Fruits.

A good cheese plate typically has some sweet component, which includes fresh or dried fruit. Some common ones are grapes, pears, apples, plums, and apricots! It's nice to pair fruit with cheese because it gives it a lighter taste, especially if the cheese is heavy. Some dried fruits that are great are dates, dried apricots, and dried cherries!

Nuts.

Throwing some protein on the cheese platter is always a good idea. On nicer occasions, I've had walnuts or pecans that are sugar roasted! Some of my favorite nuts are almonds (especially on brie), pistachios, cashews, or walnuts.

Jams (honeys too).

At this point, cheese and a cracker feels naked without a nice jam or spread. It is perfect to sweeten up your cheese, and it also gives a nice texture to the cracker. If you're going for a sophisticated vibe, the nicer jam is typically best (sorry, Smuckers). I've also had a fresh honeycomb paired with cheese, and they compliment each other very nicely.

Crackers and bread.

Typically cheese platters will have crackers, but sometimes I like a loaf of french bread to just switch up the routine. Crispy French bread is great for cheese like brie and fresh mozzarella. Crackers are nice for most other cheeses, and I prefer the ones with seeds or nuts on top (for a little extra crunch).

Types of cheeses.

Aside from the different colors, there are a few different ways that cheeses are unique. They differentiate in texture, sharpness, taste, and smell. Sharp cheeses, such as cheddar and swiss are good with jelly;softer cheese like mozzarella and provolone are great with flavorful crackers or nuts.