Charcuterie Board & Winter Wine Pairing Class
Location: National Union Building, 918 F St NW
Dates: Thursdays, November 5–December 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Celebrate the flavors of the season at the Taste of DC Academy with a festive hands-on class dedicated to the art of building beautiful holiday charcuterie and grazing boards. In this interactive 90-minute experience, guests will learn how to create visually stunning boards designed specifically for holiday entertaining, using ingredients and presentation techniques that make hosting feel effortless and impressive.
Guided by an instructor, you'll explore the fundamentals of charcuterie board design — balancing cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, roasted vegetables, spreads, and festive textures to create a board that feels abundant and celebration-ready.
Learn the art of holiday charcuterie board styling — arranging cheeses, meats, fruits, and festive accompaniments
Build boards designed for holiday entertaining, perfect for cocktail parties and gatherings
Work with seasonal winter ingredients like apples, pears, nuts, herbs, preserves, and specialty cheeses
Sample winter wine pairings that complement cheeses, charcuterie, and seasonal flavors
Enjoy a tasting meal featuring the boards you create, paired with seasonal wines