Chopping Boards UK: Durable & Colour-Coded Cutting Boards

Commercial Chopping Boards

In a professional kitchen, your tools can make or break your workflow—and one of the most essential tools is a commercial chopping board. Designed to withstand heavy use, these cutting boards offer the durability, safety, and hygiene needed in restaurants, catering businesses, and food production facilities.

There are certain things no kitchen can do without, and a good chopping board is one of them. From chopping onions to serve in a curry to slicing beef to go into a Sunday roast, every chef realizes just what a difference the proper surface can make. A solid, rugged board translates to quicker prep time, safer handling, and less cleanup. More than that, it keeps your kitchen clean.

At Catering Base, we provide chopping boards that UK kitchens use every day. If you're a high street bakery, a takeaway in London, or a café in Manchester, our boards are for working kitchens where time is of the essence, there are spills along the way, and cleanliness is never a choice.

Why the Right Chopping Board Matters

Selecting a chopping board is more than just being convenient; it's about food safety, efficiency, and professionalism. In the UK, there are strict rules on hygiene, which means you must prepare raw and ready-to-eat foods separately. It's for this reason that professional kitchens employ different coloured chopping boards to avoid cross-contamination.

A chopping board cutting surface that is too small, too lightweight, or too absorbent just makes you go slower. You want one that can withstand the pressure of long hours, wash up easily, and not slide around when you're working quickly. That's precisely what our boards provide.

Large and Extra-Large Chopping Boards for Faster Prep

There's nothing more frustrating than attempting to prep on a small surface. Food slips off, the mess gets all over, and you end up spending more time cleaning than cooking. That's why we provide huge chopping boards and extra huge chopping boards for hectic kitchens.

More room to move:

Quicker chopping with less disruption
Less mess that spills over your counter
Safely handling raw meat and bulk vegetables

If you’re prepping in bulk, a big veg chopping board or meat chopping board makes all the difference.

Plastic Chopping Boards – The Professional Choice

When it comes to commercial kitchens, plastic chopping boards are the gold standard. Unlike wooden boards, they don’t absorb liquid, smells, or bacteria. Unlike glass, they won’t damage your knives.

Our plastic cutting chopping boards are:

Non-porous – no liquid absorption
Dishwasher-safe – easy to clean, fast
Long-lasting – constructed to withstand heavy, constant use
Sturdy – heavy enough to remain stable as you chop

This makes them ideal for use in butchers, sandwich outlets, bakeries', restaurants, and takeaways.

Colour-Coded Chopping Boards for Food Safety

Food safety guidelines in the UK suggest the use of coloured chopping boards for various foods. This prevents cross-contamination and keeps your kitchen in line. Even in smaller kitchens, having at least two colours makes a huge difference.

At Catering Base, we provide red chopping boards and white chopping boards that cover the majority of prep areas.

Red chopping board – for raw meat like beef, pork, and lamb.

White chopping board – for dairy, bakery, and bread products, or as a general-purpose chopping board.

This is an easy system that is simple for staff to use and makes your kitchen safer.

What Colour Chopping Board for Cooked Meat?

One of the most asked questions that we get is: "What colour chopping board for cooked meat?"

Most kitchens in the UK follow the convention of yellow chopping boards for cooked meat. But if you have red and white boards only, the best thing to do is to have cooked meat kept strictly apart from raw meat, with red always being used for raw meat.

If your kitchen requires a broader variety, we can recommend a complete chopping board set with additional colour schemes.

Small Chopping Boards for Fast Jobs

Not every prep task requires a behemoth board. There are times when you just require a small chopping board for cutting fruits, preparing garnishes, or building sandwiches. Small boards occupy less space and are simpler to clean between fast tasks.

Our selection features compact and full-size chopping boards, so you can choose what suits your kitchen workflow.

Selecting the Best Chopping Board for Your Kitchen

So, the best chopping board for a pro kitchen? It all depends on your operation:

For meat preparation, a red, heavy-duty chopping board provides you with the strength and hygiene control you require.

For the dairy and the bakery, a white chopping board is clean to handle food on.

For bulk preparation, an extra-large chopping board provides you with room to work effectively.

For new kitchens, a chopping board set is the simplest means of establishing zones of hygiene.

The ideal board allows you to remain quick, safe, and organized.

Why Professionals Prefer Catering Base

We’re more than a catering supplier; we’re a partner to kitchens across the UK. Our chopping boards are trusted because they are built for the realities of professional food prep.

Here’s why chefs and caterers choose us:

Food-grade plastic that meets hygiene standards
Won’t absorb odours, liquids, or stains
Bulk packs available to save money and restock fast
UK-based company with quick dispatch
Competitive prices without cutting corners
Support team that helps you pick the right size or set

From small cafés to catering giants, our chopping boards are designed to perform.

Popular Chopping Boards You Can Order Today

If you’re unsure where to start, here are our best-selling options:

Heavy-duty red chopping board – ideal for raw meat prep
White chopping board – perfect for bakery, dairy, and sandwich stations
Chopping board set – keeps prep organised and compliant
Extra-large chopping board – for busy kitchens that require speed and room

One, a few, or the whole shebang – no matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered.

Ready to Upgrade Your Chopping Boards?

If your existing boards are stained, warped, or floating around the countertop, it's time to upgrade. A clean, sturdy, colour-coded chopping board is not just great, it's stress-free.

At Catering Base, we keep it easy

Choose your board size and colour
Shop online with speedy UK delivery
Begin preparing with confidence

Explore our complete range of chopping boards trusted in UK kitchens and get your food preparation back on track today!

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I chop on a red chopping board?

Red boards are generally for chopping raw meat such as beef, pork, and lamb. It stops cross-contamination with ready-to-eat foods.

What do I chop on a white chopping board?

White chopping boards are also commonly used for dairy, bread, and bakery. Some use them for general prep work such as chopping boiled eggs or cheese.

Are your chopping boards dishwasher-safe?

Yes, we make all of our chopping boards using dishwasher-safe plastic. They're easy to clean and won't absorb odours or stains.

Can I purchase a whole chopping board set?

Certainly. We offer chopping board sets for kitchens requiring a more systematic and hygienic working process. Sets are great for training new employees or replacing your kitchen equipment at once.

What is the perfect chopping board for a catering business?

It really depends on what you do most. If you are handling a lot of raw meat, a red heavy board is the way to go. For prep work or bakery, a white heavy board is the way to go. In either of these situations, all of our boards are designed to withstand professional use.