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Oak chopping boards, made by hand.

Oak is the classic British chopping-board timber — hard, dense and close-grained, with a pale golden colour that deepens under oil. It takes daily knife work and lasts for years with a little care. Every oak board here is built by hand by Ewald from British-supplied hardwood, finished with food-safe oil, in a workshop outside Selby, North Yorkshire.

16 boards · handmade in North YorkshireFrom British-supplied hardwoods

Common questions

Is oak good for a chopping board?

Yes. Oak is a hard, dense, close-grained hardwood that stands up to daily knife work and lasts for years with a little care — one of the classic British timbers for kitchenware.

Will an oak board stain?

Oak is high in tannins, so very acidic foods or wet metal left on the surface can mark it. Wipe spills and dry the board after use and it stays clean; a re-oil lifts the surface back.

How do I care for an oak chopping board?

Hand-wash, dry it on edge, and re-oil with a food-safe oil when it looks dry. Never the dishwasher.