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A good cutting board is your mum’s bestie in the kitchen – while the obvious purpose is to chop your food, it also protects your kitchen slab from scratches and can act as a serving platter. If you’re looking to add to mum’s chopping board collection or replace an old one, we’ve rounded up the best chopping boards in Singapore for you to give this Mother’s Day!
| Wood | Rubber | Plastic | |
| Weight | Often heavy, but ensures a non-slip grip on your counter | Rather lightweight | Rather lightweight |
| Durability | Last for years if well-taken care of | Last for years | Susceptible to warping, may need replacement every 1 – 2 years |
| Hygiene | Its porous nature allows easy breeding of germs | Antimicrobial | Antimicrobial |
| Maintenance | Requires intensive cleaning after every usage along with regular oiling to prevent drying and cracking | Not dishwasher safe but does not require oiling | Easy to clean |
| Knife Protection | Easy on the knife, protects the edge of your knife’s blade | Able to absorb a knife’s cut without wearing down its edges as quickly | Hard on the knife, which will dull the blade faster |
There are a myriad of chopping boards to choose from but a good one simply boils down to how you feel when using it. Apart from the material, here are some other things to consider when picking one that feels right for your mum:
A large cutting board is like a big, beautiful canvas – more space to play around with your food. However, the size you can use ultimately depends on your kitchen storage space; but a good size to start with would be 15 inches.
The best cutting boards in Singapore now come with extra features: for those who often cut meat and juicy fruits, you’d face the frustration of having fluids spilling on the countertop. Thus, be sure to choose cutting boards with a “moat” around the edges to catch ‘em liquids! And for those multi-tasking mums, consider getting a collapsible chopping board that can also be used as a washing basket to save more time and space!
If you prefer using your dishwasher to clean up, opt for a plastic chopping board. Wooden cutting boards should not be placed in a dishwasher as they can warp and take longer to dry completely, which could lead to premature moulding and cracking.
There’s lots to rave about this Pokémon Center Original Chopping Board (available on Pokémon Store Shopee Singapore). Made using Paulownia wood with a Pikachu carved on the surface, this wooden chopping board in Singapore is no doubt a showstopper. If your mum is a Pokémon master, we recommend serving her breakfast in bed with this best chopping board in Singapore as an added surprise!
Flip it over and it’s also a workhorse in the kitchen – a rock steady block with enough space for an entire family’s meal prep. But one thing to note though, extra juicy ingredients might leave you with liquid running off the side, so consider pairing a Pokémon towel with the cutting board for a thoughtful gift.
Material: Paulownia wood
Dimensions: 25.4 x 12.4 x 1.5cm
Nothing gets a home chef more excited than a stylish slab of wood and Mistydaydream’s Customised Chopping Board (available on Misty Daydream) would make a great addition to your mother’s cutting board collection. This best wooden chopping board in Singapore is made from environmentally-friendly bamboo and hand-carved with your choice of words on the top.
They also have popular ready-made designs that read “queen of the kitchen” and various bible verses but why not get creative for a unique gift. Another nice touch is its useful grab handle that allows easy-hanging from hooks on the walls – a greater option for those with limited kitchen space!
Material: Bamboo wood
Dimensions: 36 x 25 x 1.7cm
We love an outstanding feature of this Richardson Sheffield Trio Chopping Board (available on Metro Official Store) – a smart storage solution that keeps two boards snug under a bigger one. The smaller sizes are lightweight and suitable for quick prep work such as mincing up a few cloves of garlic. On the other hand, the larger one is great for handling a big piece of meat or multiple foods at once.
Aside from its versatility, we also like this wooden chopping board in Singapore for its tensile strength and durability. This bamboo choice is highly resistant to scratches and staining, allowing the preservation of its naturally beautiful colour for years!
Material: Bamboo wood
Dimensions: 29 x 8 x 1.5cm (small), 39 x 30 x 4cm (large)
You’ll find plenty of features in this HomeMaster Multi-functional Chopping Board (available on Homemaster.sg) that makes it a good match for your mum. It’s a multi-purpose cutting board that makes washing, chopping, transporting and even storage of food items easy peasy!
