On 14 February, restaurants are fully booked with their “special” menu. The alternative that always works: a foodie Valentine's Day at home, a board of artisan charcuterie for two, a chosen bottle and a small gift that lasts. Here is how to put it together, and what to give.
A charcuterie aperitif for two: the ideal board
For two people there is no need to go big: 150 to 200 g of charcuterie is enough for a long aperitif, 250 to 300 g if it is the meal. The trio that works:
- A delicate, melt-in-the-mouth piece: Iberian lomo aged 9 months, sliced very thin, or sliced Serrano ham TSG.
- A bold piece: the artisan saucisson sec from Auvergne, cut at the table.
- A mild piece for nibbling: Catalan Espetec fuet.
Add a cheese, figs or grapes, toasted bread rubbed with tomato, and you are ready. Portions per person are detailed in how much charcuterie per person.
The foodie gift to go with it
The Mini Box Apéro: €19.99
Three artisan cured meats in a ready-to-give box: award-winning dry sausage, mild PGI chorizo, Catalan fuet. The Mini Box Apéro is designed for two. It is the gift you open together the same evening.
The Box Charcuterie Fine: €29.99
For a connoisseur: artisan saucisson, Lomo Reserva aged 9 months, Serrano TSG aged 12 months and Catalan fuet. The Box Charcuterie Fine is our most elegant box.
The Box Ibérique: €50
For a couple who love Spain: PGI chorizo, lomo, a quarter of Serrano ham and two fuets. The Box Ibérique makes a tapas night, then several aperitifs.
Which wine for a charcuterie Valentine's?
With lomo and Serrano, a light, fresh red (Gamay, Pinot Noir) or a dry white. With Auvergne saucisson, a red from the Loire or a Côtes d'Auvergne. With chorizo, a fruity Spanish red. Our pairings product by product, including alcohol-free, are in which wine with charcuterie.
Three ideas to go further
- The tapas challenge: each of you makes two tapas with what is in the box. The recipes are in 10 easy tapas with Spanish charcuterie.
- The blind tasting: Serrano against Auvergne ham, which do you prefer? The differences are explained in Auvergne PGI ham or Serrano TSG.
- Winter raclette: on 14 February it is still the season. Our selection: which charcuterie for raclette.
Order in time
Shipping within 24 to 48 working hours. For 14 February, order before 10 February for a stress-free home delivery. Dry-cured meats keep for several weeks in a cool place: you can order from late January.
Frequently asked questions
How much charcuterie for an aperitif for two?
150 to 200 g for an aperitif, 250 to 300 g if it is the meal. A Mini Box easily covers both.
Can it be delivered directly to the recipient?
Yes, anywhere in France and the European Union, in a ready-to-give box.
What gift for someone who prefers French charcuterie?
Charcuterie from Auvergne: handmade saucisson, award-winning sausages, PGI ham.
All our ideas by budget and profile: the foodie charcuterie gift guide.
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