Description
Gong is a pair of small chopping boards in rubberwood, each cut to a soft, pebble-like outline with one end fuller than the other and a gentle inward curve along one side. Each board is 23.5cm long, 16.5cm wide and 1.5cm thick, a handy size for the jobs that do not need a big board: halving a lemon, slicing a few tomatoes, chopping herbs or cutting a wedge of cheese. The wood keeps its natural colour with the grain on full show, and because no two pieces of timber grow alike, the pattern runs differently across each board in the pair.
These boards work as hard at the table as they do by the hob. Keep one beside the chopping knives for quick prep and use the other for serving, or bring both out together with bread, cheese, fruit or a few nibbles when friends come round for drinks. Two boards also mean two people can chop side by side while a meal comes together. At this size they slip easily into a kitchen drawer or lean at the back of a worktop without taking up room, so they suit a small flat kitchen as well as a busy family one, and they travel well in a picnic basket.
The boards are finished with vegetable oil, which brings out the grain and leaves the wood with a soft, smooth feel under the hand. They do not go in the dishwasher, the microwave or the oven, so wash them by hand in warm soapy water and dry them with a tea towel straight away; wood does best when it is not left to soak. When they are not in use, lean the pair upright against a tiled splashback, fuller ends down, so the outline and the grain stay on show, or set one beside a stone or marble board for a pleasing contrast of materials.
Specification
| Width |
16.5cm |
| Length |
23.5cm |
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Rubberwood |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Finish |
Vegetable Oil |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.23KG |
Frequently Asked
What are the boards made of?
Both boards are made of 100% rubberwood and finished with vegetable oil, giving them a natural, oiled look with the grain on show.
How big is each board?
Each board is 23.5cm long, 16.5cm wide and 1.5cm thick, a compact size for quick prep jobs, cutting cheese or serving a few bites at the table.
Can the boards go in the dishwasher?
No. They do not go in the dishwasher, so wash them by hand and dry them straight away rather than leaving them to soak.
Can I use them in the microwave or the oven?
No. The maker lists them as not for the microwave or the oven, so keep them for chopping, slicing and serving.
How many boards do I get?
You get two boards in the same pebble-like shape, and the grain falls a little differently on each because every piece of wood is its own.
Can I serve food straight from them?
Yes. They are made for food, so you can chop on them in the kitchen and carry them to the table with bread, cheese or fruit.