News — 2026 kitchen trends

If you want the best low bacteria bamboo board for 2026, choose a dense Moso bamboo board at least 38x28cm with sealed edges and regular oiling; in our tests, the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) showed around 30–40% less surface staining after raw chicken use compared with lighter, unsealed bamboo boards when cleaned within 10 minutes. Why bamboo boards can help keep bacteria low in 2026 Bamboo is naturally dense and low porosity, which helps slow down bacterial growth compared with soft plastic or very open grained wood. Moso bamboo in particular has tight fibres that reduce...

If you want the best sustainable bamboo chopping board in the UK in 2026, a large Moso bamboo board around 45x35cm and 1.8kg is the sweet spot for daily cooking, and Deer & Oak’s Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg, Moso bamboo) is our top pick for most home kitchens. Why Moso bamboo is the most sustainable choice in 2026 Not all bamboo is equal. For UK kitchens in 2026, Moso bamboo stands out because it grows to maturity in about 4 to 5 years, compared with 30 to 50 years for many hardwoods. That means a much quicker regrowth cycle...

If there is one bit of kit that works harder than anything else in a busy UK kitchen, it is the chopping board. In 2026 more home cooks are choosing bamboo, and for good reason. It is kinder to knives, looks smart on the worktop and suits everything from tiny flats to big family homes. So which are the best bamboo chopping boards for everyday UK kitchens in 2026, and what should you look for before you buy? Let us walk through it like we are cooking a Sunday roast together. Why bamboo is brilliant for everyday chopping Bamboo has...