Description
Our Diya chopping board is shaped as a Christmas tree, with stepped tiers rising to a pointed top and a short trunk at its base. It is made entirely of marble in black, and like any natural stone, marble carries its own veining, so the pattern on the board you receive will differ from the next. At 35.5cm long, 22.5cm wide and 1cm thick, it is a generous size for a cheese course or a spread of festive bites, and at 2.61KG it has the settled weight you would expect from a slab of stone.
It belongs on the Christmas table, carrying cheese, cured meats, mince pies or a round of biscuits from the kitchen to your guests. It is food safe, so you can slice and serve straight from the stone. Marble stays naturally cool to the touch, which is why bakers have long rolled pastry on it. Between meals it leans neatly against the back of a kitchen worktop or sits propped on an open shelf as a seasonal decoration, and it makes a thoughtful present for anyone who hosts friends and family over the holidays.
As a natural stone, it asks for a little care. It is not dishwasher safe, so wash it by hand in warm water and dry it straight away, and it is not for the microwave or the oven. Marble is porous, and acids such as lemon juice or vinegar can dull its surface, so wipe spills away promptly rather than leaving them to sit. For the table, set it towards one end of a linen cloth with a few tealights and sprigs of fir around it, and let the black stone and its veining do the rest; the styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Width |
22.5cm |
| Length |
35.5cm |
| Height |
1cm |
| Material |
100% Marble |
| Colour |
Black |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
2.61KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the chopping board made of?
It is made entirely of marble. As a natural stone, marble carries its own veining, so the pattern varies from one board to the next.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
No. The board is not dishwasher safe, so wash it by hand in warm water and dry it straight away to keep the marble looking its best.
How big and how heavy is it?
It is 35.5cm long, 22.5cm wide and 1cm thick, and it weighs 2.61KG. That is a good size for serving cheese or festive snacks at the table.
Can I serve food on it?
Yes. The maker lists it as food safe, so you can slice cheese, set out cured meats or serve mince pies straight from the marble.
Can it go in the oven or the microwave?
No. It is not oven safe and not microwave safe, so keep it out of both and use it for serving and preparing at the table or worktop.
What shape is the board?
It is shaped as a Christmas tree, with stepped tiers rising to a pointed top and a short trunk at the base, so it looks festive on the table and on a shelf.