Transporting food to a picnic can be an ordeal. The last thing you want to do when you’re out and about is waste time setting up a banquet table of a feast which, while impressive, usually comes with a lot of mess – empty packets, dirty containers and that feeling of overwhelm as guests watch on.
The best way is to prep at home, using a platter that’s easy to transport… just like Kmart’s cheese board set with a carry handle and a secret cheese knife compartment. Your cheese board will look immaculate and it’s ready to be enjoyed. What’s better, it’s great value at only $25.
How the cheese board works
The Kmart cheese board has a carry handle, making it easy to transport from place to place. It has a plastic lid that clicks onto a bamboo base and inside are two small ramekins. There’s an indent around the sides of the base for crackers so they don’t mix with the cheese. The groove round the edges also serves to catch any runaway mess from something like quince paste or an overly generous dollop of chutney.
There’s a small drawer that slides out from the board where all the cheese knives sit. Tiny chalkboard name tags and a few sticks of chalk mean you can write down what cheese or dips you have, or flag any allergens.
You can plate up the board in advance, and with the sealed lid, safely store in the fridge so that you are platter-ready to head out at any time! It’s the perfect entertaining hack, all bundled up into this small package with everything you need.
Its portability, durability and ease of cleaning means that the Kmart cheese board picnic set is suitable for outdoor entertaining. It’s made for it! With the lid removed, there’s no reason you couldn’t also use it on your dining table for a more formal cheese course.
You can you use the set for more than picnics, though. Beach trips, wine nights, camping, or simply entertaining on the deck or by the pool at home, it is a handy way to carry all you need for an appetising snack. Pre-dinner drinks, served with a little platter? This board is a must-have item.
Who would benefit from Kmart’s cheese board platter?
This cheese board set is a game changer for anyone who needs to carry food on the go, whether it be caravanning, hiking to a cute picnic spot or simply visiting a local park to enjoy wine and cheese during a sunset.
They’re also perfect for bringing to someone’s house when you’re told not to bring a thing, or if doing a potluck.
How many people can the cheese board set serve?
We estimate that when fully loaded with cheese, crackers and dips it would easily provide for four adults.
But it could serve double that (up to eight adults) for a smaller snack, as part of a bigger picnic offering. Equally, if it was going to provide more of a main meal, then it would be perfect for two – or even solo dining for one! It depends how stacked with goodies it is, but with a depth of 9cm there is room for rounds of cheese as well as a sizeable block or two of something like cheddar and a good handful of grapes.
Does it have other uses?
You wouldn’t need the cheese knives, but the board could also be used for transporting ready-to-serve traybakes, brownies and other baked items. You could use it to serve fruit mince pies for Christmas festivities, with brandy cream in the ramekins. Or try a fruit platter with sweet dips, like flavoured yoghurt or chocolate sauce.
What customers are saying
Shoppers are obsessed, calling it the ultimate on-the-go platter. It makes bringing food anywhere easy and looks really professional.
On Instagram, Lani Hyde said, “Coming to you with the actual best recommendation for all caravan families. The new Christmas Kmart range has a cheeseboard with knives. This is perfect for van life; it has a carry handle so you can take all your platters out and about with you.”
She went on to explain how simple it is to use. “The lid comes off and then it comes with two little ramenkins. The edges are for all your biscuits so they aren’t all over your meat and cheese. And then underneath, slide out and you have all your cheese knives. It’s even got little chalkboards and chalk pens for you to write what cheese and dips they are.”
But it was the price she couldn’t believe. “Best of all, it’s $25… like, are you actually kidding me? Run, don’t walk; they’re going to sell out and you need one,” she said.
Where to buy
You can grab the cheese board with knives set from Kmart for $25 in store only. You can also get the Anko cheese platter from Target.
What are the cheeseboard dimensions?
The cheeseboard is small and compact, yet big enough to fit plenty of food.
The dimensions are: 9cm (H) x 33cm (W) x 31cm (D).
Is the Kmart cheese board microwave or dishwasher safe?
The container and bamboo lid are not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use, but the bowls are.
