Find the right cutting board for the way you cook. This collection brings together 42 cutting boards, chopping boards and mats in acacia, bamboo, plastic and glass, with options from Avanti, Pyrolux, Global, Peer Sorensen, Scanpan, Oxo and Woll. Whether you want a knife-friendly wooden board, colour-coded mats for prep, or a glass worktop saver to protect your benchtop, Matchbox offers a practical range across sizes, materials and price points. You can also shop with added confidence thanks to free Click & Collect, free delivery on orders over $99 and the Matchbox 10 Year Promise.
How to choose the best cutting board
The best cutting board depends on what you need it to do in your kitchen. If you want a surface that is kinder to knives, wooden boards are one of the most popular choices for home cooks. If easy cleaning is your priority, plastic cutting boards and mats are a simple option for everyday prep. If your goal is benchtop protection rather than chopping, a glass board works well as a worktop saver. You can also browse by kitchen prep tools or pair your board with kitchen knives and knife sharpeners for a more complete setup.
Best for knife care: wood and acacia cutting boards
Wooden cutting boards are a popular choice because wood is a softer surface to cut on, which helps protect your knives while giving you a dependable prep surface. In this collection, Peer Sorensen long grain and end grain boards offer a range of sizes for everything from quick prep to larger chopping jobs. Acacia boards are a strong option if you want the natural look and feel of wood in your kitchen. To keep wooden boards in good condition, oil them regularly or treat them with board cream. That extra care helps maintain the board over time and supports the long-term value of choosing wood.
Best for lower maintenance: bamboo cutting boards
Bamboo cutting boards are a practical alternative to traditional wood. They are more renewable, generally budget-friendly and easy to care for. Unlike many wooden boards, bamboo does not need oiling in the same way, so cleaning with soapy water after use is usually enough. If you want an easy everyday option, sets such as the Scanpan Bamboo 3 Piece Cutting Board Set or the Global Tri-ply Bamboo Utility Board Set make it easier to cover different prep tasks with more than one board.
Best for convenience and cross-contamination control: plastic boards and mats
Plastic cutting boards are the easiest to care for, especially for busy households that want a quick clean-up. Many shoppers choose plastic for everyday use because it is dishwasher safe and available in multiple sizes and colours. The colour-coded approach also helps with cross-contamination control when preparing different ingredients. This collection includes options such as Pyrolux cutting boards in green, blue and red, plus flexible cutting mat sets from Avanti. For fast prep, storage and transfer from board to pan, cutting mats can be especially useful.
Best for benchtop protection: glass worktop savers
Glass chopping boards are best thought of as worktop savers rather than cutting surfaces. They help protect your benchtops, but the hard surface can cause knives to go blunt much faster. If you are shopping for a board to cut on regularly, wood, bamboo or plastic will usually be the better choice.
Long grain, end grain, utility and serving boards
This range includes more than one board style, so it is worth checking the product type that best matches your use. Long grain boards are a practical everyday option for general chopping and prep. End grain boards are often chosen by shoppers wanting a heavier-duty board feel. Utility boards suit smaller tasks, while serving boards are better for presentation than heavy prep. If you are entertaining as well as cooking, you may also want to browse serving boards and entertaining essentials.
Why shop cutting boards at Matchbox
Matchbox is an Australian family-owned kitchenware specialist with a curated range of trusted brands. On this page, that means you can compare everyday plastic boards, bamboo sets, acacia boards and larger end grain options in one place rather than settling for a one-material range. Visible sale pricing on many products also makes it easier to weigh quality against budget. With free Click & Collect, home delivery and the Matchbox 10-year peace of mind guarantee, you can choose the cutting board that suits your kitchen with more confidence.
FAQs about cutting boards
Which cutting board material is best if I want to protect my knives?
Wooden boards, including acacia, are generally the best choice if knife care matters most. The page explains that wood is a softer surface to cut on, which helps protect knife edges during everyday prep. If you want a more substantial board, long grain and end grain options from Peer Sorensen are available in a range of sizes.
What’s the difference between a wooden or acacia board and a bamboo cutting board?
Wooden and acacia boards are popular because they are gentler on knives and suit everyday chopping. Bamboo is a similar alternative that is more renewable and typically lower maintenance, as the page notes bamboo boards can simply be cleaned with soapy water and do not need oiling like traditional wooden boards.
Are plastic cutting boards better than bamboo or wood for everyday convenience?
Plastic cutting boards are the easiest option if you want low-fuss cleaning and quick turnaround. Matchbox notes that plastic boards can go in the dishwasher and that colour options can help with cross-contamination control, while wood and bamboo are better suited to shoppers prioritising knife friendliness or a more natural board surface.
Can I actually cut on a glass chopping board, or is it just for benchtop protection?
Glass boards are better used as worktop savers than as true cutting surfaces. The page specifically warns that glass is a very hard surface and can blunt knives much faster, so it is best chosen for protecting benchtops rather than regular knife work.
What’s the difference between long grain and end grain chopping boards?
Long grain and end grain refer to how the wood is constructed, and both are available in this collection from brands such as Peer Sorensen. End grain boards are often chosen by shoppers wanting a heavier-duty chopping surface, while long grain boards are a practical everyday option available here in multiple sizes from compact utility boards to larger prep boards.
Are all the boards in this collection meant for chopping, or are some mainly for serving?
Not every board in the collection serves the same purpose, so it is worth checking the product name before buying. Alongside cutting boards and chopping mats, the range also includes items labelled as serving boards, utility boards and chopping sets, which helps you choose the right board for food prep, presentation or both.
