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Chopping boards for every kind of cook

Rosalyn Fannin

Updated July 3, 2024 - 6.31am

9PR: The best chopping boards for every ingredient — 9Product Reviews / iStock / Swiss Diamond

Whether you're the home chef who spends hours in the kitchen, meal prepping for the week ahead or just trying to get dinner on the table, every kitchen needs a chopping board or two, or three.

Before buying a chopping board there's a bit to consider. From price to extra features and whether it's storage-friendly or dishwasher-safe, you can get lost down the rabbit hole when shopping for your next board.

To help you pick the best board for your needs, we've rounded up a list that promises to do the hard research for you.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Best hardwood chopping boards

Hardwood chopping boards are the best for your knives as they absorb the pressure applied to the blade without dulling its sharpness. Hardwood boards are often durable and long-lasting and are typically made from acacia, cherry, maple, walnut, oak, beech and teak.

Compared to other woods, they are less likely to build up with bacteria as they are less porous. They are better boards to use for fruit, vegetables and cooked ingredients, however, they can be maintained with oiling to further prevent moisture build-up and make them safe for cutting meat.

Jamie Oliver by Tefal Wooden Acacia Board

Here for $62.90

Endorsed by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, this Tefal Acacia Board is not only great in the kitchen but also even better for the environment thanks to its FSC certification. This means it's a more eco-friendly choice with wood coming from sustainable forests.

Wiltshire End Grain Cutting Board

Buy now for $68.55

This Wiltshire chopping board has an end grain build using different pieces of wood and fusing them to show a cross-section of the tree and its rings, giving off a checkerboard appearance. This board also has indented handles to carry from bench to bench.

Swiss Diamond Long Grain Acacia Chopping Board

Get it here for $69.95

Designed with edge grain wood, this Swiss Diamond board is great for tackling large ingredients thanks to it's, it measures 50cm x 35cm giving you more space to work with.

Stanley Rogers Acacia Chopping Board

Get yours for $44.95

Measuring 38cm x 25cm with a depth of 1.8cm, this Stanley Rogers Acacia chopping board is simple, subtle and will suit any kitchen.

Best bamboo chopping boards

Different to hardwood, bamboo chopping boards are a more eco-friendly alternative as bamboo is a fast-growing and renewable material. These boards are not as hard on knives as hardwood but are more prone to scratching. Bamboo boards are safer to use with meat as they prevent the absorption of juices from the raw meats to minimise bacteria growth.

Joseph Joseph Cut&Carve Bamboo Chopping Board

On Amazon for $59.95 On The Iconic for $99.95

Great for large pieces of meat, the Joseph Joseph Cut&Carve has a gripped centre to hold the meat in place as you cut. It is built with slopped edges to retain the juices in the board and smooth corners to easily pour. You can buy it on sale now on Amazon for 40 per cent off.

Scanpan Bamboo Cutting Board 3-Piece Set

Buy it here for $27.95

Adding to the versatility of regular bamboo board, this Scanpan set is oil-treated to make it even more resistant to absorption and each board is 4cm thick to sustain hard chops. They also have a hole in the corner to hang for easy storage.

Salter 3-Piece Chopping Board Set

Discounted to $42.30

This Salter board set comes with three boards, each with a different size and ingredient labelling to prevent cross-contamination. One buyer says this set offers a "Great selection of sizes" and is "easy to clean, strong, but nice and light."

Best plastic chopping boards

Plastic boards are more budget-friendly than the other alternatives making them a good option for everyday use. They can be easily cleaned, with many being dishwasher-safe. The only downfall is that they are harder on knives and quicker to dull them.

OXO Double-Sided Everyday Cutting Board

Here for $27.95

This thin, double-sided OXO chopping board ticks all the boxes with its tampered edges for a softer and more comfortable grip when carrying and non-slip feet to sit firmly in place on your counter. It also has a built-in drip catcher to prevent juices from spilling.

House of Nunu Choppy Board

Get yours here for $99

This bold House of Nunu chopping board is made from HDPE plastic with a confetti design that adds a different kind of flavour to your kitchen. It has rubber feet to keep the board in place as you chop and is recommended for handwashing only.

Avanti Utility Bar Board

Buy today for $11.95

Measuring 19cm long, this Avanti Utility Bar Board has a non-slip base and is designed for cutting a piece of fruit for a snack rather than a full meal.

Joseph Joseph Nest 3-Piece Chopping Board Set

Now 51% off on Amazon $124.95 on The Iconic

Coming in a subtle grey set to suit any kitchen, this set includes three different-sized textured boards. Each board is built with a stainless steel carry bar and the entire set comes with a stand that holds each board separately to provide airflow. Buy your set now on Amazon for $61.37.

Joseph Joseph Folio Icon 4-Piece Chopping Board Set

On sale for $83.25 on Amazon Now $149.95 on The Iconic

These non-slip boards are brightly coloured with icons indicating what should be cut on each to prevent cross-contamination – blue for raw fish, red for raw meat, green for vegetables and white for cooked food.

Unique chopping boards to consider

Dreamfarm Fledge Bamboo 2-Piece Double-Sided Cutting Boards

Get yours for $69.97

The 'Fledge' in the Dreamfarm Fledge Bamboo Cutting Boards refers to edges you can flip up or down to turn the board into a carry tray or as a way to collect the juices. These boards are made with 3-ply food-safe lamination making it dishwasher-safe and come with a stand to prevent the board from falling over.

Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Plus Folding Chopping Board

On Amazon for $24.47 On The Iconic for $34.95

If you've ever cut all your ingredients only to have a few drop on the floor before they've even started cooking, then you need this board. The Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot has folding sides to easily pour all your chopped ingredients into a pan or onto a plate. You can buy yours now in green, pale blue and black.

Joseph Joseph DoorStore 2-Piece Chopping Board Set

Now $38.20 on Amazon Now $59.95 on The Iconic

The Joseph Joseph DoorStore Chopping Board Set is the kitchen storage solution to keep your countertops free from clutter. It comes with two chopping boards in the cupboard storage case that sticks inside your cabinet door with adhesive tape.

MASTERPRO Cutting Board with Tray

Get it here for $89.99

This MASTERPRO bamboo board comes with a stainless steel tray built underneath to store your knives and other kitchen utensils or use to scrape the scraps away and leave your ingredients prepped on the board above.