{"id":10570,"date":"2025-09-03T17:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/?p=10570"},"modified":"2026-02-06T18:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T17:45:22","slug":"150g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/en\/150g\/","title":{"rendered":"Why 150g? The Story Behind Our Perfect Grazing Portion\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-69-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7283 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-69-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-69-scaled-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-69-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-69-scaled.jpg 934w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When people see our boards, lush with award-winning cheeses, carefully cured meats, seasonal fruit, and market-sourced accompaniments, they often ask us, <em>\u201cHow many people does this serve?\u201d<\/em> or <em>\u201cHow much should I order per person?\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find that information clearly listed in our <a href=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/grazing-shop\">Grazing Shop<\/a>, under each savory board, and in the description section of each product page.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But the truth is: we didn\u2019t just make those numbers up, they\u2019re not a random guess. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve tested them over years of events, workshops, house parties, shop openings, and birthdays. We\u2019ve spoken to industry experts, read &amp; researched, listened to customer feedback, and most importantly, we\u2019ve observed what <em><strong>actually happens<\/strong> <\/em>in real life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our experience has led us to discover the perfect portion, our tried &amp; true <strong><em>Goldilocks Approach<\/em><\/strong><em>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend planning for around 150g of food per person from the cheese &amp; charcuterie board, also known as a <em>Grazing Board<\/em>, per person for a <em>pica pica<\/em>, tasting plate, or aperitif.<em> <\/em>It\u2019s, well, <strong><em>just right<\/em>!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Goldilocks Zone of Grazing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 22%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Let&#8217;s be clear: Our Grazing Boards are not designed to be a formal sit-down dinner, and they&#8217;re also not cheap finger food served on toothpicks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are something else: <strong>a generous, curated tasting experience, with whole ingredients.<\/strong> The portion recommendations on our website are <em>not <\/em>recommendations<em> <\/em>for a main meal. (<em>For a main meal, we recommend doubling the portions and adding extras.) <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our boards are for <strong>a luxury experience<\/strong> designed to be shared and savored:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Not too little: <\/strong>everyone gets a rich and varied appetizer portion&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Not too much:<\/strong> there\u2019s rarely waste, just the right kind of leftovers&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Just right: <\/strong>perfectly balanced, visually abundant, and satisfying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10041 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/TBB-Palm-Leaf-Board-juniojulio-2025-envuelto.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our food is not cheap filler food, like what you see in so many events. (<em>We are tired of seeing un-identifiable hors d\u2019oeuvers being passed around on trays&#8230;and how many cold croquetas can you eat at events anyway?)<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We offer that Goldilocks portion of gourmet ingredients: the one that hits every note just right, and where the products speak for themselves.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What Does 150g Include?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients that make a grazing board feel rich and generous: cheese, charcuterie, seasonal fruit, olives &amp; nuts. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does not include the weight of the board, honey, marmalade or edible flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts recommend <strong>at least<\/strong> 60g of gourmet cheese per person (60-80g is an ideal portion of cheese for a <em>tasting, aperitif <\/em>or <em>\u201cpica pica\u201d<\/em>&#8230;whatever you want to call it!) Keeping in mind that a standard slice of cheese can weigh anywhere from 8-11g, this means you can count on enjoying anywhere from 5-8 slices of cheese. A tasting of 25g-35g of gourmet charcuterie is considered sufficient when the cheese is the star of the show, like on our luxury cheese &amp; charcuterie boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re talking <strong>melt-in-your-mouth<\/strong> jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico, not the cheap stuff that looks like bland lunch meat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some might say these portions are small, but science tells us differently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Science Behind Why Rich, Artisan Cheese Makes the Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:44% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar.jpeg?fit=800%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10583 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar-800x1000.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TBBBlaudeJutglar-10x12.jpeg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The food itself is rich, complex, and deeply satisfying. These are not supermarket cheeses. They\u2019re <strong>artisan, award-winning, thoughtfully aged cheeses, <\/strong>chosen for flavor, contrast, and texture. When paired with seasonal fruit, nuts, olives, and cured meats, they create a layered tasting experience that feels indulgent without needing excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, where is the science behind all of this?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>When we choose rich, high\u2011fat, umami\u2011loaded artisan cheeses, our brains and bodies respond in ways that support the idea of satisfying more with less<strong>.<\/strong> Research shows that fat and umami textures activate neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex &#8211; a key brain region responsible for assigning pleasure and reward value to food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In parallel, physiological studies demonstrate the concept of the <em>ileal break<\/em>, where fat and protein reaching the distal small intestine trigger release of gut hormones like PYY and GLP\u20111 that slow digestion, increase feelings of fullness, and reduce subsequent food intake by up to 30\u202f%.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In plain terms: the richer the flavors and texture, the more your brain registers satisfaction, and the earlier your stomach tells you you\u2019re full.