Head to Ali DelSerro's Black Box Charcuterie in Easton for curated and customizable creations, ranging from savory to sweet.
Tell us about your journey to opening Black Box Charcuterie!
Black Box opened on December 4, 2022. After putting boards and boxes together for family and friends, I figured why not turn this into a business? There are not many physical locations in the Lehigh Valley where people can come into a storefront to place and customize their order! It is something I truly enjoy doing and eventually would like to expand into catering one day.
Tell us about the inspiration behind the name.
The inspiration behind the name Black Box was rather simple. I started out ordering a handful of boxes online one day in my favorite color: black. I've always liked the black and gold combination, which carried over to my signage, business cards, brochures and logo all done by Cliff Ross of Easton.
What do you love about being based in Easton?
What I love about Easton is building relationships within the community. I truly enjoy getting to know my customers and building a repeat clientele. I also enjoy the convenience of my location being just minutes from 22 and 33 as well as having the township of Palmer and the cities of Easton and Bethlehem all within a few miles.
How has Black Box Charcuterie been received by the community thus far?
So far the community has been very receptive to my business. The biggest compliment, aside from people enjoying my product, is referring their friends and family as well as receiving orders from previous customers.
What sets Black Box Charcuterie apart from other local charcuterie businesses?
I believe Black Box sets itself apart by using top-quality suppliers and the highest-quality ingredients in every product that leaves the shop. I also feel as though the creativity that goes into each and every box and board sets it apart, as it's not a simple meat and cheese tray lacking in color, time and design. Charcuterie really is an art form that takes time and effort as well as strong attention to detail.
Describe your offerings!
Black Box offers a variety of options, such as our savory boxes and boards, which include our meat and cheese charcuterie. We also offer a dessert charcuterie featuring a variety of house-made baked goods, fruits, chocolate, nuts and cheeses on the sweeter side. We also offer cookie trays as well as ice cream, which is all made in house. The ice cream has really taken off and includes flavors such as Bananas Foster, Nutella, pistachio, cookie dough, Biscoff and a variety of berry ice cream all made from scratch. Flavors change weekly. Describe your easy ordering process and how customizable your options are.Ordering is simple and convenient. It can be done through our website (blackboxcharcuterie.com), by phone, email (blackboxcharcuterie@gmail.com) or in person. Orders are also customizable, so if a customer would like to omit something or add a special item, we do our best to accommodate them.
In what ways do you think charcuterie boards bring people together?
I believe charcuterie boards bring people together because they are a perfect addition to any gathering or event, from bridal showers, graduations, birthdays and holidays, a simple night in and everything in between.
What seasonal creations do you anticipate this fall?
I anticipate fall seasonal creations to include a variety of pumpkin-, cinnamon- and apple-flavored items such as ice cream, specialty cannoli and baked goods. We started a little early with the cinnamon-flavored ice cream by recipe testing a snickerdoodle doodle offering with a brown sugar cinnamon base… it was delicious!
377 S. Nulton Ave., Easton | 610.417.2922 | blackboxcharcuterie.com
Published as “Get the Goods” in the September 2023 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
