About My Fancy Lunch

Owner Nicole Charles is a mom of 4 with a passion for food. In 2020, while her son Declan was virtual learning, the 2 of them enjoyed sharing lunch together. It was a moment of connection in an otherwise chaotic day. One day, Declan asked if they could have a “fancy lunch.” What the heck is a fancy lunch? Declan led his mom over to the cutting boards and said, “you know… fancy lunch. When you put cheese and salami on the board.” Aha! He wanted a charcuterie board for lunch! Declan, who at times is Nicole’s pickiest eater, ate almost everything on the board that day. Soon after, “fancy lunch” became a regular request and a big hit among her 4 children. After sharing some of her lunch boards on Instagram, Nicole received many messages from other moms. They excitedly shared that their version of “fancy lunch” had their children eating foods they had never tried or had previously refused. After seeing other parents inspired by “fancy lunch,” Nicole scoured the internet in search of charcuterie style boards for kids. She was looking for fun, aesthetically pleasing, and not-plastic. She couldn’t find ANY she liked. So she decided to create one on her own, with the help of her son, Declan. And so, My Fancy Lunch was born. As a high school social studies teacher and club advisor, Nicole has grown a passion for environmental issues, particularly in the consumer industry. She knew that whatever product she designed would have to be in line with her eco-friendly values. Read their story