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English beech · End grain

Beech End-Grain Butcher Block

40cm x 30cm x 5.5cm

£120.00 Made to order, posted within 5 working days

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About this board

Built for serious use and designed to last, this end grain chopping board crafted from solid beech hardwood combines durability, performance, and understated visual character.

The board features a striking mosaic of end grain blocks. This construction isn’t just for looks: end grain surfaces are naturally kinder to knives, allowing the blade to slip between fibres rather than cutting across them. The result is a surface that helps maintain sharper edges for longer while also offering excellent resistance to wear.

The varied tones and grain patterns combined with the checkerboard construction give each board a unique appearance, with subtle contrast that stands out without overpowering your kitchen.

Finished smooth and treated with our own blend of food-safe mineral oil and beeswax, it has a warm, tactile feel that only improves with use.

At a substantial thickness, this board sits solidly on the worktop, providing a stable and dependable surface for everything from everyday prep to heavier butchery work.

Care

Hand wash and dry upright. Re-oil every 2–3 months. See our board care guide for the full routine.

Dimensions & weight

Size: 400 × 300 × 55 mm

Weight: 3.8 kg

Made to order, posted within 5 working days

Sizes are nominal. Each board is handmade to order and cut to make the most of its grain, so it can vary by up to 20 mm, usually on the generous side. If you need an exact size, add a note to your order.

Delivery

Royal Mail Tracked 48, free on all UK orders.

Handmade to order in our small UK workshop in Norfolk.

The workshop

Made in our small UK workshop.

Every board is cut, glued, finished and packed by us in Norfolk. Our timber is bought from UK merchants and finished with the wax we blend here ourselves.

  1. 01

    Timber selected

  2. 02

    Cut and jointed to size

  3. 03

    Sanded and finished with our wax

  4. 04

    Packed and posted