Beech cutlery tray – 3, 4 or 5 compartments for the kitchen

Your guests are already at the table, the food smells wonderful – and you're rummaging through the drawer for the cake forks. A beech wood cutlery tray brings lasting calm: knives, forks, spoons and even the bottle opener each get their own compartment, as if made for your kitchen drawer. From now on, you just reach in and have the right piece in your hand straight away.

What changes for you

• You lay the table faster and more calmly – because every piece of cutlery sits in its own compartment and there's no more sorting.
• Your drawer looks tidy and well organised. The clear compartments make it easy. Choose the cutlery insert with 3, 4 or 5 compartments.
• You'll enjoy your well-organised drawer for a long time – because the tray is made from sturdy beech wood and sanded smooth.
• At parties and events, you can easily carry the cutlery wherever you need it – the catering versions have large compartments and handle recesses on the sides.
• You'll find the right size for your drawer – because there are several sizes and finishes to choose from.

Why this cutlery tray makes a difference every day

A drawer where everything has its place saves you a few moves every single day – when cooking, laying the table or emptying the dishwasher. Instead of loose bits and pieces, you see a clear order that suits the rest of your kitchen. And the warm beech wood brings a touch of nature to a spot you open every day.

Material & finish

The cutlery tray is made from beech wood and, sanded smooth, feels pleasant in your hand – no rough patches, nothing catching when you reach in. The edges are grooved and neatly glued, making the tray sturdy and durable, even with daily use. It is made in the EU. As wood is a purely natural material, every piece turns out slightly differently: varying shades, lively grain and the occasional small knot. This isn't a flaw – it makes your cutlery tray one of a kind.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: beech wood, sanded smooth
• Versions: 3, 4 or 5 compartments
• Finishes: natural unlacquered, natural lacquered or colour lacquered (oak, alder, walnut)
• Household versions: approx. 34 x 24.5 x 4.2 cm to 36 x 27 x 5 cm
• Catering versions: 40 x 30 x 11 cm (3 compartments) and 52 x 30 x 11 cm (4 compartments), with large compartments and handle recesses on the sides
• Grooved edges, neatly glued

How to use the cutlery tray

• At home in the kitchen drawer: as a cutlery tray for your drawer, you sort your knives, forks, spoons and cake forks once – and find everything at first reach when cooking and laying the table.
• At afternoon coffee: cake forks and teaspoons are ready and kept separate – you lay the table without searching.
• In restaurants, snack bars or pubs: the catering version with large compartments sits at the service station – your team can grab what they need quickly when laying tables, without detours to the kitchen.
• At events, in the party room or for catering: thanks to the handle recesses on the sides, you carry all the cutlery to the buffet in one go – setting up is noticeably quicker.

Good to know about beechwood

Beech is one of the hardest native woods, which is why it has been used for kitchen utensils for generations – from wooden spoons to chopping boards. This very hardness benefits the cutlery tray too: it withstands daily contact with knives, forks and spoons for the long haul, whether at home or in a catering business.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: simply wipe out the cutlery tray with a slightly damp cloth when needed and let it dry. Spare the natural material constant moisture and the dishwasher – and the beech wood will keep its calm, well-kept look for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Beech wood cutlery tray, household, 5 compartments, natural unlacquered, 36 x 27 x 5 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, household, 5 compartments, walnut lacquered, 36 x 27 x 5 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, household, 4 compartments, oak lacquered, 34 x 24.5 x 4.2 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, household, 4 compartments, natural lacquered, 34 x 24.5 x 4.2 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, household, 4 compartments, alder lacquered, 35.5 x 27 x 4.5 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, household, 4 compartments, walnut lacquered, 35.5 x 27 x 4.5 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, catering, 3 compartments, natural unlacquered, 40 x 30 x 11 cm
• Beech wood cutlery tray, catering, 4 compartments, natural unlacquered, 52 x 30 x 11 cm
• Versions can be selected subject to availability; you'll receive one cutlery tray in the version you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Will the cutlery tray fit my drawer? The household versions are designed as cutlery inserts for drawers and, depending on the version, measure 34 x 24.5 x 4.2 cm to 36 x 27 x 5 cm – it's best to quickly measure your drawer beforehand.

What's the difference between the household and catering versions? At 11 cm high, the catering trays (3 and 4 compartments) are much deeper and have large compartments and handle recesses on the sides – so they're easy to carry even when full of cutlery.

Is the tray lacquered or unlacquered? Both are available: there are natural unlacquered versions as well as lacquered versions in natural, oak, alder and walnut.

Why does my tray look slightly different from the picture? Beech wood is a natural material – shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. That's exactly what makes every cutlery tray unique.

How do I care for the wood properly? Simply wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry; avoid the dishwasher and constant moisture.

In the end, it's not about a beech wood box. It's about the moment you open the drawer, everything is in its place and you can focus entirely on cooking and your guests. Just choose the size that suits your kitchen – at Bütic you'll find the right version for home and catering.