Chopping without a cutting board can be a bit dicey. An unprotected blade can compromise your countertops with each slice. That's where a cutting board makes a world of difference, keeping surfaces safe as you cook. There are a variety of material choices when it comes to cutting boards including hygienic acrylic, classic wood, plastic, and even ones made from metal. We have assembled quite a selection for you to consider, each of which has a unique selling point.
We love this attractive take on the wooden cutting board that gives you three carved out compartments to separate your chopped food until you need to use it. There are also built-in juice grooves on both sides to stop counter spills.
This tidy set is comprised of four chopping boards, each with index-style labels for meat, fish, vegetables, or cooked food. The boards have a lipped edge, non-slip feet, and are safe to go through the dishwasher.
If you love your kitchen countertops and don't want to cover them with a board, this incredibly neutral clear acrylic option will go with any decor. It measures a generous 24-by-18 inches and boasts rubber feet and a lip to keep it in place.
Perfect for anyone concerned with hygiene, this cutting board has a patented five-layered construction which means you can peel off a layer at a time as it becomes worn. Claiming up to five years of use, it's made from BPA-free, FDA-approved, antimicrobial material.
Crafted from sustainably-sourced American black walnut with cherry and oak accents, this cutting board is undeniably attractive. The reversible design offers one completely flat side and one with a built-in well groove, perfect for use as a cheese or hors d'oeuvre board.
This clever option has an extendable arm so it will expand to fit most size kitchen sinks. It also has a removable, collapsible silicone colander with a stainless steel rim, so you can rinse and chop in one area.
Measuring in at a super-slim 1.6mm, this metallic board is made from 304 food-grade stainless steel. The smooth surface can be easily cleaned and sanitized for belt-and-braces protection again germs.
This chunky butcher block style board is made from sustainably-sourced Acacia. The deep juice groove helps keep your kitchen worktop clean while the recessed handles are useful for serving.
This amusing option is decorated with guidelines for different grid sizes and angles ensure your cuts are precise. It gives obsessive cooks guides for medium dice, small dice, brunoise, fine brunoise, batonnet, allumette, julienne, and fine julienne.
These no-nonsense, non-porous boards are a great starter set for all-round cutting tasks. Made of heavy-duty plastic with rubber edges, they are available in a fantastic range of over 20 colorways to match your kitchen decor.
This traditional marble slab is perfect to offer a cool surface for making pastry or dough. It can also double as a worktop-protecting trivet and looks good enough to use as a serving board.
This specialist product is handcrafted and finished in Vermont. It's designed primarily for use as a roast carving board, with metal spikes to hold your meat in place and deep grooves to catch the juices.
Another attractive choice, this cutting board has adjustable legs and can be used over gas or electric stovetops to maximize your usable space in the kitchen.
This set is made up of a main cutting board crafted from bamboo and seven color-coded flexible mats that feature food category icons to avoid cross-contamination.
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Meal prepping is easy when you have the right cutting board. There are a variety of different options made to protect your countertops as you chop. Our favorite product on the list is the HHXRISE bamboo cutting board. Its three grooved compartments are designed to store ingredients as you chop. The board, made of a beautiful rectangle of bamboo, even looks good enough to use as a serving tray when you have company.
If you need a specialist cutting board, the J.K. Adams Maple Wood Carving Board with Spikes is designed to hold meat steady as you carve with convenient metal spikes. Likewise, the Home Basics Marble Cutting Board Slab is probably most useful to those who do a lot of baking.