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Charcuterie · Grazing tables · Dessert tables

Charcuterie boards & grazing tables.

Salami roses, cheeses, fresh fruit, honey, and crackers — built by hand in downtown Lawrence for showers, birthdays, weddings, and holiday parties. Add a dessert table and a custom cake and the whole spread is covered.

4.8 on Google · 209 reviews
Large boxed charcuterie board with salami roses, cheeses, berries, cherries, and grapes catered by Lu's Cafe & Bakery
Sized to your guest count

What goes on a Lu's board

Generous, colorful, and built to graze

Cured meats

Salami roses, prosciutto, ham, and pepperoni

Cheeses

Cheddar, pepper jack, brie, and more

Fresh fruit

Strawberries, grapes, berries, and cherries

Sweet & savory

Honey, jam, dips, crackers, and fresh bread

Every board is a little different — tell us about allergies or favorites and we'll build around them.

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Perfect for

  • Baby showers
  • Bridal showers
  • Birthdays
  • Graduations
  • Wedding receptions
  • Quinceañeras
  • Holiday parties
  • Open houses

Custom dessert spreads

Then bring on dessert.

Cookies, brownies, bars, pastries, cupcakes, and tres leches — on trays, or styled as a dessert table in your colors with a custom cake as the centerpiece.

Lu's Cafe & Bakery dessert display with a tiered stand of sweets at a Lawrence community event
Two-tier baby shower custom cake with gold topper and teddy bear by Lu's Cafe & Bakery
Dessert catering box of brownies, cookies, and bars from Lu's Cafe & Bakery

How it works

Three steps to a fed crew

  1. 01

    Tell us about your event

    Date, guest count, budget, pickup or delivery, and what you're craving. Two minutes, tops.

  2. 02

    Get your quote

    We reply within one business day with a menu, a quote, or a quick question.

  3. 03

    We make it fresh

    Your order is made the morning of — ready for pickup or delivered to your door.

Lead time
3 business days for most orders · about 5 days for grazing tables, large dessert spreads & custom cakes
Group size
Most orders start around 10 guests · boards and dessert trays can be smaller
Pickup or delivery
Pick up at 384 Essex St or delivery across the Merrimack Valley (fee depends on distance & order size)
Payment
Invoiced through Toast once your order is confirmed · due before the event

Word on the street

Family-owned in Lawrence since 2020

Every order is handled by the Lu's family and crew — the same people who make your coffee every morning on Essex Street.

4.8 on Google · 209 reviews
I ordered a custom cake, I sent a couple of inspiration pictures and what they created was even better than I was hoping for. It looked and tasted amazing! Communication during the ordering process was clear and easy.
Nicole · Google review

Delivered across the Merrimack Valley

Free quote · No commitment

Get a charcuterie or grazing table quote

Share the date, guest count, and your colors or theme. We reply within one business day.

Rather talk it through?

Call the cafe during open hours and ask about catering — we'll take your details over the phone.

4.8 on Google · 209 reviews

Boards & tables FAQ

Do you make charcuterie boards and grazing tables?

Yes. We build charcuterie boards in every size — from a small board to a full grazing table with cured meats, cheeses, fruit, dips, crackers, and fresh bread, styled for your event. Tell us your guest count and we'll size it for you.

Can you do a custom dessert spread or dessert table?

Absolutely. Dessert spreads mix cookies, brownies, bars, pastries, cupcakes, tres leches, and a centerpiece custom cake, arranged in your colors or theme.

How far ahead should I order a grazing table?

About 5 days for grazing tables and large dessert spreads. Smaller charcuterie boards follow our usual 3-business-day catering lead time.

How big a board do I need?

Tell us your guest count and whether the board is the main food or a snack alongside other trays — we'll size it for you in your quote.

Do you deliver?

Yes — we deliver across the greater Lawrence area and the Merrimack Valley. Delivery fees depend on distance and order size, or you can pick up at 384 Essex St.

Can you accommodate allergies?

We can accommodate based on requests — please note any allergies or dietary needs on your quote request. Our kitchen handles wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, and shellfish.

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