Bougie Boards SRQ

04/12/2023

We love an action shot! 📸

09/16/2022

special box for a birthday celebration and an even more special email from a happy customer! 💞 it is truly a joy to be a part of helping others create lasting memories.

06/08/2022

what summer afternoon dreams are made of 💞✨

05/13/2022

Picnic anyone? 🧀

04/29/2022

Hummus - all dressed up ✨

04/27/2022

there’s always time for snacks 😁

04/19/2022

Zucchini rolls anyone? these little guys are a fun & fresh addition to any charcuterie order 🥒

04/16/2022

Easter weekend is for family, fun and FOOD! 🧀🍴

04/15/2022

Meats & cheeses & jams & olives & nuts & fruit & veggies …. Oh my!

04/13/2022

It’s all in the details ✨🥂

04/09/2022

Order up! 🤤

02/26/2022

prep work can be pretty too! 🥝🍊

02/18/2022

Friday’s are for date nights! Our Baby Bougie boards are the perfect size for you and your honey to enjoy - just add wine! 🍷🧀

02/16/2022

a little birthday surprise drop this morning!

02/15/2022

this beauty is headed out to longboat key to be enjoyed along with the fabulous views 🧀🥂 cheers!

02/02/2022

Valentine’s Day is all about the sweetness 💞 add a dessert board to your order for the perfect valentines date!

02/01/2022

happy february! we’re spreading the love with $10.00 off any order with code BEMINE all month! 💞

01/25/2022

Char-flute-erie! These single serve cones displayed in champagne flutes are perfect to add a little fancy to any affair! 🥂✨

01/11/2022

Dive right in! 🥂🧀

12/20/2021

Brie, apples, pears, figs & honey. They’re the best of friends 🥰

12/18/2021

holiday season is in full swing and we are booked & busy! follow along on our stories today to see what we create!

12/17/2021

Eat the rainbow! 🌈🥕🥦🌶

12/13/2021

There’s still time to place your mini holigraze boxes! Save $5 on your order with code HOLLIGRAZE

The perfect gift for teachers, neighbors or friends!

https://bougieboardssrq.com/products/happy-holli-graze-7-mini-grazing-box?variant=41011223232695

7 inch bamboo gift box, packed with delicious meats, cheeses, Christmas Tree lahvosh crackers, yogurt covered pretzel trees, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruits, herbs, olives & honey. Tied with a bow and topped with florals & greens - Delivered right to your recipients door, sure to wow your fa...

12/13/2021

Hello customers and friends! Please leave us a review! Each reviewer will receive a $5 off coupon code as a token of our appreciation! 😁

12/13/2021

“I realized very early the power of food to evoke memory, to bring people together, to transport you to other places, and I wanted to be a part of that.”

– José Andrés Puerta

12/12/2021

we’re ready for our close up 🧀🍷

12/10/2021

Happy holi-graze! Our 7” mini holiday graze boxes are now on the site and $5 off with the promo code HOLLIGRAZE for a limited time!

these are the perfect gifts for teachers, neighbors, coworkers, clients, friends or even yourself!

12/09/2021

Grilled zucchini Roll-Ups! — an easy app for your holiday entertaining

- cut your zucchini lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
- brush with olive oil, season with salt & pepper, and grill for about 30 seconds on each side
- in a bowl mix ricotta cheese with minced garlic, salt, pepper & Italian seasoning
- take a spoon full of your ricotta mixture and spread it along your zucchini strips
- in the middle of your strip add a sun-dried tomato and a basil leaf
- roll them up and serve!

12/09/2021

12/09/2021

Welcome! Founder of Bougie Boards, Gigi Kovach, here! ​Mom of two, foodie & wine lover, Sarasota native (almost - been here since I was 13!)

I have been endlessly enthusiastic about food ever since I can remember. I spent my free time as a child watching my favorite chefs on the food network and travel channel rather than cartoons, by the age of 8 I was in the kitchen experimenting and creating meals for my family to enjoy. I was so fascinated by the magic of combining unexpected flavors, exploring salty, savory and sweet... and felt so much joy and freedom in the kitchen. Making my meals into art and serving my the love inside my heart on each and every plate.

After I attended college at the University of Central Florida for business, my heart was called to back to my childhood passion of food and I enrolled in culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu. It was there I learned all the fundamentals of classic French cuisine and all about the logistics of operating a kitchen commercially.

Shortly after culinary school I became pregnant with my first child and my career in food ended before it began. I knew I wanted to be present for my kids, so my passion for cooking was channeled back into my home, where I have been cooking and entertaining for the last 8 years -- making treasured memories for our family and friends.

In the last several years I have discovered a deep passion for entertaining and creating elaborate edible displays of meats, cheeses, fruits, you name it! After a few requests from friends and family to create boards & displays for their parties - the Bougie Board was born.

I believe that food should look beautiful, taste just as good, and invite conversation and story telling for people to gather and create memories that last a lifetime.

My values are integrated in everything that I do with my business. I believe that food is best when enjoyed fresh and in season, sourced from local producers. I believe that sustainability is of the utmost importance. Enjoying foods from local producers supports our local economy, has a smaller impact on our environment, and helps our strengthen our community's food systems. All of my packaging is recyclable and minimizing food waste is a top priority.

By following the seasons and supporting our local farmers and makers, we create the best looking and tasting food showcase the abundance of our Florida communities.

I love to collaborate with like minded passionate people in our community and also love to be challenged. I thrive on creativity and enjoy customizing everything to meet your needs.

Life is short - enjoy the cheese, drink the wine, and make memories with the ones you love while you can.