Solid maple ham board – cutting & serving board

Your guests are already seated and the coffee smells wonderful – now all that's missing is cheese, ham and fresh bread on the table. On this solid maple ham board, your spread looks inviting all by itself: pale wood, fine grain, a round shape – as if made for your table. A simple evening meal becomes a moment where everyone is happy to stay a little longer.

What changes for you

• Your table looks more inviting without much decorating. The light maple wood with its fine grain makes the colours of cold cuts, cheese and fruit stand out clearly.
• You can place bread, ham or vegetables directly on the wood without a second thought – because the board is completely natural, with no oil, varnish or chemical coating.
• You cut and serve on the same surface – the board thickness is matched to each size, so the round wooden board sits firmly and is less prone to warping, as it's made from a single piece rather than edge-glued strips.
• You'll find the right size for every purpose – from a small 13 cm breakfast board to a large 35 cm pizza board.
• You're holding a true one-off – because the colour and grain vary slightly on every natural wood board.

Why this ham board makes a difference every day

A round wooden board on the table changes the mood. It brings warmth and a natural feel where porcelain and glass usually dominate. At breakfast, for a light evening meal or on the buffet, you lovingly arrange everything in one place. Your guests simply help themselves. What you serve stays together: everything sits on one surface, easy to see and without a crowd of separate plates.

Material & finish

The ham platter is made from solid maple and crafted from a single piece. It is not glued from strips. This keeps the board stable in shape and free of glue joints. The surface shows the natural maple grain throughout. Maple is known for its light colour and its pleasantly smooth, fine-pored surface. It feels good in the hand and is easy to use. The surface is left natural, so it is neither oiled nor varnished. This makes it suitable for direct contact with food such as bread, cheese, cold cuts, fruit or vegetables. The wood comes from responsibly managed European forests and is processed in the EU. Small knots or natural irregularities are not a flaw. They are part of the natural material. Every board is unique.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid maple, made from a single piece (not edge-glued)
• Shape: round
• Surface: natural – not oiled, not varnished, no chemical coating
• Diameter approx. 13–20 cm: board thickness approx. 1–1.5 cm
• Diameter approx. 22–35 cm: board thickness approx. 1.5 cm
• Natural wood tolerances: diameter up to approx. ±0.5 cm, thickness approx. ±1 mm

How to use your ham board

• On a Sunday morning: a small board at each place as a breakfast board – and the table is laid before the rolls are out of the oven.
• For an evening spread: ham, cheese and gherkins arranged on the large board – everyone tucks in, nobody waits for their own plate.
• Pizza and tarte flambée night: serve and slice directly on the round maple board – hot from the oven to the table, no transferring needed.
• In a café or on a buffet: cheese platters and antipasti presented on several boards in different sizes – quick to set up, neat to look at and just as appealing every time you top them up.
• As a gift idea: the untreated wood makes a great base for pyrography or engraving – turning the board into a personal DIY gift with a name or date.

Good to know about maple

Maple has always been one of the classic woods for kitchen boards: its pale colour makes food look fresh, and its fine-pored, smooth surface is less likely to absorb odours and dirt than coarse-pored woods. That's exactly why the ham board works so well not only for cutting, but also for serving right at the table.

Care & durability

It doesn't need much: after use, wipe the board with a slightly damp cloth and mild washing-up liquid, then let it dry thoroughly. Please don't put it in the dishwasher or leave it lying in water for long – solid wood doesn't like constant moisture. If you like, treat the dry surface now and then with a little wood or chopping board oil. That way the board stays smooth and protected, and remains a well-loved companion for years.

Options & what's included

• Available in several diameters from approx. 13 to 35 cm – the board thickness is matched to each size
• What you get: 1 solid maple ham board in your chosen size
• Please note: food and decorations shown in the product images are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the board food-safe? Yes. The maple is completely natural – with no oil, varnish or chemical coating – making it suitable for direct contact with bread, cheese, cold meats, fruit and vegetables.

Can the ham board go in the dishwasher? No. Please clean it only with a slightly damp cloth and mild washing-up liquid, and don't leave it lying in water – that way the solid wood keeps its shape.

Is the board edge-glued? No, it's made from a single piece of solid maple. This ensures stability and a calm, continuous grain pattern without glue joints.

Do all boards look the same? Not quite – wood is a living natural material. Colour, grain and shade vary slightly, and small knots are possible. You always receive a one-off.

Can I use the board for pyrography? Yes. The untreated, smooth surface makes a good base for pyrography, engraving and creative wooden gifts.

In the end, it's not about a wooden board. It's about the moment you put the spread on the table and everyone simply stays seated because it's just so lovely. Simply choose the size that suits your table – the maple from Bütic takes care of the rest all on its own.