Rainbow board
Strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and grapes in colour order.
Fruit boards are fresh, budget-friendly and gone in minutes. A good dip and smart cutting make them look stunning.
For a fruit charcuterie board, choose 6–8 fruits in different colours, cut them into bite-size pieces, group them in bands or a rainbow, and add one or two dips (yogurt, chocolate, cream cheese). Toss apple, pear and banana in a little lemon juice so they don't brown.
Strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and grapes in colour order.
Mango, pineapple, papaya, kiwi, coconut and passion fruit.
Four kinds of berries with whipped cream and shortbread.
Grapes, apple, pear and figs with cheddar, brie and blue cheese.
Watermelon in sticks with feta, mint and lime.
Skewers of fruit standing in a melon.
Oranges, clementines, grapefruit and blood orange slices.
Arrange fruit into smiley faces on small plates.
Apricots, dates, figs, mango and mixed nuts. Lasts all day.
Fruit around a pot of warm chocolate.
Toss apple, pear and banana in lemon juice, cut fruit within 2 hours of serving, and keep berries unwashed until just before use.