Chopping boards have come a long way from their utilitarian roots. Today, they’re workhorses with a little extra charm – stylish enough to leave on display and versatile enough to moonlight as serving trays. From hand-hewn timber and bold recycled plastics to repurposed skate decks and beyond, here are nine options that promise to spruce up your prep routine (and beautify your kitchen bench).
Nine of the best chopping boards to shop in Australia
Supper Supply The Big Board
$60
As a follow-up to the brand’s cult squeezy olive oil, Supper Supply introduces a chopping board to its repertoire of kitchen essentials. Sydney couple (and founders) Daniella and Billy designed the aesthetic tool with home chefs and the planet in mind. It’s kind on knifes, dishwasher-safe, and made from renewable sugarcane and post-consumer recycled plastic. Never miss a moment. Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter today.SUBSCRIBE NOW Fat Tuesdays Tomato Board
$130
If you know the Fat Tuesdays speckled chopping boards, you’ll know they tend to run hot off the shelves – typically selling out within hours of release. But their slower-moving, colour-block counterparts are not to be overlooked. Sustainability is the MO here, not an afterthought. Every bit of the smooth, weighty boards is made from post-consumer plastic, plus they’re forever recyclable via Sydney manufacturer Defy Design. Designer Meg Yonson is a food stylist and recipe developer, so you’re wise to trust her handiwork. TS Makers Blackbutt and Spotted Gum Check Board
$259
T and S are Tim and Sarah Ford – the makers of a squiggly range of hardwood homewares. Here they sidestep into straight edges with a checkerboard of blackbutt and Queensland spotted gum. Each hefty number is handmade in Sydney’s inner west. The timber pieces are hand-selected; the parquetry is cut and glued, then the boards are lavishly oiled. Check and mate. Pinchy Spanner Crab
$80
Pinchy’s wavy, technicolour boards add a certain funkiness to kitchen hangs. Take the Spanner Crab colourway: a crustacean-inspired shock of orange that’ll jazz up meal prep – or your dining table, should your motives be aesthetically driven. The Melbourne-designed, food-safe collection is from Maddie Begala, a social media-savvy recipe developer and dietitian. (You can whack them in the dishwasher, too.) Citta Sampa Arch Board
$119
Beautifully crafted homewares by Kiwi design house Citta always rank high on our wish list. With sculpted curves and a natural timber grain, the Sampa board serves just as well as a platter as it does for kitchen preparation. It’s 3D-designed in New Zealand, made from solid American oak, and finished with a food-safe oil for an elegant implement that’ll stand the test of time. Clash City Wood Talulla
$239
These vintage pinstripes have the same laid-back cool as a ’70s-era skater. Which checks out because this retro beauty is actually made from repurposed skate decks, with a backing of Tassie blackwood. The man behind the boards is Tim from TS Makers (Clash City is his skate-themed brand), and he sends each one with a pot of beeswax balsam to keep it looking schmick. Baldwin Studios Cutting Board
$120
These round numbers are a dependable and design-forward add to your kitchen – giving your food room to bring the personality. Plus, you can feel good about shopping from a Melbourne maker who prioritises the planet. Local timber? Always. Powering the studio? Renewables. Everything’s recycled, the boards are crafted from dining table offcuts, and the delivery carbon is offset. Groovy. Indigo Love Spencer Wooden Serving Board
$55
Add some dimension to your kitchen bench (or tablescape) with the bolstered chopping board from Indigo Love. The New South Wales artisanal design collectors deliver one-of-a-kind pieces to elevate your home – and the Spencer board is no different. It’s expertly crafted from one solid piece of timber and serves as a stylish yet practical tool for dinner parties and beyond. Our Place Daily Board
$65
The internet’s favourite colourful cookware brand Our Place has made waves since its local launch in Australia. And the label’s collection of kitchen accessories is just as much of a hit. The Daily Board comes in your choice of five playful colours and is made from 100 per cent recycled plastic with a grainy texture for comfortable slicing, minus the slip. A version of this article appeared in Domain Review, in partnership with Broadsheet.
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