News — carbonised bamboo

If you spend any time chopping, slicing or serving in your kitchen, your board becomes part of the family. At Deer & Oak we’re often asked: should I go for acacia or carbonised bamboo? Both look beautiful, both are kinder to your knives than glass or stone, and both suit a modern British kitchen. But they’re not identical twins. Here is our honest acacia vs carbonised bamboo: the ultimate UK kitchen comparison, so you can pick the right board for how you actually cook. What are acacia and carbonised bamboo, really? Acacia is a dense hardwood, known for its rich...

If you have a beautiful carbonised bamboo chopping board in your kitchen, you already know it is more than just a place to slice onions. That rich coffee coloured grain looks smart on the worktop and it is kinder to your knives than glass or stone. But like any quality wooden board, it needs a bit of care to keep it looking good and performing properly. This guide walks you through exactly how to oil and maintain carbonised bamboo boards properly, using simple steps you can follow in a normal home kitchen. No specialist kit, no drama, just good habits....

If your chopping board has seen better days and smells vaguely of last Sunday’s garlic, it might be time for an upgrade. Carbonised bamboo cutting boards are fast becoming a favourite in everyday British kitchens, and for good reason. They look smart, feel solid and cope brilliantly with the stop start rhythm of real home cooking. What is a carbonised bamboo cutting board? Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been gently heat treated. This process deepens the colour to a warm caramel brown and helps even out the natural sugars inside the bamboo. The result is a darker, richer looking...

If you cook in a small kitchen, you quickly learn what pulls its weight and what just gets in the way. A chopping board has to work hard. It needs to handle heavy chopping, protect your knives and still tuck away neatly when you have about three cupboards and half a drawer to your name. This is where carbonised bamboo boards really come into their own. They are tough, space smart and look far more stylish than the price suggests. Let’s talk about how to pick the best carbonised bamboo boards for heavy chopping in small kitchens, and which features...