FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear most. Something else on your mind? Email info@nltaste.com or call 848-240-8266.

What is Next Level Taste?

Next Level Taste is a gourmet kosher gifting company in Lakewood, New Jersey. We build kosher meat boards, charcuterie, cured fish platters and 9x13 pans by hand, and deliver them ready to serve. Nothing to cook, nothing to plate. We ship anywhere in the United States.

Is Next Level Taste certified kosher?

Yes. Next Level Taste is certified under the supervision of KCL and Tarnopol. Both certificates are on our Hechsher page. If you have a question about a specific product or a recipient's requirements, contact us before ordering.

What is a kosher meat board?

A kosher meat board is a selection of kosher meats arranged with accompaniments for serving and sharing — often called a kosher charcuterie board. A Party Board, for example, carries twenty-two items: smoked brisket, pastrami, steaks, jerky, dips, pickles and more on a 12x14 board. Every product page lists exactly what is on that board.

How many people does a board serve?

It depends on the size. A Taster Board (8x14) serves 2. A Crave Board (8x14) serves 4–6. A Standard Board (10x14) serves 4–8. A Party Board (12x14) serves 8–14. A Deluxe Board (16-inch round) serves 12–20. The NLT (18-inch) serves 15–30. Size and servings are listed on every product page.

How do I choose the right board?

Start with how many people it has to feed and whether it is the centrepiece or one part of a bigger spread. As a rule: a board serves roughly its stated range as a shared appetizer, and about two thirds of that if it is the main event. Tell us your budget, occasion and headcount and we will pick for you.

Where does Next Level Taste deliver?

We hand deliver to Lakewood, Brooklyn, Queens, the Five Towns, Monsey, Passaic and Baltimore — our own drivers, straight to the door, so the board arrives exactly as it left the kitchen.

Everywhere else in the United States ships. Delivery availability depends on the address and the date, so if your date is tight, confirm with us before ordering.

Can I request a specific delivery time?

Hand deliveries run in the afternoon and evening and are organised by route, so we cannot guarantee an exact arrival time. If the recipient has limited availability, or the gift is going to a business, tell us before you order and we will work around it. Add the detail in the order notes.

Do you deliver on Shabbos or Yom Tov?

No. Nothing is ever delivered on Shabbos or Yom Tov. Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov deliveries are scheduled to arrive well before candle lighting.

How far in advance should I order?

For a standard board, a few days. For custom engraving, one week minimum, because the board is cut and burned to order. For corporate lists, one week. Erev Yom Tov and the weeks before Purim and Rosh Hashana fill up early — if you have a date, tell us now and we will hold the slot.

Do you offer kosher corporate gifts?

Yes, and it is a large part of what we do. We send gourmet kosher gifts to clients, staff, referral partners and colleagues — from a handful of thank-you boards to a full holiday list. One invoice, any number of addresses. See our corporate gifting page.

Can you send to multiple addresses on one order?

For corporate and bulk orders, yes — send us the recipient list and we handle the rest on a single invoice. For regular online orders, each address needs its own order. If you need help splitting a large list, contact us before placing it.

Can I add my company logo to a board?

Yes. Custom engraving burns your logo into the wooden board itself, $20 per board. Send a vector file — PDF, SVG, AI or EPS — or a high-resolution black and white image. A screenshot from a website will not engrave cleanly. We email you a proof before anything is burned. Allow one week.

Is there a minimum order for corporate gifting?

No minimum. Volume pricing starts at 25 boards.

Can I include a personal gift message?

Yes. Add your message at checkout and it is printed on a card that goes in the box. Include your name or your company name — recipients cannot thank someone they cannot identify, and it is the single most common thing people forget.

What occasions are your boards for?

Shabbos and Yom Tov hosts, simchas, shalom zachors, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, new babies, thank-yous, shiva, and corporate gifting. Anything where showing up with something good matters more than showing up with something expensive.

Do you have seasonal and Yom Tov gifts?

Yes. We build dedicated collections for Rosh Hashana, Sukkos, Chanukah, Purim, Pesach and Shavuos, and the selection changes each season. Current Yom Tov boards, platters and pans are online now. Ordering deadlines are published with each collection.

Where is Next Level Taste located?

40 Chestnut Street, Unit 5, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Everything is made in that kitchen. Store pickup is available at that address.

Do you cater events?

Boards, platters and 9x13 pans can be ordered directly on this site, and they cover most simchas, kiddushim and office spreads on their own.

Full event catering is handled by our sister company, Samuel Caterers, on 646-267-4421. As Next Level Taste has grown, catering moved to its own operation so that side of the business gets a dedicated team. Call them directly and they will take it from there.