Personalised Wooden Cutting Boards

All four Personalised Wooden Cutting Board options are made from oak and finished with hard wax approved for food contact. The main difference is the format and the job you want the board to do.

• Handle 340: 340 × 150 × 9 mm. A compact paddle-style board with a handle and hanging hole for breakfast, bread, cheese, fruit, snacks and smaller serving arrangements.
• Handle 480: 480 × 200 × 20 mm. A larger and thicker handle board with more working and serving space for broader preparation and table presentation.
• INGE: 300 × 200 × 20 mm. A board with a milled juice groove around the working area. The groove helps catch juices and excess liquid released while cutting and preparing food.
• AYA: Set of 2 — 300 × 200 × 15 mm and 240 × 180 × 15 mm. Two complementary boards with hand-sanded edges for everyday preparation and serving.
• Wood: Oak with natural grain, markings and colour variation.
• Construction: Built from glued wooden slats.
• Finish: Hard wax approved for food contact.
• Personalisation: Laser engraving by AtaNova.
• Design approval: Digital Design Proof before engraving.

Because oak is a natural material, no two boards look exactly the same. Variation in grain and tone is normal.

Personalise your selected oak board with names, a date, a short message or a suitable simple motif within the available engraving area.

• Names: Enter every name exactly as it should be engraved.
• Date: Use the exact date format you want on the finished board.
• Short message: Concise wording leaves more available space for the engraving on a functional cutting and serving surface.
• Simple motif: A suitable line-based design can be incorporated when it fits the selected board shape and engraving area.
• Special characters: Check accents, punctuation, capital letters and symbols carefully.

How the Design Proof process works

1. Choose Handle 340, Handle 480, INGE or AYA according to the size and function you need.

2. Enter the names, date, short message or suitable motif exactly as you want them to appear.

3. We create the personalised composition for the proportions and usable surface of the selected board.

4. We email a digital Design Proof before engraving begins.

5. Review spelling, positioning, date format, punctuation, size and overall balance.

6. Approve the proof or request a reasonable small adjustment before engraving.

7. We engrave only after approval. Once the approved design has been laser-engraved into the wood, the personalised details cannot be changed on that finished board.

Your order contains the board configuration selected at checkout.

• Handle 340: 1 × oak board, 340 × 150 × 9 mm
• Handle 480: 1 × oak board, 480 × 200 × 20 mm
• INGE: 1 × oak board with juice groove, 300 × 200 × 20 mm
• AYA: 1 × set of 2 oak boards, 300 × 200 × 15 mm + 240 × 180 × 15 mm
• Laser engraving according to the approved design
• Protective shipping packaging

Each Personalised Wooden Cutting Board is personalised to order by AtaNova. We prepare the engraving layout, send the Design Proof, laser-engrave the approved design, inspect the finished board and pack it carefully for tracked delivery.

• Design Proof: Sent by email before engraving.
• Personalisation: Personalisation and engraving begin after the design is approved.
• Shipping: Tracked delivery.
• Tracking: Sent by email when the parcel is dispatched.
• Address check: Make sure the recipient name and delivery address are complete and correct before ordering.

Delivered within 3–5 business days.

This is the total AtaNova timeframe for the personalised order.

The oak boards are finished with hard wax approved for food contact. Correct washing and regular maintenance help preserve the wood, while prolonged soaking, dishwasher heat and strong heat sources can damage wooden kitchenware.

Before first use

• Wash the board before first use.
• Dry it immediately after washing.

Everyday cleaning

• Wash by hand with dish soap and a sponge under running water.
• Dry immediately rather than leaving the board wet.
• Do not wash in a dishwasher.
• Do not leave the board soaking in water.

Wood care

• Avoid prolonged exposure to strong heat and direct light.
• Refresh the wood regularly with paraffin oil suitable for wooden cutting boards.
• Natural differences in oak grain, markings and colour are normal.
• A slight raising of wood fibres after the first contacts with water can occur and may reduce with repeated washing and maintenance.

Using different foods on the same board

Use normal kitchen hygiene when moving between ingredients. Clean the board promptly between tasks where cross-contamination is a concern and let it dry properly before storage.

