The Veroni Antipasto Italiano is a 12-ounce tray of imported Italian cured meats at Costco — four kinds in one package: speck (smoked prosciutto), coppa, salame di Parma, and salame Calabrese. It's made by Veroni, an Italian company that's been curing meats since 1925, and it's the kind of thing that turns a random Tuesday into a little wine-and-charcuterie moment. It sits in the refrigerated deli section near other cured meats like the Creminelli Prosciutto, Sopressa & Capocollo, and it pairs beautifully with a swipe of Kirkland Signature Italian Basil Pesto on a cracker. If you love building a snacky charcuterie board, this is a fantastic shortcut.
Quick Take: Four imported Italian cured meats in one tray — an instant charcuterie board for under $13. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste 5/5 · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅗.
First impression
I bought this on a whim and it made me feel fancy for very little effort. You open the tray and there are four neatly arranged cured meats, each with its own personality: the speck is smoky and rich, the coppa is buttery and marbled, the salame di Parma is mild and classic, and the salame Calabrese brings the heat with hot chili pepper. I laid them out with some cheese, crackers, and olives, and suddenly it was a grazing board — no cooking, no fuss. The kids nibbled the milder salami and I kept the spicy Calabrese for myself.
Price & value
The 12-ounce tray runs around $12.79 at Costco (occasionally a touch less). That's about $1.07 per ounce for imported, Italy-produced cured meats — and when you consider that a deli-counter or specialty-shop version of any one of these runs $15–$25 per pound, getting four varieties in one tray at this price is a genuine value. The math works for anyone who entertains, snacks on charcuterie, or packs a fancy lunch. It's not an everyday-cheap protein, but for what it is — real imported Italian salumi — it's a steal.
Nutrition snapshot
Nutrition snapshot (per 1 oz / 28g): 90 cal · 6g fat (2g saturated) · 31mg cholesterol · 457mg sodium · 0g carbs · 0g sugar · 8g protein. Notable: imported from Italy, humanely raised pork, no added hormones. Like all cured meats, the sodium is high (457mg per ounce) — enjoy it in moderation.
Taste, quality & how to serve it
Each meat brings something different, and that variety is the whole point. The speck (smoked prosciutto) is the standout for me — silky, smoky, and savory. The coppa is rich and well-marbled with a melt-in-your-mouth fattiness. The salame di Parma is the crowd-pleaser: mild, classic, salt-and-pepper salami that everyone likes. And the salame Calabrese is spicy and bold, with real chili heat for anyone who wants a kick. The quality is genuinely good — these taste like proper Italian salumi, not the rubbery pre-packaged stuff.
There's nothing to cook — just arrange and serve. A few tips for the best experience: let the meats sit out for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so they come to room temperature and the flavors open up; fold or roll the slices for a prettier presentation; and build a full board with cheese, crackers, olives, nuts, and something sweet like fig jam or grapes. For an even bigger appetizer spread, add a batch of Trader Joe's prosciutto wrapped fresh mozzarella or serve it alongside crispy air fryer mozzarella sticks for a warm-and-cold combo.
What other shoppers are saying
Costco shoppers love this tray as an easy, affordable charcuterie shortcut — the most common compliment is the variety and the authentic Italian flavor for the price. People especially call out the speck and coppa as the highlights. The most common complaint is the sodium (unavoidable with cured meats) and that the portions of each variety are on the smaller side, so a board disappears quickly with a crowd. A few shoppers also mention the Calabrese is genuinely spicy, so it's not for the heat-averse.
Who it's for & best uses
This tray is for anyone who entertains, charcuterie lovers, people who want a fancy-feeling snack or lunch, and holiday or party hosts. Skip if you're watching sodium closely, if you don't eat pork, or if spicy food is a dealbreaker (though you can just skip the Calabrese). Note it's not gluten-flagged as an allergen, but always check if you're sensitive.
A few easy ways to use it: as the centerpiece of a charcuterie or grazing board; rolled up with cheese and a breadstick for a quick antipasto snack; layered into an Italian sub or panini; or chopped into a pasta salad for a salty, savory punch. It's also perfect for a wine night or a make-ahead appetizer when guests are coming.
Similar items
- Creminelli Prosciutto, Sopressa & Capocollo — another premium cured-meat trio from the same fridge section.
- Kirkland Signature Italian Basil Pesto — a perfect spread for your charcuterie crackers.
- Costco Butter Croissants — buttery bakery bread to round out a grazing board.
- Earthbound Farm Organic Caesar Salad Kit
- Taylor Farms Vegetable Tray with Everything Ranch Dip
The scores
- Taste — 5/5. Four genuinely good, authentic Italian cured meats with real variety. A standout.
- Value — ⅘. Great price for imported salumi; four kinds in one tray is a deal.
- Convenience — 5/5. Open, arrange, serve. Zero effort, instant board.
- Stockpile Score — ⅗. Refrigerated and dated — lasts a while sealed, but eat within a few days of opening.
Verdict: Buy
A solid Buy — this is one of those Costco finds that makes you look like you put in effort when you really just opened a tray. The four-meat variety is genuinely good, the imported quality shows, and the price beats building a board from a specialty shop. Not a Repeat-Buy in the everyday sense (it's an entertaining/treat item, and the sodium adds up), but for holidays, wine nights, and easy appetizers, this earns regular cart space.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Veroni Antipasto Italiano, 12 oz at Costco (item #1772160). Pack size: 12 oz (340g) tray with speck, coppa, salame di Parma, and salame Calabrese. Price: ~$12.79, varies by warehouse. Storage: refrigerated — keep chilled, eat within a few days of opening. Aisle: refrigerated deli / cured meats section.
Disclaimer: Costco Finds is an independent review site and is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Costco. All opinions are my own, based on personal experience.
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