Our Story

After decades inspecting and auditing commercial kitchens — from Michelin-starred restaurants to school canteens — I kept seeing the same problem: plastic chopping boards failing basic hygiene standards and being thrown away. It became my own kitchen nightmare.

That’s why I created ABOVE BOARD®: a smarter, safer, and more sustainable solution.

In too many kitchens, plastic boards mean cut marks, damage, staining, and microplastics. It’s wasteful, unhygienic, and harmful to the planet.

Our mission is simple: raise standards and cut plastic waste — one board at a time.

The ABOVE BOARD® Difference

Our professional-grade boards are:

• Made from FSC-certified wood fibre

• Dishwasher-safe, heat-resistant, and naturally bacteria-resistant

• Colour-coded to meet HACCP and UK food hygiene standards

• Built to last longer — reducing constant replacements

Why Wood-Fibre?

• Wood-fibre boards are highly durable, non-porous and reduce microplastics.

• That means improved hygiene, fewer replacements, and lower Scope 3 emissions.

Built for Compliance

Our boards are BPA and formaldehyde-free, and fully compliant with key UK and EU food contact regulations:

The BoardCycle Scheme

Most chopping boards can’t be recycled by standard kerbside collections and will often end up in landfill or incineration — so we launched the BoardCycle Scheme to create a circular economy.

Whether you’re a chef, caterer, or food safety professional, switching to ABOVE BOARD® makes a real difference:

• Less plastic

• Improved hygiene

• Stronger sustainability credentials

Thanks for being part of the movement.

James
Founder, ABOVE BOARD®