News — carbonised bamboo

If you have spent any time browsing kitchenware lately, you have probably noticed bamboo everywhere. It looks beautiful, it is kind to the planet and it is usually lighter on the worktop than traditional hardwood. But are bamboo chopping boards healthy and safe for UK kitchens, especially when you are dealing with raw meat, fish and everyday family cooking? Are bamboo chopping boards safe from a food hygiene point of view? Short answer: yes, they can be very safe, as long as you choose decent quality boards and look after them properly. In UK kitchens, the main worries are usually:...

If you have a beautiful carbonised bamboo chopping board on your worktop, you already think like a pro chef. The next step is looking after it like one. Get your oiling and daily care right and your board will stay darker, smoother and safer for years. This guide walks you through exactly how to oil and care for carbonised bamboo boards like a pro chef, using simple kit you can keep in a kitchen drawer. What makes carbonised bamboo different? Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been heat treated. That process deepens the colour to a rich caramel brown and...

If you cook in a small British kitchen, you know the struggle. Limited worktop space, one awkward corner that never quite fits anything, and a constant game of Tetris with your kettle, toaster and air fryer. So when it comes to choosing a wooden chopping board set, you can’t just go for whatever looks pretty. It has to earn its place. So, what is the best wooden chopping board set for small British kitchens? Let’s break it down in a practical, no-nonsense way. What small kitchens really need from a chopping board set Before we talk about bamboo, carbonised bamboo...

If you are choosing a new chopping board, you have probably come across two favourites: carbonised bamboo and acacia. Both look beautiful on the worktop, both feel reassuringly solid under the knife, and both have a reputation for being kinder to blades than glass or stone. But when it comes to hygiene and durability, which actually comes out on top? Let us walk through carbonised bamboo vs acacia: the ultimate comparison for hygiene and durability, with a few practical tips from the Deer & Oak kitchen along the way. What is carbonised bamboo and how is it different? Standard bamboo...