Sharing Board with Handle 45 x 22cm, Acacia Wood, Leather Strap, Kesper

For the wine shop that pours by the glass and sells the large board with the bottle: four people, one wine, one board. For the cocktail bar that serves groups in the early evening and does not want to carry four small plates. For the caterer and the hotel that set up a cured meat and cheese corner on several matching boards.

At home it is the board for evenings with friends: it is arranged in the kitchen, carried through by the handle and stays in the middle of the table to the end.

A 45cm board loaded with cured meats, cheeses and small bowls is heavy, and overhangs the tray. The 8cm handle gives one hand a grip while the other supports the board from below: it passes between the tables without tilting. It is the move the floor team needs at peak service, when the gap between one table and the next is the width of a person.

The handle is short on purpose. Eight centimetres out of forty-five leave almost the whole length to the food, and on the table the handle does not take the place of a glass.

The leather strap is for closing time. A board this size does not fit in a plate rack, and laid flat on a surface it holds the damp underneath. Hung by the strap it dries in the air and frees the worktop.

The 22cm width allows three rows: one of cured meats, one of cheeses, one for bread, nuts or vegetables. The guest sees at a glance what is there, and everyone reaches their share without turning the board.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 45 x 22cm
• Handle: 8cm, with hole
• Thickness: 1.5cm
• Material: acacia wood
• Strap: leather, for hanging
• Pack quantity: single piece
• MPN: Kesper 28192

One menu, three sizes

The boards in this series have the same shape in three lengths, and the menu is built on those. The 29 x 14cm is the taster for one person, the 35 x 18cm the mixed board for two, this 45 x 22cm sharing board the one for the table. Three lines on the menu, three portions the team recognises by the size of the board, without weighing anything.

How many to order

A large sharing board turns over less often than a small one, because it stays on the table longer. The count is done on the tables of four and above, plus a reserve for the changeover. For a buffet several boards are set in a row, and it is better if they are all the same size.

The more you buy, the less you pay: 4 pieces -5%, 6 -7%, 8 -10%, on the same item. The discount applies automatically in the basket.

Care of the wood

Wash the wood by hand, in lukewarm water with a little washing-up liquid, and dry it straight away with a cloth. It does not go in the dishwasher and is not left to soak in the sink: hot water and a long cycle make it swell and warp.

When the surface turns pale and feels dry, wipe on a thin coat of food-safe oil with a cloth, let it soak in and remove the excess. It takes a few minutes and belongs in the end-of-month clean.

Choose this if

You serve groups and want a single board in the centre of the table, one that is carried with a secure grip and hung up at the end of the shift. Those who prefer the long, narrow format can look at the acacia board, 53 x 19cm. All the models are in the boards and knives category.

FAQ

How many people is the 45 x 22cm size for? Four, as a board to share. For two there is the 35 x 18cm.

Is this sharing board dishwasher safe? No. It is wood: it is washed by hand, dried and hung up.

How long is the handle? 8cm, included in the 45cm overall.

Can the strap be removed? It is threaded through the hole in the handle. The maker does not state how it is fixed.

Dispatched from Rome, Italy.