This Father’s Day brunch board is the ultimate way to celebrate Dad in style this Father’s Day!
It’s got all the best bits of a breakfast meal including bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, butter, a bit of green and more! All packed into one beautifully displayed centrepiece. That you can proudly present on Sunday morning for a fun feast.
Centred around some homemade crumpets, you have yourself a deliciously heartwarming home-cooked meal.
It’s time to gather around and customise your very own crumpets!
Setting up your Father’s Day Brunch Board…
- First things first, you’re going to need some sort of board to lay out all your delicious food on. I went with a rather large breadboard I had available. There’s no need to buy one though if you haven’t got one. I recommend using what you have and making it work!
- Use the largest board you’ve got to pack on all those treats and make it look plentiful and inviting.
- Second is making use of small bowls, ramekins or glass jars to house all your spreads and seasonings. This will help contain them all individually in one place and prevent them from getting everywhere, spilling or creating a mess. You can also play with different heights and combinations of items for an eclectic feel.
- Lastly, don’t be afraid to mix and match, move things around and have some fun with it! The beauty of this brunch board is you can make it organic and include all your Dad’s favourite breakfast items.
Ingredients to Assemble your Father’s Day Brunch Board
Crumpets
The foundation and starting points of this Father’s Day brunch board. I made my own using this crumpet recipe from RecipeTin Eats and the recently released recipe reveal from Warburtons. Which if you didn’t already know is the largest bakery brand in the UK that produces crumpets (Source).
Highly recommend making your own as they were incredibly delicious, soft, fluffy and fairly easy to make when you have the rings to cook them in.
Butter
To butter up those crumpets and make them buttery delicious. I like to cut off portions in blocks and scatter them around so they can be accessed at different points on your board. It not only makes it easier when everyone goes to eat but also cleaner and then you can just grab a cube and smoother it on your crumpet.
Don’t forget to make sure it’s nice and soft, to spread over and coat those crumpets.
Proteins
There are several different protein options featured on this board including…
- Bacon: for that salty savoury element. Bacon is such an iconic breakfast item and goes amazingly with eggs. Cook them up and then twist/ curl them into a neat little bundle. The more the better really! You can go with whatever type you prefer and cook in a pan or the oven.
- Eggs: Cooked to your preference, I went with scrambled but you could also do poached or fried. If you’re making scrambled eggs, I often add 1 tablespoon of milk per egg, season with salt and pepper and then whisk to combine. Then, cook in a hot pan with a drizzle of olive oil and use a spatula to gently move it around until it just starts to set. And there you have some fluffy scrambled eggs. You may even like to add in some herbs such as chives.
- Salmon: Of the smoked variety. I like to get a chunk of wood-smoked salmon and flake it slightly before arranging it on the board. You could also go for sliced salmon and curl it up into little bundles.
- Breakfast sausages: These are smaller sausages and just for the sizing in relation to the board. Leave them whole or slice up a few before adding them in.
Sauces, condiments and seasonings
This is one of the elements on your Father’s Day brunch board that you can completely customise. Here are my suggestions…
- Chilli flakes
- Chutney or relish:
- Cream cheese or sour cream
- Flaky salt and freshly ground pepper
Related: 10 Essential Kitchen Spices.
Vegetables and Fruit
- Corn kernels: From tinned or fresh corn for the freshness and sweetness.
- Mushrooms: Such as button, brown or even portobello mushrooms. I like to quarter them and then cook in a drizzle of olive oil with some garlic, salt and pepper.
- Tomato: I opted for cherry tomatoes as they’re sweet, flavourful and bite-sized. Other varieties can also be used too, which you can slice and display accordingly.
- Radish: For not only the colour but also the crunch.
- Lemon: Pairs particularly well with the salmon. A squeeze of lemon can add a touch of acidity and flavour to enhance the experience.
Greens and Herbs
To make your board vibrant and extra full of goodness!
- Avocado: mainly for the delicious creamy texture. Slicing it up and fanning it out on your board creates a great visual!
- Baby Spinach: pairs well with all those breakfast items. Add in a few leaves here and there to balance out the board.
- Coriander: for the extra flavour punch. I like to nestle in a few bundles so everyone can pick off as much or as little as they would like. You could also substitute this with other herbs such as chervil or parsley
- Olives: a neat little accompaniment. My personal favourites are Sicilian olives which have the most amazing flavour and are relatively mild.
- Rocket: also known as arugula. It adds a slightly peppery taste and an extra bit of greens to this brunch board.
How to build a brunch board (Assembly tips)
Here are a few tips for setting up your brunch board just right and laying out an organised abundant array of brunch goods!
- Start with your largest items first. This will be the crumpets! I like to keep them central and have a few sections of them so it’s convenient for everyone to grab them at once. It will also allow for the platter to be spread out.
- Then add on any small bowls, jugs or ramekins. This helps to map out the distribution of your sauces, condiments and seasonings. I suggest adding these in early so you can balance them out and lay everything around them. Especially as it’s often difficult to squeeze them in once everything is laid.
Tip: Not all of them have to be on the board! You can also place an extra dishes next too, beside or around the board too to build it out.
- Place on those proteins. Including bacon, eggs, sausage and salmon. Have them peeking out from different places on the board and spread them out.
Tip: Lay proteins on baking paper to add a bit of contrast. Particularly if you are using a wooden board, the colours may be rather similar. This is completely optional and more for the visual effect than anything else.
4. Time for vegetables and sides. Think about having them in piles and multiple sections. Which not only distributes the colours but also for practicality. Everyone will be able to reach what they want! Also, don’t forget to allow for some space between each element.
5. Fill the gaps with your greens and herbs. This is essentially your last step before you’ve fully assembled your brunch board. Fill in all those spaces between with bunches of greens and herbs to make it come to life.
Don’t forget the drinks!
Complete the brunch platter package with these drinks to accompany…
- Homemade orangeade! The perfect refreshing refreshment to complement all those flavours and bring the celebration to life. It’s super quick and simple to make and can even be prepared beforehand. That means all you’ll have to do is whip it out with a few glasses to serve. Leaving more room for you to focus on that platter construction!
- Mango Passionfruit fizz! As a fruity element to cut through all those savoury flavours. For some bubbly fun, it’s the perfect drink to toast to Dad.
- Classic chocolate milk served hot or cold! Chocolate milk will make this meal even more indulgent as a creamy beverage. You can even mix it up and turn it into a fun milkshake with some interesting chocolatey flavours and variations (see this post for more details!)
- Coffee or Tea brewed with a dash of homemade pecan milk! An interesting change to the routine and possibly just a little fancier.
Father’s Day Brunch Board
Ingredients
- 8 crumpets toasted
- ¾ cup cream cheese or sour cream
- ½ cup chutney or relish
- chilli flakes
- flaky sea salt and pepper
- 8 bacon rashers cooked to your preference
- 4 -8 eggs cooked to your preference
- 150 g smoked salmon flaked
- 8 breakfast sausages grilled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups grilled mushrooms
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 radish bunch
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 1 avocado Sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup rocket
- butter cubed
- olives
- coriander
Instructions
- To assemble: start by placing your crumpets on a large board of your choosing.
- Transfer cream cheese/sour cream, chutney/relish, chilli flakes and salt into small dishes or jars and place on your board.
- Scatter all the remaining ingredients around your board, working from largest to smallest to fill the board. Allowing the spinach, rocket, coriander and olives to fill the gaps.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
If you make this Father’s Day brunch board, don’t forget to tag @theculinaryletter on Instagram and #theculinaryletter, I’d love to see your amazing creations!
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