Rico & Plato Kava Teak Chopping Board
Best elevated cutting board for home chefs prioritizing efficiency and style.
Elevate your kitchen experience with the Rico & Plato Kava Teak Chopping Board. Crafted from solid, sustainably sourced teak, this board offers a durable, knife-friendly surface perfect for daily meal prep. Its unique riser design elevates it from your countertop, while a clever plate cutout allows for seamless transfer of ingredients. This board combines functional elegance with practical design, making it a beautiful and essential addition to any home chef's arsenal.
$74.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
106
/ 2678
#106 in Cutting Boards
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Material
Solid Teak Wood
/ Solid Teak Wood
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking a long-lasting, moisture-resistant kitchen essential
- Culinary enthusiasts wanting to preserve their high-quality knife edges
- Hosts looking for an elegant board for food presentation
Who should skip it
- Busy cooks preferring low-maintenance kitchen tools
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for affordable cutting board options
- Users with limited strength or small kitchen sink spaces
Performance breakdown
Knife preservation
Teak wood offers the ideal density to protect sharp blade edges.
Workflow efficiency
The integrated plate cutout streamlines ingredient transfer directly into your cookware.
Structural durability
Solid teak construction ensures long-term resistance to warping and heavy use.
Maintenance requirements
Hand-washing and regular oiling are necessary to maintain the wood finish.
Surface stability
The riser design looks elegant but lacks non-slip feet for security.
Sustainability profile
SVLK certification guarantees ethical sourcing and responsible forest management practices.
Key Specs
Material
Solid Teak Wood
Dimensions
17.625" L x 11.8" W x 1.5" H
Finish
Food-grade Mineral Oil
Certifications
SVLK Certified
Plate Cutout
Fits a 9" dinner plate
Construction
Laminated
Shape
Rectangular
Intended Use
General Purpose
Features
- Riser design with plate cutout
- Solid, sustainably sourced teak wood
- Naturally moisture-resistant and durable
- Finished with food-grade mineral oil
- Ideal for prepping, chopping, or serving
- Unique wood grain patterns
- Ethically sourced and sustainably produced
What customers say
Reviewers consistently celebrate the Rico & Plato Kava Teak Chopping Board for its superior quality and design, viewing it as a premium kitchen investment. The substantial weight ensures stability during use, while the rich teak finish elevates kitchen aesthetics, often being called functional art. Customers highly value the exceptional durability of the wood, noting its resistance to deep knife marks and its gentle effect on expensive cutlery. Despite a higher initial price, the consensus is that its longevity and craftsmanship make it a worthwhile, heirloom quality purchase. Minor maintenance is required, but overall satisfaction with the material and sophisticated design remains extremely high.
Know before you buy
The cutout is designed to hold a standard 9-inch dinner plate directly under the edge of the board. This allows you to slide chopped ingredients directly off the board and into the plate for a cleaner, more efficient prep process.
Because this board is made of solid wood, it is not dishwasher safe. Hand wash it with warm water and mild soap, dry it immediately, and periodically apply food-grade mineral oil to keep the wood hydrated and prevent cracking.
Yes, the teak is ethically and sustainably produced. It is SVLK certified, which ensures that the timber is legally sourced and meets strict environmental and social standards.
No, this board does not feature non-slip feet or a juice groove. It relies on the stability of its 1.5-inch thick solid wood construction and the riser design to stay in place during use.
No, this board is not reversible. The riser design and plate cutout are integrated into one side, making it intended for use on a single surface.
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