Beeswax and mineral oil is fine. No matter what you use (I've put many charcuterie / cheese boards through their paces) the finish will wear off and you will just have to live with a fuzzy board, or offer to resand/oil it for her every year(ish).
A clear epoxy such as CHILL SEALER is the best sealant for a charcuterie board. It provides a durable, food-safe finish that enhances the natural beauty of the wood.
To make a jarcuterie board, sand a round piece of wood and then apply Varathane Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner to prepare the wood for an even stain color. Next, apply Varathane Water Based Wood Stain. A coat of Varathane Ultimate Polyurethane will add even more protection and shine to your stained wood board.
While there's no specific charcuterie business license, you may be required to have a food handlers permit or another type of credential to sell. You may need to acquire a sales tax license, a health inspection, a commercial kitchen, or any number of other certifications.
In most cases you will need to have a commercial location and adhere to local food handling laws and regulations. You will also want to look into any/all certifications and licenses required for your area. These can be licenses for food handling, food storage etc.
Depending on where you live, you may need to register your charcuterie business with the state. This registration is usually required to ensure that your business is properly taxed and regulated. In most cases you simply need to fill out an application and provide information about your business.
The 3333 rule applies to the number of foods to create the perfect board. To follow the 3,3,3,3 rule, stick to three cheeses, three meats, three starches, and three accoutrements.
More than a few charcuterie business owners have no problem generating over $100,000 per year from demand in their local area, with some some earning $1 million and up.
Create an attractive, food-safe finish on a wood charcuterie board using Watco Butcher Block Oil + Stain. Prepare your wood charcuterie board by sanding with #150-grit sandpaper, followed by #220-grit sandpaper, in the direction of the wood grain.
Create a one-of-a-kind, food safe charcuterie board with Watco Butcher Block Oil and Tinted Super Glaze epoxy resin. Sand your charcuterie board with a #150- to #220-grit sandpaper and remove all sanding dust. We recommend Gator Finishing sanding products.