Personalised Wooden Cutting Boards — Complete Guide

A useful cutting board is chosen by function as much as by size. Think about what you prepare most often, whether you also serve food directly from the board, how much worktop space you need and whether a groove for juices and excess liquid would be useful.

AtaNova offers four personalised oak configurations in one product: two handle boards, the 20 mm INGE board with a milled juice groove, and the AYA set of two boards. Each one is laser-personalised to order by AtaNova after you approve the Design Proof.

Which cutting board should you choose?

Handle 340 — compact preparation and serving

The 340 × 150 × 9 mm Handle 340 is the most compact option in this range. Its elongated paddle shape, handle and hanging hole make it easy to carry, present and store. It is suited to breakfast preparation, bread, cheese, fruit, smaller vegetables, snacks and individual serving.

Handle 480 — larger working and serving surface

The 480 × 200 × 20 mm Handle 480 keeps the handle format while providing more working and serving area than Handle 340. Choose it when you prepare several ingredients at once, want more space for bread and cheese, or prefer a longer serving board for appetisers and sharing food.

INGE 300 — the juice-groove option

The INGE board measures 300 × 200 × 20 mm and is defined by its milled groove around the working area. That groove helps catch juices and excess liquid released during cutting and preparation rather than letting liquid spread immediately across the worktop.

INGE is the option in this range built around liquid control, so consider it for juicy tomatoes, ripe fruit, citrus, moist ingredients and carving cooked or roasted meats and other foods that release liquid. If you are specifically looking for a personalised wooden cutting board with a juice groove, INGE is the relevant variant.

AYA — two complementary boards in one set

AYA contains two oak boards: 300 × 200 × 15 mm and 240 × 180 × 15 mm. Both have hand-sanded edges and a handle-free format. Use the larger board for the main preparation or serving task and the smaller one for bread, fruit, garnishes, snacks or a second ingredient.

Which board fits meat, vegetables, bread or cheese?

For meat or foods that release liquid: choose INGE when the juice groove is useful. It helps contain juices during carving and preparation.

For bread, cheese, breakfast and snacks: Handle 340 is compact and easy to carry, while Handle 480 provides a larger sharing surface.

For vegetables and everyday preparation: all four formats can work; choose mainly by the amount of working space you need and whether you want a groove.

For serving: Handle 340 and Handle 480 have handles for carrying, while AYA gives you two separate presentation surfaces.

Oak, hard wax and natural variation

All four variants are oak. The boards are constructed from glued wooden slats and protected with hard wax approved for food contact. Oak has visible natural grain, so the exact lines, markings and colour tone differ from board to board. Those differences are normal for genuine wood.

The hard-wax finish helps protect the surface, but it does not make the board dishwasher-safe or maintenance-free. Hand washing, prompt drying and suitable wood care still matter.

Cutting board or serving board?

These are functional kitchen boards that can also be used for serving. Handle 340 is compact for breakfast, cheese, bread and snacks. Handle 480 gives more preparation and sharing space. INGE adds a milled groove for liquid control. AYA provides two preparation and serving sizes.

How much working surface do you need?

Choose for the largest task you perform regularly. A compact board is easier to carry and store; a larger board gives more room to organise ingredients and keep the engraving away from the busiest cutting zone. Handle 340 is the slimmest and most compact option, Handle 480 gives the largest single surface, INGE is 300 × 200 × 20 mm, and AYA divides the available area across two separate boards.

What should you engrave on a personalised cutting board?

Names, initials, a family name, a date, a short dedication or a simple line motif can be arranged within the available engraving area. Keeping the wording concise leaves more room to balance the personalisation with a surface that still needs to function in the kitchen.

Personalisation can mark a wedding, anniversary, new home, birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas or another family occasion. Always enter spelling, accents, punctuation and dates exactly as required; AtaNova prepares the composition for the selected board rather than applying one identical layout to every size.

How It Works

Choose your board and personalisation. Select the size and format that fits how you prepare or serve food, then enter the names, date, short message or simple motif you want engraved.

Review your Design Proof. We arrange the personalisation for the chosen board and email a digital Design Proof so you can check spelling, placement and balance before engraving.

We engrave and inspect your board. After approval, we laser-engrave the final design, inspect the oak surface and prepare the board for protective packing.

Delivered with tracking. Your finished order is packed carefully, shipped with tracking and delivered within 3–5 business days.

