The Chess Board Platter works a chessboard pattern into a 26.5 x 20 cm mango wood platter - a serving board that doubles as a tabletop piece. Mango wood is the practical choice for a board - dense enough to take daily knife work, soft enough not to blunt your blades, and a by-product of orchards that have stopped fruiting rather than timber grown for the purpose.

Key Features

• Chessboard pattern worked into the wood
• Compact 26.5 x 20 cm size
• Tree bark edge detailing
• Crafted from solid mango wood
• Firm surface that takes knife work without blunting blades
• Doubles as a serving platter at the table

Product Details

• Material: Mango wood
• Type: Chopping and serving board
• Dimensions: 26.5 x 20 x 2.5 cm
• Use: Chopping, slicing and serving
• Handcrafted in: India

How to Use & Style It

• For daily chopping and slicing in the kitchen
• As a cheese, cold cuts or fruit platter
• For serving tandoori starters and kebabs at the table
• As a base for a bread or snack spread when guests visit
• As a housewarming or wedding gift

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash in warm water with mild soap, then dry immediately
• Never soak the board or put it in a dishwasher
• Stand it on edge to dry so both faces dry evenly
• Rub in food-grade mineral oil once a month

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it actually be used as a chess board?

The pattern is decorative rather than sized to standard chess pieces. Treat it as a serving platter with a chessboard design - which is what makes it a good gift for someone who plays.

Is mango wood good for chopping?

Yes. It is a dense hardwood, firm enough to take daily knife work while still being gentle on blades - a board that is too hard blunts knives quickly, which is why hardwoods like mango are preferred over glass or stone.

How do I look after a mango wood board?

Hand wash in warm water with mild soap, rinse and dry it standing on edge so both faces dry evenly. Never soak it, never put it in a dishwasher, and rub food-grade mineral oil into it once a month - that is what stops a wooden board drying out and cracking in Indian summer heat.

Should I use the same board for vegetables and meat?

Keep separate boards, or use one face strictly for raw meat and fish and the other for vegetables and fruit. In a vegetarian or mixed household this matters more than anything else about board hygiene.

Does it work as a gift?

Wooden boards are among the more usable housewarming and wedding gifts - nothing to size, and they get used weekly rather than stored away. They are also a common pick for Diwali hampers.

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