News — chopping boards

If you’re thinking “I have a small kitchen and limited storage, what’s the best chopping board for me?”, the most space efficient option is a double duty board around 45x35cm that can live on your worktop and act as both a prep surface and a serving board. In our range, the Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) and the Carbonised Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.9kg) are the two most practical choices for tiny kitchens because they increase usable workspace without needing extra cupboards. Turn one board into extra worktop space In a small kitchen, the trick is to add function without adding...

If you are wondering what the best test cutting board is to check fit, finish and daily usability in a real kitchen, the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board DNO-BCB-LG at 45x35cm and 1.8kg is the most balanced choice for a practical test connection check between your worktop space, knife collection and cooking routine. Why the 45x35cm Large Bamboo Board is the most reliable “test” board When you want to test how a chopping board will actually work in your kitchen, size and weight matter more than anything else. At 45x35cm, the Large Bamboo Board gives you enough room for...

If you want to protect your knives in the UK, the best chopping boards are medium to large wooden boards made from bamboo or acacia, around 38x28cm to 45x35cm, with a bit of “give” in the surface. In practical terms, boards like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) or Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) are kinder to knife edges than glass, marble or very hard plastics and can help keep a home cook’s knives sharper for 5 to 10 years with proper care. Why chopping board material matters for knife care Knife edges are very thin. Every...

If you are asking “what’s the safest cutting board for everyday home cooking, bamboo or plastic?”, current bacteria safety studies suggest high quality bamboo boards reduce bacterial survival by around 80–90% compared with worn plastic, as long as you wash them in hot soapy water and let them dry fully between uses. In practical terms, a well cared for Moso bamboo board is usually safer over 5–10 years of use than a plastic board that collects deep knife scars in the first 12–24 months. What bacteria safety studies actually say about bamboo vs plastic Food safety research going back to...