<\/strong> That\u2019s why our 150g recommendation is practical and scientifically proven. Even though the portion may seem modest, the experience feels abundant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to cheese &amp; charcuterie, our boards also include an assortment of fruit and nuts. Fruit and nuts are energy-dense and full of nutrients; nuts are especially high in healthy fats and proteins, helping you feel full for longer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>150g Is Our Minimum Recommendation, But It\u2019s Flexible<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While this is our house standard for an appetizer portion, it\u2019s not a hard rule. <\/strong>There are plenty of cases where less from our Grazing Boards is more than enough: If you\u2019re also serving other food like fresh fruit, hummus &amp; crudit\u00e9s, or a nice portion of bread and crackers, then 125g per person can be perfect.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the board is just a <strong>light aperitif<\/strong> before a larger meal (like paella or a sit-down dinner), you can go a little lighter, although we wouldn\u2019t recommend less than 60 grams per person&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At <strong>standing events<\/strong> like store launches or gallery openings, people tend to eat less&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At seated house parties, birthdays, or <strong>slow social gatherings<\/strong>, guests tend to graze <em>more, <\/em>so 150g or more may be ideal <em>(depending on if there is other food at the party or not and how hungry your guests are)<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ultimately, it depends on how much food you want to offer and how your guests will be engaging with the food.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? If you prefer to have more and order extra boards or order one size up, you can safely snack on leftover cheeses and charcuterie up to three days after your event, when stored correctly in the refrigerator. Hard cheeses may last even longer!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150gEjemploTBB-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10575 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150gEjemploTBB-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150gEjemploTBB-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150gEjemploTBB-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150gEjemploTBB-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/150gEjemploTBB.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Questions to Consider When Comparing Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching online for cheese boards or grazing tables in Barcelona, you may come across companies with different portion sizes listed on their menu or website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you compare based on grams alone, here are a few good questions to ask:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does their grams-per-person count include filler, such as bread and crackers?<\/strong> <em>Ours doesn\u2019t.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What ingredients are adding to the total weight of their products? Are they adding heavy dips and sauces that take up weight but aren\u2019t essential<\/strong><em>? We\u2019re not.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Does their board weight include the marmalade or a serving container?<\/strong> <em>Ours doesn\u2019t &#8211; we only count the edible ingredients, and we don\u2019t count edible flowers or garnish.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Are they counting the weight of the board itself in the total weight?<\/strong> <em>We\u2019re not.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Are their recommended serving sizes per person too big? <\/strong>An industry standard cut slice of cheese on an average cheese board can weigh anywhere between 6-14g. If someone is recommending a 200-250g serving of cheese per person, stop and think: are you <em>really<\/em> planning on eating 14-33 slices of rich cheese? <em>Or, do you prefer to have a more balanced, flavor-packed experience with our boards?&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>And here&#8217;s the real question: <em>What&#8217;s the quality of the cheese and charcuterie?<\/em><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like wine. A glass of table wine may seem inexpensive at first, but often you need several to feel satisfied, and the experience isn\u2019t one you remember fondly. Now imagine savoring a fine Bordeaux or a carefully aged vintage. Just one or two glasses are enough &#8211; you feel indulged, satisfied, and you walk away with an experience worth remembering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the difference quality makes. With us, every bite is designed to feel abundant, memorable, and elevated. Guests don\u2019t just eat&#8230; they enjoy, they savor, and they remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5556\" style=\"width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-800x468.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-1536x899.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TheBoardBarcelonaLargeGrazingBoard.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>So\u2026 What\u2019s Right for You?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-58-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7262 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-58-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-58-scaled-800x1199.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-58-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-58-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Theboardbcn-58-scaled.jpg 934w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re planning an event, read our perfectly portioned recommendations on <a href=\"https:\/\/theboardbarcelona.com\/grazing-shop\">our Grazing Shop page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, you get to decide what works best for your gathering, based on the type of event, how much food you\u2019ll be serving, and the kind of mood you want to create.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And if you\u2019re not sure what to order? Just send us a message or give us a call.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>We\u2019re always happy to help you get it exactly right.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQTsmsiiBFC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQTsmsiiBFC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DQTsmsiiBFC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Board Barcelona &#8211; Gather and Graze (@theboard.barcelona)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:199px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sources:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/science\/article\/why-your-brain-makes-sure-theres-still-room-for-dessert-t39p2p3k6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Times<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3576805\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Library of Medicine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0031938408002278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science Direct<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/15-incredibly-filling-foods#quinoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:199px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Goldilocks Zone of Grazing Our food is not cheap filler food, like what you see in so many events. 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