TJoseph Tartavoulle has always had a love for woodworking. Some of his earliest memories were spent in his grandfather’s woodshop, watching him turn raw wood into something useful, beautiful, and made by hand.Even though Joseph’s full-time work has been as a mechanic, those skills have carried right into this business — problem solving, working with tools, building with precision, and figuring things out one piece at a time.For Christy, wood has family roots too. She spent time with her grandfather, Apaw, who worked with lumber, hauled wood to lumber yards, sold timber from his land, and created beautiful keepsakes by hand. Some of her sweetest memories were sitting with him, whittling wood and watching him bring simple pieces to life.The idea for Tartavoulle Grazing Co. began at Christmas in 2023, when Christy wanted one large board for her table to hold all the food for a Christmas party. She searched everywhere for something big enough, beautiful enough, and practical enough — but everything she found was either too small or outrageously priced.That’s when Joseph told her, “I can make one.”So they went to a local lumber store, found the right piece of wood, and Joseph built the board for their table. Christy’s best friend, Kacie, who has a gift for decorating food beautifully, came over to help set everything up. That Christmas gathering had around 30 to 40 people, and the board became the centerpiece of the table.People kept asking where they could get one.That’s when Christy’s marketing mind started turning. She realized there was a need for large, handcrafted boards made for the way Southern families actually gather and eat. Around here, it’s not just cheese and crackers. It’s turkey, casseroles, vegetables, dips, desserts, and a table full of food meant to feed a crowd.That is why we call them grazing boards.From that first Christmas table, the dream began. It has not been an easy road, but with Joseph’s craftsmanship and Christy’s marketing and design background finally coming together, Tartavoulle Grazing Co. is becoming more than a business. It is a legacy they are building for their children, grandchildren, and generations to come.

OUR STORY
Rooted in Mississippi.
Made for Gatherings..

Made for the Moments That Matter

• Family Gatherings
  Made for Christmas dinners, Sunday lunches, birthdays, holidays, and the tables where everyone ends up gathering.
  
• Southern Tables
  Built for the way we eat in the South — full spreads, hearty food, and room for more than cheese and crackers.
• Memories in the Making
  A grazing board becomes part of the pictures, the stories, and the moments people remember.
• Gifts With Meaning
  Perfect for weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, family reunions, and milestone celebrations. everyone ends up gathering.
• Crafted From Real Wood
  Every board has its own grain, color, character, and story — no two are exactly alike.
• From Our Family to Yours
  What started at our own Christmas table is now being made for yours.

Christy Tartavoulle
Co-Founder / Brand, Design, Marketing & Sales

Christy brings 27 years of experience in marketing, branding, business development, and website design to Tartavoulle Grazing Co. She leads the brand vision, marketing campaigns, wholesale outreach, sales strategy, website development, and day-to-day business growth, helping build Tartavoulle into a standout Mississippi brand rooted in authenticity and craftsmanship.

Joseph Tartavoulle
Co-Founder / Craftsman & Mechanic

Joseph brings more than 30 years of hands-on mechanical experience and a lifelong passion for woodworking to Tartavoulle Grazing Co. He oversees the production of our grazing boards, cutting boards, and steak boards, making sure each piece is crafted with care, precision, and purpose.

Abigail Cowler
Business Operations & Finance Manager

Abigail brings a strong background in finance, customer service, and sales support to Tartavoulle Grazing Co. She helps manage bookkeeping, invoicing, customer transactions, and the behind-the-scenes details that keep the business moving forward.

Kacie Hathorn
Food Styling & Southern Table Inspiration

Kacie brings creativity, food styling, and event experience to Tartavoulle Grazing Co. With 10+ years in regional food demonstrations and event management, she helps inspire beautiful grazing table setups, supports market events, and brings a natural gift for Southern food presentation and décor.

Heritage Grazing Boards

Large handcrafted boards made for family gatherings, holidays, parties, and Southern-style serving.

Nature’s Live Edge

Natural live-edge pieces that celebrate the shape, grain, and character of real wood.

Steak Boards

Bold serving and cutting boards made for grill masters, barbecue nights, and serious Southern meals.

Pitmaster Cutting Boards

Heavy-duty cutting boards made for prep, carving, barbecue, and serious kitchen work.

Gather Round Boards

Beautiful round boards made for center-table serving, hosting, and statement presentation pieces.