Simply lift the edges to form a basket for washing your food and drain any excess water through the circular plughole at the bottom. Then, squish down for a handy cutting board with rubber handles that stay firm on your countertop, ensuring your safety at all times!
Material: Thermoplastic rubber
Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 3cm
When it comes to cutting boards in Singapore, the biggest advantage of rubber over wood lies in its flexibility – simply roll up the edges to create a handy funnel to send food into the dutch oven. Certified 100% FDA food-grade silicone, the Liflicon Silicone Cutting Board (available on Liflicon-SG) is durable and scratch-resistant; with a textured underside, it works well to prevent any slippage.
Furthermore, this best chopping board in Singapore doubles up as a trivet mat for your hot pots and pans. With the ability to withstand heat of up to 250°C, it’s also dishwasher-safe! Boasting a modern, minimalistic design that comes in five different colours, this is the perfect gift to add a touch of vibrancy to the plain ol’ kitchen!
Material: Silicone
Dimensions: 32 x 23 x 0.5cm
Who said cutting boards in Singapore had to be boring? Put a smile on your mama’s face every time she enters the kitchen with the Vesta Apple Pe Cutting Board (available on Nam Shiang & Co. Official Store). As its name suggests, this chopping board is shaped and coloured like a green apple to add a splash of personality into her cooking space!
Made from high quality polyethylene, this best plastic chopping board in Singapore is able to effectively eliminate residual odours from ingredients such as onions. This way, you’ll never have to worry about any stench when you use this adorable piece as a snack tray for family gatherings!
Material: Polyethylene
Dimensions: 27.5 x 27 x 0.7cm
An all-time favourite household brand, Modori never fails to come up with creative kitchenware that fit into modern home aesthetics. The Modori 4-Colour Cutting Board Set (available on COCOMO Official Store) keeps four boards neatly in an upright storage rack that can fit snugly into tight corners. Nesting side by side inside the storage rack, there’s space for air to circulate around each cutting board, effectively keeping them dry after every use.
What’s best about this Modori chopping board is the ability to place a magnet on the cutting board holder. Stick your to-do notes and recipes by the side to keep your space organised!
Material: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
Dimensions: 24 x 38.5cm (board), 26 x 41 x 10cm (holder)
When buying plastic cutting boards in Singapore, it can never hurt to have more than one thanks to its affordable prices. The NEOFLAM Biju Antimicrobial Cutting Board (available on Neoflam Singapore Official Store) has everything you need but multiplied by three: reversible, non-slip, knife-friendly with a juice groove. Each board has a different colour grip, so you can easily assign one for the fruits, vegetables and poultry respectively.
On top of preventing cross-contamination, a bulk set is more economical than buying three separate boards. Priced just below $35 for the entire set, Neoflam offers the best plastic chopping boards in Singapore for the cost-conscious consumer.
Material: Polypropylene and Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
Dimensions: 25.3 x 17.8 x 0.75cm (small), 31.8 x 22.9 x 0.8cm (medium), 39.4 x 28 x 0.9cm (large)
If your mum is constantly rushing home from work to prepare a meal, she may find it a hassle to use multiple kitchenware as it means a tedious clean-up. Enter the Gourmet Chef Fast Thaw 4-in-1 Chopping Board (available on OG Official e-Shop), the newest product that promises convenient food prep.
With its fast-acting defrost tray, this best chopping board in Singapore safely thaws your food up to three times faster and it does way more than that. It’s also a handy chopping board that comes with a built-in knife sharpener and an integrated grinder to mince your herbs and spices. With everything nicely built within a single board, it guarantees less washing up after every use!
Material: Aluminium Alloy
Dimensions: 41 x 26 x 2cm
The best cutting boards in Singapore have an important role to play when it comes to whipping up a feast for your family. An excellent gift for the lady in the house, be sure to invest in a good chopping board to zeng up the kitchen this Mother’s Day! Alternatively, check out this Mother’s Day gift guide for more ideas and snag the gifts at great prices during our Mother’s Day sale!
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