Lacquered wooden serving board – oval bark-edge board

Your guests are already at the table. The cheese has been cut and the cold meats are ready. All that's missing now is the stage. With the oval bark-edge board made of ash or alder wood, you can lay out your bread-and-cold-cuts supper nicely. The natural bark edge frames the smoothly sanded, lacquered surface. Ham, cheese and fruit fit on it in a clear layout. A simple dinner becomes a moment people remember.

What changes for you

• Your table looks more inviting without much decorating – because the natural bark edge and the visible wood grain speak for themselves.
• You can serve cold meats, cheese and fruit straight on the wood with complete peace of mind – because the surface is food-safe.
• Setting out food is quick and easy – the very smooth, lacquered surface simply wipes clean with a damp cloth.
• You'll find the right size for every gathering – from a small snack board for two to a long platter for the buffet, available from approx. 30 to 100 cm in length.
• You get a piece like no other – because the grain, colour and line of the bark make every board one of a kind.

Why this bark-edge board makes a difference every day

A well-laid table is all about the little details. Where a plate can seem interchangeable, a slice of tree trunk with its bark tells a story of nature and craftsmanship – and your guests sense it before they even reach for the food. Your spread looks lovingly presented, the buffet gains structure, and you get that satisfying feeling of having created plenty of atmosphere with very little effort.

Material & finish

The board is made from ash or alder wood and manufactured in the EU. The light, sanded and lacquered surface feels pleasantly smooth and is food-safe – so you can arrange ham, cold meats, cheese or fruit directly on it. Clean, careful workmanship means you'll enjoy the board for a long time to come. And because wood is a purely natural material, every piece shows its own grain, varying shades and occasionally small knots – not a flaw, but exactly what makes real wood unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: ash/alder wood, sanded and lacquered
• Shape: oval, with a natural bark edge
• Surface: very smooth, food-safe
• Sizes: approx. 30 x 14 cm to approx. 100 x 33 cm (see variants for an overview)
• All dimensions are approximate and may vary by about 1–2 cm
• Made in the EU
• Not dishwasher-safe; clean with a damp cloth

How to use your bark-edge board

• For an evening spread: lay bread, cheese and ham on the wooden board – and your evening instantly feels like a mountain cabin holiday.
• When friends come round: placed in the middle of the table as a cheese board or charcuterie board, everyone helps themselves and there's nothing more you need to explain.
• On the buffet: used as a base or serving board, the tree slice brings a sense of calm and order to the display – especially at family celebrations or for catering.
• In a café, bakery or inn, you serve snack platters and breakfast on the bark-edge board. The rough bark on the outside and the smooth surface inside make every serving recognisable. The lacquered surface wipes clean quickly.
• As a display or fruit board in the kitchen: a few apples on the wooden slice, and your worktop looks tidy and natural at the same time.

Good to know about the bark-edge board

Boards with a natural bark edge – often also called tree slices or wood slices – follow the grown shape of the trunk instead of being cut straight. That's exactly why no two boards are alike, and exactly why they look so lively when you serve on them: every spread gets its own unmistakable base.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: after use, simply wipe with a damp cloth and you're done. The board doesn't belong in the dishwasher, and you should avoid prolonged exposure to moisture – that way, the surface and bark edge stay looking good for a long time, with no effort at all.

Options & what's included

• Sizes available to choose from, subject to availability: approx. 30 x 14 cm, 35 x 16 cm, 40 x 17 cm, 45 x 20 cm, 50 x 18 cm, 55 x 20 cm, 60 x 20 cm, 70 x 25 cm, 80 x 28 cm, 90 x 30 cm, 100 x 33 cm
• All sizes are approximate and may vary by about 1–2 cm
• Included: 1 bark-edge board in the size of your choice – food and decorations shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I serve food directly on the board? Yes, the lacquered surface is food-safe – you can arrange ham, cold meats, cheese and fruit directly on it.

Can the board go in the dishwasher? No. Only clean it with a damp cloth – that way it keeps its shape and stays looking good for a long time.

Why does my board look different from the photo? Wood is a natural material: shade, grain and the line of the bark differ from piece to piece, and small knots are normal. Every board is one of a kind.

Are the dimensions exact? The sizes given are approximate and may vary by about 1–2 cm – this is due to the natural shape of the tree slice.

Can I also use the board as a chopping board? You can arrange and portion food on it; its real strength, though, is as a serving and display board, where the smooth surface stays looking well cared for over the long term.

In the end, it isn't about a board made of ash or alder. It's about the moment you put the spread on the table and everyone pauses for a second before tucking in. Just choose the size that suits your gathering – at Bütic you'll find everything from a small snack board to a long buffet platter.