When choosing cheese for a platter, I think it’s important to think about the people who will be enjoying it. And since you’ll never know everybody’s taste, palate, sensitivity and such ...

On the other hand, it’s often looked down upon as processed and not at all artisanal,” said Marissa Mullen, founder of That Cheese Plate, which offers cheese plate inspiration and recipes.

The good thing about creating a homemade cheese platter is that there are multiple options depending on the rest of the menu and the preferences of the diners. And the bad thing is that with so ...