FAQs

  • Great question! There’s quite a bit of confusion between these two “on-the-board” culinary platters. Here’s a simple distinction: Antipasto is Italian, and Charcuterie is French, and they both refer to the artful display of specific types of foods and garnishes on a wooden board.

    But the differences go deeper. And these differences are important to understand when planning your event. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We wrote a short summary that explains the differences in more detail here.

  • There is an old saying, price is what you pay, and value is what you get. I firmly believe that the ingredients used greatly influence the taste and overall experience that you and your guests will have. And while wholesale stores and local grocery stores often have a great selection of meats and cheeses, they will not provide you with the full scope of flavor and quality that you get from products imported from Italy and found at our local specialty stores. You can bet your pepperoni they taste different! Your guests will walk away from your event talking about the food!

  • Absolutely! We recognize that every event has unique requirements and needs. So we will work with you to make sure our delicious amazing boards suite your needs and tastes of your guests.

  • All boards and appetizers are made to order, and ingredients are sourced from local specialty stores to ensure that they are as fresh as possible. Ideally, orders should be placed at least a week in advance. But I understand that life happens, and if you have a need with a tighter time from, reach out and I will try my best to help you out in a pinch.

  • Of course! I will add fun details that best enhance and express your event or celebration.

  • That’s what we love to do and it’s why we’re here; to help our clients put on an incredible event with delicious and beautiful food that everyone will rave, remember and talk about!

  • Full payment is required at the time of booking. An invoice will be sent to you via email. You have your choice of a biodegradable, disposable board, or a board from my collection.  If I am setting up or you are using a board from my collection, an additional board deposit of $20 is required. This deposit will be reimbursed in full upon the board’s return.

  • All ingredients are purchased fresh, and all boards are made to order. Because of this, cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before the board is to be delivered/picked up. If a cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance, only 50% of the full payment will be refunded.

  • We require payment at the time of booking and the process is simple; we will email you an invoice for direct payment. We also accept Venmo, PayPal, cash or check made out to Pickles & Pancetta.

  • We are in Fox Chapel, PA and deliver for free within a 5-mile radius. A delivery fee of $10.00 is added to your orders for delivery outside of that radius.

  • Proper refrigeration will be required if you don’t plan to serve your board right away. It is important to make sure you have ample space before your board arrives. Boards should be refrigerated until your event. Once boards are picked up/delivered, you are responsible for proper food storage and safe handling.

  • If you have chosen a biodegradable, disposable board, it is yours to keep.

    If you are using a wooden board from my collection, it must be returned to me within 3 days. You will be charged a $20 board rental fee which will be returned to you once the board is returned.

  • We supply recyclable tongs and mini spoons and forks with your board. The cost is included in the price of your board.

If you have a question not listed here, email us.