How to clean and maintain an oak cutting board

Do not put the board in a dishwasher and do not leave it submerged in water. Wash it by hand with dish soap and a sponge under running water, then dry it immediately. Regular maintenance with paraffin oil suitable for wooden cutting boards helps refresh the surface.

Which board fits which gift use?

Handle 340 fits a compact breakfast or cheese-board use. Handle 480 provides a larger serving surface. INGE is the option with a juice groove for someone who expects to use that feature. AYA provides two matching sizes in one set.

Compare with serving-focused alternatives

If your main need is carrying and presenting drinks, mezze or small bites rather than chopping, compare the Personalised Oak Serving Tray with Leather Handles. If the occasion is specifically wine service and you want purpose-made milled glass recesses, compare the Personalised Oak Wine Glass Serving Board.

Explore Home & Living

Browse Home & Living to compare these cutting boards with other personalised wooden pieces for preparation, serving and the home.

Product-Specific Guides

• Personalised Cutting Board Buying Guide: Handle, INGE or AYA? — compare all four formats by size, handle, groove and everyday routine.
• Which Cutting Board for Meat, Vegetables, Cheese and Serving? — choose by ingredient, liquid control, serving use and food-safety routine.
• How to Clean and Care for an Oak Cutting Board — follow the hand-washing, drying and oiling routine for the wood.
• What Should You Engrave on a Personalised Cutting Board? — plan names, dates, short messages and a balanced engraving layout.
• Personalised Cutting Board for Mother's Day: How to Choose One for Mum — match the format and engraving to the recipient's actual kitchen routine.

Related guide

For broader help choosing the right personalised gift for one person or occasion, read How to Choose a Personalised Gift Made for One Person.

Need something outside the standard options?

For a non-standard concept, visit Custom Projects. For the full ordering, Design Proof and approval process, see How It Works.

Are all four variants made from oak?

Yes. Handle 340, Handle 480, INGE and both AYA boards are oak.

Which variant has a juice groove?

INGE is the only variant in this product with a milled groove around the working area. The groove helps catch juices and excess liquid during cutting and preparation.

Which board has the juice-control feature for meat or other foods that release liquid?

INGE has the milled juice groove, which helps catch liquid during carving and preparation. Use normal kitchen hygiene and clean the board between tasks where cross-contamination is a concern.

Which board is the compact option for breakfast, bread, cheese or snacks?

Handle 340 is the compact option. Its handle makes it easy to carry from kitchen to table.

When should I choose Handle 480 instead of Handle 340?

Choose Handle 480 when you want a longer, wider and thicker handle board with more working and serving space.

What is included in the AYA variant?

AYA is a set of two oak boards: 300 × 200 × 15 mm and 240 × 180 × 15 mm.

What does the AYA set add?

AYA gives you two complementary sizes, so one board can handle the main task while the second is used for another ingredient, bread, fruit, snacks or serving.

Can these boards also be used for serving?

Yes. The formats are suitable for food preparation and serving. The handle boards have handles for carrying and AYA gives you two serving surfaces.

What finish is used?

The oak boards have a hard-wax finish approved for food contact.

Will every board have the same grain and colour?

No. Oak is a natural material, so grain, markings and colour tone vary from board to board.

What can I personalise?

You can add names, a date, a short message or a suitable simple motif within the available engraving area.

Will I receive a Design Proof before engraving?

Yes. AtaNova emails a digital Design Proof before engraving so you can check spelling, placement and overall balance.

Can I request a small change to the Design Proof?

Yes. Request a reasonable small adjustment before approving the final layout. After engraving, the approved personalisation cannot be changed on that finished board.

Is the personalisation printed?

No. The design is laser-engraved into the oak.

Can the board go in the dishwasher?

No. Wash it by hand with dish soap and a sponge under running water, then dry immediately.

Should I oil the board?

Regular maintenance with paraffin oil suitable for wooden cutting boards helps refresh the wood surface.

How should I store it?

Store the board completely dry and away from prolonged strong heat or direct light. The handle variants can also be hung by the hanging hole when dry.

How long does delivery take?

Delivered within 3–5 business days. This overall timeframe includes the AtaNova personalisation process and tracked delivery.