Not Just Weddings: How a Graze Table Makes Every Celebration Unforgettable

There's a moment at every great gathering when conversation quietly stops, drinks get set down, and everyone just looks at the table.

That's what a graze table does.

At Graze by Gunthers, our name is built on Fraser Valley weddings — but some of our most memorable moments have come from the smaller, quieter celebrations. A mom-to-be tearing up at the sight of her shower spread. Three generations of one family standing shoulder to shoulder at a 60th birthday, pulling prosciutto and aged cheddar and trading old stories. A couple marking 25 years together over the same flavours they fell for decades ago — because we're Gunthers, and we've been curing this charcuterie for over 50 years.

If you're planning a Fraser Valley celebration and want it to actually feel like something, here's where a graze table fits.

Baby Showers: More Than a Veggie Tray

A baby shower is one of the most anticipated days in a family's year, and the details carry weight — the flowers, the games, and especially the food.

A Graze by Gunthers table brings something a store-bought platter never will: handcrafted, third-generation European charcuterie made right here in Chilliwack, arranged into a spread that becomes the natural centrepiece of the whole event. Hand-sliced meats, artisan cheeses, fresh honeycomb, seasonal fruit, and house-made accompaniments — styled into something guests photograph before they even reach for a plate.

We handle full setup, styling, and serving ware, so you're free to actually be at your own shower.

Works well for: intimate gatherings of 20–30, and larger celebrations of 100+.

Milestone Birthdays: 30, 40, 50, 60 — All of Them Deserve a Spread

A milestone birthday isn't just another party — it's a statement that this person, and this moment, matters.

A graze table turns a milestone birthday from a get-together into an experience, whether you're hosting in a backyard, a rented venue, or an intimate dinner setting. Our charcuterie is made in-house using traditional European methods carried through three generations of our family, and the difference between our house-cured meats and anything grocery-bought is one your guests will taste immediately.

Pairs well with: wine, cocktails, or a local craft beer selection from the Fraser Valley's growing brewery scene.

Anniversaries: Marking the Years With Something That Lasts

Whether it's a first anniversary or a fiftieth, the occasion deserves food with the same weight behind it — not catering-tray standards, not grocery-store cheese, but something with genuine craft and a story attached.

Our grazing packages include full setup, professional styling, and all serving ware, so the only thing you need to bring is the love story itself. For an extra touch, ask about On-Site Artisan Attendance — our charcutier attends in person to hand-slice meats tableside, turning the table into as much a conversation piece as a food service.

Why Graze by Gunthers

Gunthers Delicatessen has been a fixture in Chilliwack for over 50 years, and our charcuterie craft traces directly back to traditional German training — it shows in every slice we cut. Booking Graze by Gunthers doesn't mean hiring a company that assembles pre-packaged products for you. It means three generations of European charcuterie tradition, styled specifically for your event.

We serve the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Hope, and the surrounding area.

Ready to check availability and get a custom quote? [Get in touch and let's talk about your celebration.]