Which kitchen block should you choose for home or professional use?

Choosing the right kitchen block is essential, whether you're a home cooking enthusiast or a seasoned professional. Between the different wood types, finishes, and options like stainless steel trays or custom-made trays, it can be difficult to find your way around. Discover our complete guide to choosing the right solid kitchen block , with models from the best French brands like Chabret (supplier of the Top Chef show) and La Planche Française .

What is the best wood for a kitchen block: beech or end-grain oak?

The solid beech kitchen block is highly valued for its natural strength, ideal density for repeated cutting, and excellent value for money. It's a traditional choice for both homeowners and chefs. Meanwhile, the end-grain oak block is appealing for its exceptional strength and unique aesthetic: the vertical wood fibers better absorb impacts, extending the block's lifespan and preserving your knives.

At Amphitria , we only select logs made in France and Europe, from sustainable, untreated wood. Our beech or oak models are designed by Chabret – renowned for its high standards – or La Planche Française , a specialist in handcrafted solid wood products.

What thickness should a quality log be? And what practical options should you choose?

Thickness is a determining factor in your choice: a 6 cm thick chopping block is considered a high-end standard. It offers optimal stability for cutting while being more maneuverable than a professional block. For cooking enthusiasts looking for a practical model for everyday use, the kitchen chopping block with stainless steel tray is an ideal solution: it allows you to collect waste or store cut food hygienically.

Our partner brands also offer models that combine functionality and elegance (notably with checkerboard designs in different types of wood) , such as custom-made chopping blocks for the kitchen or cutting blocks with non-slip feet , perfectly suited to everyday use at home.

Where to buy a professional chopping block for home use?

Long reserved for restaurant kitchens, professional butcher's blocks for domestic use are now accessible to demanding individuals. These solid wood work blocks , often also called chopping blocks or kitchen chopping boards , are perfect for those who want to cook with reliable, durable, and ethical equipment.

At Amphitria, you'll find an exclusive selection of European-made chopping blocks, designed by the world's leading chopping block specialists . Each solid kitchen block we offer is designed to last, be beautiful, and support your daily activities with comfort and safety.

➕ To remember:

• Logs available in solid beech , end grain oak , made to order.

• Options with stainless steel tray , 6 cm thick , professional format .

• Local , sustainable and artisanally mastered production.

• The entire collection here !