddings

Updated Apr 04, 2024

There are so many fun wedding food trends that it's almost hard to keep up. Making sure you're serving the perfect reception food for your big day is important, which is why we're loving wedding grazing tables. A grazing table gives you a ton of tasty options to serve your guests with sweet and savory bites alike. And it's easy to find a caterer on The Knot Vendor Marketplace who can put together the right display for you. We also spoke with Sherri McDermott of LoveShack Catering for the best tips on grazing tables, so before you sign that catering contract, let's take a look at some grazing table ideas to give your wedding vendor some inspo.

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What Is a Grazing Table at a Wedding?
Wedding Grazing Table Ideas
What to Know About Wedding Grazing Tables

What Is a Grazing Table at a Wedding?

Think of a grazing table as a larger charcuterie board. This decorative tablescape is full of delicious foods, like dried meats, veggies, fruits and other small bites. It's a more relaxed option that typically doesn't involve cooking, which is great for cutting down on costs and time during your big day.

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Wedding Grazing Table Ideas

If you want to incorporate a grazing table into your wedding, we've rounded up some inspiration photos for you to make it easier. You can even get creative by adding special decor elements or florals into your grazing table to make it stand out.

1. Tiered Grazing Table

This tiered grazing table takes things to the next level. Add some fun flair to your table by playing around with layers and elevated displays like this idea.

2. Bounties of Delicious Bites

Here's a grazing table that gives your guests a world of options. You've got everything from sweet to savory, crunchy to creamy and all of the flavors in-between with this delicious display.

3. Grazing Table with Floral Elements

Grazing table with floral elements at wedding

Play around with your grazing table by adding some edible floral elements to match your wedding day decor. You can even try serving seasonal jams with a hint of floral flavors, like lavender or rose.

4. Italian and Mediterranean-Inspired Grazing Table

Italian and Mediterranean-inspired grazing table at wedding

Who says a grazing table can't be organized? This option displays your foods with heart-shaped bowls and other fun containers so that your guests with special dietary needs can keep their bites separate.

5. Fruits, Dips and Other Small Bites

Fruits, dips and other small bites grazing table at wedding

Treat your loved ones to a cocktail hour grazing table with elegant cheese, fresh bread and their favorite sweet fruits. This mix is a great way to tide over your guests before the big meal.

6. Sweet and Savory Table

Fruit and cheese tray grazing table at wedding

You can't go wrong with a classic pairing of fruits and cheeses. This table utilizes fresh and dried fruits with honey and pistachio Brie for an explosion of delicious tastes.

7. Healthy Eats Grazing Table

This healthier grazing table still brings the flavor and vibrant colors. If you have guests with certain dietary needs, this is a fun way to ensure everyone enjoys the reception with some fan-favorite appetizers.

8. Sweet Grazing Table

Did you know you can do a dessert grazing table, too? Give your guests plenty of options with a display as sweet as your love story.

9. Artisanal Cheese Table

Artisanal cheese grazing table at wedding

Here's a grazing table for the cheese lovers. Your wedding is the perfect opportunity to buy the expensive cheese and treat everyone to some bites they'll be talking about long after the festivities end.

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10. Seeing Stars Grazing Table

Star-shaped fruit and cheese on grazing table at wedding

Put a fun twist on your rustic grazing table by cutting fruits and cheeses into different shapes. Do you spot the stars in this inspo photo?

11. "J'aime Le Fromage" Display

Authentic French cheese grazing table at wedding

Not only is this wedding grazing table a unique display, but it also has authentic French cheeses for an unforgettable appetizer. You can even incorporate French decor into your table for some extra je ne sais quoi.

12. Vineyard Cheese Table

Vineyard cheese grazing table at wedding

Serve up your daily dose of fruits, veggies and cheese. This platter is served in an adorable basket for that farm-to-table feel your guests will love.

13. Fruit and Cheese Grazing Table

Fruit and cheese grazing table at wedding

Play around with your grazing table, like this one does with pomegranates and orange peel bowls. It is your wedding, after all, so combine all of your favorite flavors into one display.

14. My Own Personal Grazing Tray

Give your guests their very own grazing tray with these miniature charcuterie boards. This is a fun way to ensure everyone is trying a bite of their favorite meats, cheeses and more.

15. A Bold and Flavorful Grazing Table

Bold and flavorful grazing table at wedding

This bundle of grazing trays adds some bread slices for some edible decor. It gives your guest the option to top bread with tasty cheese and meat, or eat it alongside the snack bites.

What to Know About Wedding Grazing Tables

If your mouth is officially watering after looking at all of this grazing table inspo, then let's fill you in on everything you need to know about this wedding trend.

How Much Does a Wedding Grazing Table Cost?

The average cost of a grazing table can differ. Sherri McDermott of LoveShack Catering says, "A simple grazing table that has a range of food for snacking can cost a few hundred, while larger weddings that can include in-person setup and display can cost a few thousand. Tweaking it for your budget is simple with this idea since you can get as creative as you want and choose some of your favorite foods, like edamame, sliders, meats, chicken and waffles, fruits, veggies and more." And with grazing tables, you can even save on catering costs by using this option for a brunch wedding or a more casual affair.

How to Find a Caterer for a Wedding Grazing Table

Sherri of LoveShack Catering recommends finding a caterer who can work with your budget and vision. Using The Knot Vendor Marketplace to search nearby catering on The Knot Vendor Marketplace is so simple, and you can filter by food and catering type, like buffets, chef stations and more.

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What Should Be Included in a Grazing Table?

Simply put, a grazing table should include the foods you and your future spouse love. Classic ideas are pulled from charcuterie boards, like meat, cheese, produce and bread. But you can also get creative with desserts or regional snacks to showcase new foods during your big day. Sherri McDermott also says, "Be mindful of foods that can't be left out, like seafood. But you can incorporate ice or cooling elements into your display for those foods if they're a must." Just make sure to ask your caterer what types of grazing tables they do and how they can work with your needs.