What Size Cutting Board Should I Buy? 5 Questions That Can Help You Find The Right Fit

Whether you’ve noticed Boos Block cutting boards on your favorite cooking show or you’ve heard about them from a fellow home chef, there’s a good chance you’re wondering what size cutting board to choose. It’s a common question, and the great news is we can help you find the right fit with just a few questions. But first, let’s define the three sizes.

·      Small: 18" x 12" or smaller

·      Medium: 20" x 15"

·      Large: 24" x 18" or larger

What does a typical meal look like for you?

If you’re cooking for just yourself or for two, a small board may offer enough space for everyday prep. It’s big enough for slicing smaller fruits and vegetables, making sandwiches, and cutting up ingredients for dinner. If you have a larger family or prepare complex meals, you may want more workspace. Medium boards are the all-purpose choice for most home cooks, as they offer room for chopping multiple vegetables, trimming chicken, slicing bread, and other everyday meal prep tasks.

Many home cooks keep several cutting boards handy, so they can grab a smaller one for quick snacks and a larger one for meal prep.

Do you entertain often?

Every family and friend group needs someone who loves to cook and gather. If you’re that host, a large board might be for you. Perfect for entertaining, large boards let you break down large cuts of meat, carve brisket or turkey, or prep multiple ingredients at once. Think holiday meals or backyard grill outs. Large cutting boards are also great for serving charcuterie or grilled foods.

How much space do you have?

Have a smaller kitchen or prefer a lightweight board that’s easy to store and clean? A small cutting board will be a good fit. A small board can be a great secondary board too: something you grab when you’re chopping fruit for breakfast or slicing up carrots or cheese for lunch.

Have a mid-size kitchen? A medium cutting board will give you more workspace without taking up too much counter space.

Working in a generous space with lots of countertops? A large cutting board will give you maximum workspace and serve as a full-time addition to your kitchen – one that will look great as an everyday complement to your countertops.

Do you can or freeze foods?

Whether you’re preserving garden-fresh produce so you can enjoy it year-round or you’re batch-cooking family dinners, a large board can make prep easier. If you have the countertop space to make a large board your everyday workspace – or you want multiple boards and have space to tuck the large board away when it’s not in use – consider something like this large Maple Cutting Board with Juice Groove.

Are you looking for additional features?

Once you have your size selected, think about additional features that could make your new cutting board the perfect fit.

If you:

·      Want to use your cutting board for serving

·      Grill frequently

·      Want a large board

Consider Integrated finger grips.

If you’ve prepared a beautiful charcuterie board, you’re moving a carved roast to the holiday table, or you’re carrying dinner from the grill to the kitchen, the last thing you want to worry about is dropping your cutting board. Recessed grips make lifting and carrying boards easier, especially large ones.

If you:

·      Cook meats

·      Cut juicy vegetables and tomatoes 

Consider a juice groove.

A recessed groove helps catch juices from meats, such as steaks, brisket, or turkey, and juicy produce, such as watermelon and tomatoes. It helps keep countertops cleaner and makes cleanup easier.

If you:

·      Are looking for an everyday board

·      Do a lot of food prep

Consider a reversible design.

A two-sided board gives you double the usable surface and extends the life of your board by distributing wear across both sides. You could also use one side for prep and the other for presentation. Most Boos Block cutting boards are reversible, so you have options in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Ready to choose your next cutting board? Remember this quick recap.

·      Small cutting boards offer everyday convenience.

·      Medium cutting boards offer the most versatility.

·      Large cutting boards provide maximum workspace.

·      Features such as integrated finger grips or a juice groove can add additional functionality to your cutting board.