Today we’d like to introduce you to Madilyn Cahill.
Hi Madilyn, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Growing up, my mother loved throwing elaborate parties. Christmas eve was one of the most exciting. The night before each place was labeled with what delicious home cooked meal would sit there and what china it was to be displayed in. Through helping her I gained a love for hosting and preparing foods. I noticed how each successful party brought strangers together, bonding through the carefully selected spread of food and appetizers. There grew my love for charcuterie. A charcuterie board is a thoughtfully curated, eye catching piece. Used as a centerpiece for people to gather around and connect with those they share the table with. And it’s delicious? What’s not to love!?
With age, I began hosting my own parties equipped with charcuterie boards. Friends began asking me to create them
for events. Requests grew and grew and I decided to make it official with, the Art of the Boards.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Being a one woman show, it’s not always easy. I wear a lot of hats. From website design to marketing to accounting, some of these skills I learned along the way. Early mornings followed by late nights to get it all done. Every little detail matters. Timing matters too. If an order needs to be delivered by 9 am, that means i’m at the kitchen by 6 am. To save time i’ll be up late the night before washing fruits and cutting cheeses that I can.
While I consider charcuterie to be an art, more than the design matters. I have to think where can I source the freshest and best ingredients? I think early on I was constantly running around getting a few items from many stores. Overtime you learn which place is the best and where you can get the most from.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
The Art of the Boards is a Philadelphia run charcuterie and grazing table company. Although we truly do it all.
We operate in the event catering space. We love making our clients dreams come true. We’ve ventured out into caviar boards, pickle fountains, and full sandwich catering. Have an event for 100 people? We’ve got you covered with a full table spread.
While there are a few charcuterie businesses in the area, The Art of the Boards is the most able to give clients what they really what. We are flexible to providing what clients need.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I always love talking about our pickle fountains. With both silver and gold as an option. Picture a two tiered fountain filled with pickles while the brine cascades through. It’s perfect for wedding season and people love it. Seeing my customers faces when it turns on makes it all worth it.
Pricing:
- Small board: 94
- Medium board: 139
- Large Board: 289
- Tables: Start at 450
- Pickle fountain: Starts at 250
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.theartoftheboards.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartoftheboards/
