News — bamboo chopping boards

If you’re wondering what the best eco-friendly material is for a hard-working chopping board in a busy kitchen, Moso bamboo is one of the top choices because it grows to full height in around 3 to 5 years, is up to 2 to 3 times harder than many softwoods, and still stays kind to your knives. That mix of sustainability, strength and practicality is exactly why Deer & Oak uses certified Moso bamboo for our chopping boards and cutting boards. Why choose Moso bamboo for chopping boards in your kitchen? Moso bamboo solves a very specific kitchen problem: you want...

If you want a genuinely sustainable chopping board, start by choosing certified fast growing wood like Moso bamboo or responsibly sourced acacia that will last at least 5 to 10 years with simple oiling every 2 to 3 months. In most British kitchens, a 38x28cm board for daily prep plus a 45x35cm board for bread and roasts gives the best balance of space, weight and long term sustainability. What makes a chopping board truly sustainable? Sustainability is not just about the material on the label. A sustainable chopping board must tick five specific boxes: Renewable material: Fast growing woods like...

If you want to know how to keep your chopping board hygienic, the most effective step is to clean it with hot water at around 60°C within 10 minutes of use and to use separate boards for raw meat and ready to eat foods. The reason is simple: a single square centimetre of a poorly cleaned board can hold over 10,000 bacteria, especially inside deep knife marks and damp patches. Why are chopping boards a breeding ground for bacteria? Chopping boards tick every box that bacteria love: moisture, food residue, and tiny hiding places. When you chop meat, fish, vegetables...

If you want the best plastic cutting boards for raw meat in the UK, the safest setup is a dedicated raw meat board around 38x28cm for daily prep plus a larger 45x35cm board for whole chickens and joints, used alongside a separate wooden board for cooked food. At Deer & Oak we actually recommend a two board system: one plastic or dishwasher safe board kept only for raw meat, and one pre oiled bamboo or acacia board such as our 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board or Carbonised Bamboo Board for serving and cooked carving. Why plastic boards are often chosen for...