How to Put Together a Cheese Plate at Our Gainesville, FL, Apartments

If you’re planning on hosting a party, you are probably trying to decide on what will be on the menu. You might have your main dishes figured out, but what about appetizers beforehand? You don’t need to make an elaborate spread for your guests to munch on; instead, consider the benefits of a cheese plate.

Making a cheese plate is a simple way to include appetizers at your party. The best part? It takes little effort, but still looks fancy and sophisticated. Here are some tips on how to put a cheese plate together:

• Include a variety of textures and flavors; your platter can comprise one aged cheese, one soft cheese, one firm cheese, and one blue cheese.
• Consider serving cheeses that use different types of milk (for example, goat or sheep) to ensure a variety of flavors.
• If your cheese platter is the main appetizer being served, you’ll want to buy 3 lbs total for 8 people; if it is one of many appetizers, consider 3 to 4 ounces per guest.
• Make sure to include at least one familiar type of cheese, like cheddar.
• Label each cheese on the platter so your guests don’t get confused, and consider adding a few adjectives underneath the label to describe the flavor.

You’ll also want to include accompaniments for the cheese, such as bread, crackers, jarred condiments, cured meats, and candied nuts. And, just like that – you have a fancy cheese plate that will impress your guests immensely.

When hosting parties at our apartments at Bellamay Grand, be cognizant of the noise level and keep the volume at a respectful level, so your neighbors are not disturbed.

Have you recently been to a party at Bellamay Grand and want to learn more about our Gainesville, Florida, apartments? Our apartments feature professionally designed color schemes, nine-foot ceilings with crown molding, and modern appliances.

To learn more, contact us today or stop by our leasing office.