For dicing up a storm.
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Armed with the right chopping board, the world is your oyster (or the world of cooking is anyway). Whether you’re chopping up leaves for your salad, or carving your annual ham come Christmas, the chopping board is a true non-negotiable when it comes to kitchen essentials.
We recommend these 6 handy options.
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The Cooks Collective Bamboo Carving Board, $99.95, Myer
Forget about cutting veg – this chopping board is focused on helping you carve your meat. Crafted from renewable bamboo, this piece weaves in a centre pyramid grip to make carving of a sturdy roast chook or pumpkin as easy as pie. Plus, there are even carved channels to help funnel away any excess juice while you’re slicing.
The Cooks Collective Acacia End Grain Cutting Board, $149.95, Myer
Though far more eye-catching is this chopping board cut from renewable Acacia wood with an end grain finish. Perhaps best saved for presenting your cheese plates over chopping your chicken, this hefty piece may be more expensive than usual but is a statement-making addition to any table.
OXO Good Grips Prep Cutting Board, $84.95, Harris Scarfe
If you prioritise function over form, head straight for the OXO Good Grips Prep Cutting Board. A part of one seriously popular range, this cutting board isn’t particularly pretty but it is overwhelmingly practical. A non-porous construction means it will remain odour-free, with the double-sided design preventing cross-contamination. Plus it features non-slip feet for slicing safety.
John Boos Maple Classic Reversible Wood End Grain Chopping Block, from $448, Amazon
Sure, these John Boos chopping blocks sit at the higher end of the scale, but they are made in the USA’s Illinois by hand, using the same techniques they’ve been embracing since 1887. It’s safe to say that this is no ordinary chopping block, but an artisanal take on the kitchen favourite (made from beautiful maple wood to boot) that is as easy on the eye as it will be on your knives.
Alex Liddy Round Acacia Board, $79.99, House.com.au
Embrace a rustic edge in your kitchen with this chopping board from Alex Liddy that’s as round as the moon. Crafted in a paddle-board style with hanging option to prevent clutter, this kitchen all-rounder (pardon the pun) is another acacia-based cooking tool that will look as good at your sink as it will as a part of your tablescape.
Joseph Joseph Index Coloured Chopping Board Set Large, from $112, Amazon
If organisation in the kitchen means far more to you than a pretty place to chop, get a good look at this Joseph Joseph chopping board set. The index-style collection of four different boards is coded by food group (veggies, raw meats, fish, and cooked foods) to prevent any cross-contamination. Made from BPA-free, food-safe plastics, this colourful quartet is a handy addition to any benchtop.
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