At Hardwood Lumber Company we create high-quality wooden cutting boards from the same lumber that we use for our Butcher Block Countertops and Custom Wood Furniture.

Each hardwood cutting board is made-to-order to your exact specifications from size, to wood type, and even extra features like a handle or juice groove. 

What is the best wood for a cutting board?

The truth is the best wood for a cutting board is mostly a matter of preference. We offer an extensive list of wood species options including:

• Birch

• Cherry

• Maple

• Oak

• Walnut

• And More!

Wood species from Birch to Maple, all the way to African Mahogany make excellent raw material for a wood cutting board. Customers often like lighter natural wood cutting board colors so that they can be confident they’ve cleaned it without missing any spots. 

Wood Cutting Board Styles & Shapes

A wood cutting board shaped to your purpose makes your work in the kitchen much easier. Hardwood Lumber offers many different styles and shapes suited to your needs. 

Our paddle cutting boards are perfect for food preparation as well as serving. Meanwhile, our cutting board rounds make the perfect centerpiece for charcuterie.

For the enthusiastic home cook, our traditional style butcher’s chopping blocks are built thick and study enough for the most demanding cleaver. For homeowners that want the perfect country kitchen, our live-edge cutting boards offer the ultimate rustic look to your kitchen. If nothing else, our expert millworkers can craft a fully custom cutting board to your exact specifications. 

Because all of our cutting boards are made to order, most enter shipping within 1-2 weeks. Lead times vary based on order volume and seasonal demand. If you have any concerns please contact our sales team online or by phone at 1-800-7-98-1269.

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

We have in-depth resources on wood cutting board cleaning as well as ongoing care and maintenance. The quick answer is dish soap and warm water. You do not want to soak a wooden cutting board for a long period of time. Instead scrub all sides of your cutting board with a sponge and then rinse making sure to remove any last food waste or suds.

Let the board completely dry and then treat it with butcher block oil and conditioner to keep it food safe.

Can you put a wooden cutting board in the dishwasher?

No. Wood cutting boards can last a lifetime if properly maintained. If they’re cleaned inside a dishwasher the wood will quickly saturate and warp from the wash cycles and heat changes.

Running your wooden cutting board through the dishwasher will quickly make it ineffective and unsafe due to the potential of cracking, mold, and other water-based bacteria.