Cutting Board vs Charcuterie Board Which is better for me?

With the abundance of social media sites, seller platforms like Etsy, and department stores showcasing cutting boards and charcuterie boards, you might be wondering, "What is the difference between a hardwood cutting board and a charcuterie board, and which is best for my needs?" These are great questions!

A cutting board is specifically designed to be used as a cutting surface during cooking preparation. Cutting boards can be made from various materials, including hardwoods, plastics, and tempered glass. For this article, we are focusing on the popular hardwood

cutting boards. These boards are typically made of strips of very hard hardwood that are seamed together to create a strong, stable surface that doesn’t bow, warp, or wobble. Generally, the harder the hardwood, the better it is for making cutting boards because it can withstand heavy cutting over a long period. Hardwoods are officially ranked for hardness on the Janka Hardness Scale. Since cutting boards are essential kitchen tools and see a lot of use, they may eventually show wear with cut marks covering the surface, which is not ideal for displaying and serving certain foods. To add a special touch, a hardwood cutting board can be personalized. Sun Kissed Laser offers many free personalization designs.

A charcuterie board is used as a serving platter for arranging assorted food items like cheeses, cured meats, breads, crackers, fruits, nuts, and jams. Like cutting boards, charcuterie boards can be made of hardwoods, plastics, and tempered glass. However, they do not need to be made from very hard hardwoods or seamed together; they can be made from solid pieces of softer hardwoods cut into interesting shapes and sizes. Aesthetically, most hosts prefer a board that fits their décor style or specific entertaining event. Charcuterie boards come in a wide array of styles and sizes to match any aesthetic or special occasion, including sleek and modern, free-form artisan, country farmhouse, and holiday-inspired designs. Just like hardwood cutting boards, a wood charcuterie board can be personalized with a name, date, logo, etc. Sun Kissed Laser offers many trendy options that can be engraved with the purchase of a charcuterie board.

For these reasons, most people opt to have both a wooden cutting board and a charcuterie board in their entertaining arsenal. The cutting board serves its specific function of cutting, while the charcuterie board provides visual appeal (and lacks cut marks) when serving charcuterie and other foods. Whichever you decide to purchase, it is important to ensure that your cutting board or charcuterie board is a food-safe surface since food items will be directly placed on it. We do not recommend using anything that has been stained or clear-coated and prefer natural hardwood charcuterie boards for aesthetics and safety. This helps ensure there are no harmful chemicals absorbed into the food items. Sun Kissed Laser makes, personalizes, and sells a variety of both types of boards made from natural hardwoods at www.SKLD.shop and www.SunKissedlaser.Etsy.com. Custom design inquiries are also welcome.