Wood Cutting Boards: The Ultimate Guide by Mevell

Welcome to Mevell's collection of premium handcraftedwood cutting boards, where quality, functionality, and design meet to elevate your kitchen experience and food prep. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, a goodcutting board is one of the most essential tools in your kitchen. We offer a wide variety ofwood boards, including eye-catchingwalnut boards,maple end grain cutting boards, and everything in between.

Why Choose a Wood Cutting Board?

Awooden cutting board isn't just beautiful to look at; it's also built for performance. Compared toplastic cutting boards, wood is more durable, gentler on knives, and naturally antibacterial. Whether you'recutting bread, chopping vegetables, slicing meats, or preparing a charcuterie board, a high-qualitywood grain surface gives you a reliable and attractive foundation.

Our cutting boards are made fromsustainably harvestedNorth American hardwoods, specificallywalnut,maple, andcherry, chosen for their perfect balance of hardness, resistance toknife marks, and natural beauty.

Types of Cutting Boards

Face Grain Cutting Boards

Face grain cutting boards showcase the natural beauty of the wood. Made by gluing wood planks with the wide surface (the "face") facing up, these boards are a moreaffordable option that also doubles as aserving platter. While not ideal for heavy-duty prep, they’re perfect forcharcuterie boards,cheese plates, and light kitchen tasks.

Edge Grain Cutting Boards

Edge cutting boards are made by gluing boards with their narrow edges facing up. This creates a durablecutting surface that resists knife marks and warping. These boards are ideal for daily use and strike a balance between strength and cost. Ourwooden chopping boards in this category are a favorite among both novice cooks and seasoned chefs.

End Grain Cutting Boards

End grain butcher blocks are the gold standard for serious cooks and professionals. Often referred to as butcher blocks or end-grain boards, these boards are made by gluing together small wood blocks with the end grain facing upward. This construction creates a self-healing cutting surface — the wood fibers separate under the knife and close back up after — making it incredibly durable and gentler on knives.

 

Among our top choices are the end- grain maple board and the walnut end-grain cutting board, prized for their durability, beautiful grain patterns, and ability to withstand heavy chopping without dulling your blades. These boards are more premium and often more expensive than edge-grain alternatives, but the longevity and performance make them a smart investment.

 

Whether you’re dicing vegetables, breaking down a roast, or slicing brisket, a maple end-grain cutting board provides the reliability and resilience you need in a high-performance kitchen tool.

Features That Matter

  • Juice groove: Many of our boards feature an addedjuice groove to catch liquids and keep your counters clean.

  • Board butter &mineral oil: We recommend regularly oiling your board withmineral oil or our in-houseboard butter to maintain the finish and preventwarping and splitting.

  • Dishwasher safe? No. Avoid soaking insoapy water or putting your board in thedishwasher, which can damage the wood. Hand-wash only.

Cutting Board Sustainability

All Mevell boards are crafted fromsustainably harvested wood. We work only with suppliers committed to ethical forestry practices. Plus, for every cutting board sold, we plant a tree to give back to the planet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Care for a Wooden Cutting Board?

Cutting board is easy to care fore, Wipe clean with warm, soapy water and dry immediately. Applymineral oil orboard butter every few weeks depending on use. Never submerge or run through thedishwasher.

Which Wood Is Best for Cutting Boards?

Maple,walnut, andcherry are the gold standard. They strike the ideal balance between hardness and beinggentler on knives. Avoid overlyporous materials like bamboo, which tend to dull knives and absorb moisture.

Can I Use a Wood Cutting Board for Raw Meat?

Yes, but sanitize properly. Use separate boards for meats, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination. Ourraw meat guide offers safe practices forwooden cutting boards.

Are Wood Cutting Boards Better Than Plastic Boards?

Wood cutting boards offer a more durable and elegant solution compared toplastic cutting boards. Whileplastic can be thrown in thedishwasher, it tends to warp and deteriorate quickly.Wood, on the other hand, maintains its look and integrity over years with proper care.

Are Bamboo Boards Good?

Whilebamboo is popular, it's not the best choice. It's harder on knives, often containstoxic compounds, and is not assustainably harvested as many believe. Bamboo boards are also prone to splintering.


Explore our full range of cutting boards, includingacacia wood cutting boards,carving boards, andedge grain boards, and find the perfect fit for your cooking style. Whether you're prepping,chopping, or plating, Mevell boards offer unmatched beauty, durability, and sustainability.

Cutting board care is easy when you start with the right board. Choose Mevell, and experience the difference a premium board makes in your kitchen.