Le Creuset's latest launch is an unexpected twist on the humble chopping board - it's perfect for plastic-free kitchens
Natural, non-toxic, and unmistakably Le Creuset, the paper chopping board is here
Le Creuset's new paper fibre chopping boards are already my favourite launch of this year. Not only are they a brilliant non-toxic alternative to plastic, they're lightweight, dishwasher safe, and an easy way to bring Le Creuset's luxury into your kitchen.
Everyone has coveted Le Creuset at some point over the years. Whether you've been eyeing up their cast iron casserole dishes for hearty stews, or you've invested in their whimsical collaborations, the brand is hailed for its heritage style and eye for design.
Le Creuset brings all those famously beautiful and practical touches to this chopping board trio. The refined design is non-toxic, of course, but there are plenty of genius features that make them essential for every kitchen too.
This set of three come in graduated sizes: a small 24cm board for quick jobs, a medium 33cm board for everyday prepping, and a large 39cm one for your more substantial tasks. You'll also notice that each chopping board comes practical, integrated juice grooves on the medium and large sizes.
The standout feature of Le Creuset's Paper Fibre Chopping Boards is, of course, the composition. Paper fibre works hard to cover a whole host of different needs. Unlike plastic, paper fibre is naturally anti-bacterial. That softer surface is more gentle on your knives, helping them to stay sharper for longer, but it also holds steady for professional chopping (helped by some silicone feet)
Le Creuset's chopping boards can also go straight in the dishwasher, which is unusual for organic materials like this. And, unlike your butchers block or solid wood chopping board, you don't need to oil them and can lift them easily with one hand.
These chopping boards a brilliant addition to any kitchen that's already been editing plastics and chemicals out of your cupboards. Lots of people have swapped food containers for glass or stainless steel, PTFE air fryers for non-toxic air fryers, and water bottles to steel.
If you're sold on the paper-composite material but not set on Le Creuset, there are other brands that offer paper fibre chopping boards too. Here are three of my favourites:
I love this Le Creuset launch more than almost anything else I've seen this year, because they've paid attention to a part of the kitchen that's often overlooked. The eco credentials that the brand already has at their heart really get to shine with paper fibre put front-and-centre in the chopping board collaboration. So, for anyone swapping their plastics out for stainless steel and glass, this is the perfect next step.
