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If you have a small kitchen, the best chopping board size for everyday cooking is typically around 38x28cm. This footprint is large enough for family meal prep, yet compact enough to store upright beside the hob or sink without eating into your limited worktop space. In the Deer & Oak range, that size matches our Medium Bamboo Board (38x28cm) and Medium Acacia Board (38x28cm), which are both designed as a compact cutting board solution for tight kitchens. How to choose the right small kitchen chopping board size When space is tight, size is not just a preference, it is a...

Acacia chopping boards are beautiful, tough and kind to your knives, which is why so many of us reach for them when we are prepping meat. But once the chicken is diced and the sausages are trimmed, the important bit begins: making sure that lovely board is properly, deeply clean. If you have ever wondered how to deep clean acacia chopping boards after meat prep without ruining the wood, this guide walks you through it step by step, using methods we trust at Deer & Oak in our own kitchens. Why acacia needs different care to plastic Wooden boards behave...

If you are choosing a new chopping board and you like the look of bamboo, you have probably noticed two options popping up again and again: natural bamboo and darker carbonised bamboo. They look different, they feel slightly different, and they often have different price tags. But when it comes to everyday cooking, there is one big question most home cooks ask first: which chopping board lasts longer? What is the difference between bamboo and carbonised bamboo? Both boards start life the same way. They are made from fast growing bamboo grass that is sliced, dried and pressed into boards...

If you have a beautiful acacia or bamboo chopping board, you already know it is more than just a bit of wood on the worktop. Look after it properly and it will look stunning, feel silky smooth under the knife and last for years. The secret? Using the best food-safe oils for acacia and bamboo boards and using them well. In this guide we will walk through which oils are safe, which to avoid and how to build a simple care routine that keeps your board looking like it has just stepped out of a Deer & Oak photoshoot. Why...