The Foundation of Every Prep Station
A cutting board does more work than almost any other kitchen tool — it protects your countertops, protects your knife edge, and gives you a stable, hygienic surface for every prep task. At Tarzian West for Housewares, Brooklyn's neighborhood kitchen store for over 50 years, our cutting board selection spans every material, size, and use case: wood prep boards, carving boards with juice canals, slate and marble display boards, food-safe plastic boards, and silicone mats.
Wood — Maple & Cherry — Wood is the gold standard for knife-friendly prep surfaces. The Maple Prep Board and Maple Reversible Carving Board 20"x14" from J.K. Adams for heirloom-quality Vermont-made maple boards that are gentle on edges and built to last decades. The Cherry Carving Board 20"x14" for a stunning cherry wood surface with a carved juice canal that captures drippings during carving and serving.
Teak — The Lightweight Edge Grain Teakwood Essential Cutting Board and Oval Teak Board for a natural-oil-rich wood that resists moisture, warping, and cracking better than most. Teak's density and stability make it a long-lasting choice for prep and serving.
Acacia — The Herringbone Acacia for a visually striking herringbone pattern board that doubles as a serving piece.
Decorative & Artist Boards — The Fredericks & Mae Blue & White Cutting Board and Laura Zindel Maple Square Serving Board for boards that are as much decorative objects as they are functional — handcrafted designs that belong on display.
Slate — The Slate Cutting Board and Slate Paddle Cutting Board for a dramatic dark surface that photographs beautifully and doubles as a charcuterie or cheese display board.
Marble — The Marble Abstract Design Cheese & Cutting Board for a striking marble surface — cool to the touch (ideal for pastry work and chocolate), beautiful as a serving board.
Plastic / NSF — The OXO Good Grips Everyday Cutting Board and Dexas NSF Polysafe Cutting Board with Well, 15"x20" for dishwasher-safe plastic boards rated for food service use. The Dexas High-Density Cutting Board and Dexas Superboard for compact, affordable everyday prep boards that are easy to clean and gentle on knives.
Silicone — The Silipot Silicone Cutting Board for a flexible, non-slip surface that can be rolled up for easy cleaning and storage.
Flexible Mats — The Elements Flexi Mat Set-3 for a color-coded set of flexible cutting mats — useful for keeping different proteins and produce surfaces separate and preventing cross-contamination.
Small Boards & Serving — The Q-Tee Cutting Board 7.5"x4" for a compact countertop companion. The Epicurean Handy Plus Series Cut & Serve Board and Epicurean EPI-BUTTER Cutlery Board Butter for Epicurean's dishwasher-safe composite boards — lightweight, knife-friendly, and NSF certified.
Board Care — The Bees Wax Conditioner, J.K. Adams Formula 68 Wood Conditioner, and Mineral Oil for keeping wood boards hydrated, sealed, and in peak condition for years.
