In this episode, we walk through what really goes into a very large grazing wedding table setup—from the early preparation and food planning to transporting everything safely and setting it up beautifully at the venue.

We share our behind-the-scenes process for menu, shopping, preparing meats, cheeses, and accompaniments ahead of time, how we pack and organize everything for transport, and the tools and supplies we bring to make setup efficient and fast. We also talk about the small details that make a big difference when creating a wedding grazing table that looks full, inviting, and elegant.

If you’ve ever wondered how much preparation goes into a grazing wedding table setup, or you’re thinking about offering grazing tables for weddings in your own food business, this episode gives you a realistic look at the planning, logistics, and lessons that come with it.

Whether you’re a charcuterie business owner, a food vendor, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of a wedding grazing table setup, we’re sharing what we’ve learned from experience.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

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In this episode of the Charcuterie & Cottage Biz Podcast, Grazing Biz Sisters sit down over coffee and strategize an upcoming 170-person wedding. From portions and pricing to sourcing and setup. Eavesdrop on the conversation and learn some important tips and advice along the way.

If you’re building a charcuterie or cottage food business and want practical, real-world advice on planning larger events without losing money, this episode is for you.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest decisions cottage food and charcuterie business owners face: Should we chase large custom orders or focus on selling smaller priced, high-volume products?

We share real-world experience from charcuterie tables & cottage food items, catering, markets, and home-based food businesses to break down the true cost of big events—including time, stress, prep, communication, and pricing—versus the freedom and scalability of standardized, repeatable products.

We talk about:

• Big custom orders vs. smaller high-volume sales (and which is actually more profitable)
• How stress, time, and mental load affect pricing and sustainability
• Why standardizing menus and products can increase income and reduce burnout
• When large orders do make sense (corporate clients, real estate agents, senior communities, and event planners)
• Giftable food ideas that stand out, from charcuterie bouquets to bakery gift boxes
• Why you don’t need a huge menu to succeed—and how over-accommodating can hurt your business
• How passion, confidence, and simplicity directly impact sales
• Using social media and visibility to attract organic referrals without paid ads

Whether we’re running a charcuterie business, baking from home, or building a cottage food brand, this episode helps us step back, evaluate our business model, and choose a path that fits our personality, lifestyle, and goals.

If we’re feeling overwhelmed, underpaid, or stuck saying yes to things we don’t enjoy, this conversation will help us rethink how we sell, what we offer, and how we grow—without burning out.

👉 Resources mentioned in this episode: grazingbiz.com/resources

If this episode resonates, share it with a fellow food business owner and help us keep growing the Grazing Biz community.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

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We get these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) all the time — so we’re answering them in one place.

In this episode, we breakdown the most common FAQs for charcuterie and cottage food business owners who want to do this the right way from the start. We talk about what equipment you actually need, how to take orders without chaos, where your first customers really come from, and how to price so you’re not working for free.

We also cover websites, online ordering, automation, and why setting up simple systems early makes everything easier as you grow. Plus, we call out the mistakes we see over and over again — overbuying, underpricing, trying to do too much, and skipping the business side altogether.

If you’re starting out, scaling up, or trying to turn your side hustle into a real, profitable business, this episode will help you get clear, get organized, and move forward with confidence.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

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As we kick off 2026, we’re sharing some of our favorite and most productive marketing lessons pulled straight from previous podcast episodes.

In this episode, we talk about how we market our charcuterie and cottage food businesses in simple, practical ways that actually work. We cover automation, online ordering, websites vs. landing pages, Google reviews, social media visibility, and how to build trust before you ever sell.

These are real strategies we’ve used to sell more with less stress and less manual work. If you’re growing a home-based food business and want clearer systems, better marketing, and more consistent sales, this episode will help you focus on what matters most.

We’re so glad you’re here and excited to grow with you in 2026.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

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What does it really take to succeed as a food business owner in 2026?

In this episode, we share practical success tips that help us move from hobbyist to legitimate business owner — without burnout. We talk about why having a simple online presence builds instant trust, how capturing emails at markets and events helps us grow beyond social media, and how basic systems and automation make running our business easier.

We also cover how to spot legitimate vending opportunities, avoid scams, and create a setup that makes customers feel confident buying from us. These are real-world strategies we’re using to grow smarter, stay organized, and build a business that actually supports our life.

If you’re selling food from home, vending at markets, or planning your next level of growth, this episode will help you start 2026 with clarity and confidence.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

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In this episode, we’re breaking down how cottage food, charcuterie, and home-based foodpreneurs can turn their everyday skills into simple, sustainable digital products that sell on autopilot and while you sleep!

From recipe eBooks to mini courses, styling guides, ingredient lists, and downloadable templates, we walk you through how to choose winning products that sell, how to price them, test ideas quickly, and package your knowledge in a way people are excited to buy. We also talk about lead magnets, self-liquidating offers, nurturing your audience, and why you only need to be “10% ahead” to teach something people will gladly pay for.

Whether you sell charcuterie cups, cinnamon rolls, decorated cookies, sourdough, or boards and grazing tables, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to creating passive income without adding more hours to your already-full schedule.

If you’ve been curious about selling digital products online for passive income but weren’t sure where to start, this is episode is for you!!

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab

In this episode, we walk through the basics of starting a cottage food business in a way that feels doable and not overwhelming. Even if you are making charcuterie... you too can easily sell other things from home. We talk about what we can legally sell, what rules we need to pay attention to, and the simple steps we can take to set things up the right way from the start.

We also share real-world tips from our own experience—like choosing the right products, keeping our kitchen organized, preparing for markets or events, and making sure we stay compliant with local laws. Our goal is to make cottage food business ownership feel clear, encouraging, and totally possible for all of us.

If we’ve been dreaming about selling homemade food but aren’t sure where to begin, this episode gives us a friendly, easy-to-follow starting point.

If you want more help to get your Charcuterie or home-based food Business launched or grow it online, we got you covered:

START OR GROW A CHARCUTERIE AND/OR COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!! Learn about all our free and paid resources at https://grazingbiz.com/resources

Check out our new Mini-Course on Starting your Charcuterie Business at: https://grazingbiz.com/launch-minicourse

NEW EBOOK! STOP GUESSING AND START PROFITING. Get the Ultimate Guide on How to Buy, Price & Profit Like a Pro! "Charcuterie Profit Secrets"
Get the book at: https://grazingbiz.com/profitsecrets...

...when you get the book, get access to a special discount price on our amazing "Charcuterie AI Secrets" – A Guide to 10x Marketing & Sales Using AI and you'll also get 6 Charcuterie Business-Building AI prompts to help you to build everything from your business plan to boards to marketing plan so you can earn more at any stage of your business.

GET A FREE CHARCUTERIE BOARD CALCULATOR AT: https://grazingbiz.com/earnwithcheese

JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR MORE TIPS/HELP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/charcuteriebiz

Follow us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grazingbizstrategies

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grazingboardbiz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charcuterielaunchlab