Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board

Sanitizing and everyday care

The clearest reason to buy this board is sanitation with almost no upkeep. The surface is non-porous, so it goes in the dishwasher and needs no oiling, which is what cooks cutting raw chicken or fish want. Keep it dry when it is out of the machine: the care guide warns the board can warp if left in wet or damp conditions for long periods and says to dry it upright on edge. Wash off beet or other strongly colored foods promptly, since highly alkaline foods can leave color over time, and use a non-abrasive household cleaner for stubborn stains. It is thin and light, easy to stack or hang from its utility hole.

How it feels to cut on

The tradeoffs are about feel, not function. Testers describe the surface as hard and loud when chopped on, with less give than an end-grain wood board, and it can slide on the counter because it is thin and light. That test was the 3/8" Gourmet board, not the 1/4" Kitchen Series, so treat the figures as a read on the line rather than this exact size. Knife-friendliness testing elsewhere is mixed: the manufacturer says the board will not bend edges, knife forums call it less friendly than end-grain maple, and one tester called it middling.

Durability and the warping question

Signals conflict. Against that, America’s Test Kitchen reportedly saw the Kitchen board warp slightly in wash testing and rated two Epicurean boards “Not Recommended”, and review pools mention warping even with hand-washing. New boards may also have a “newly manufactured” odor that goes away after roughly 3–4 washings. Knife marks are expected: the care guide itself says blades will score the surface.

Is it worth it?

At roughly $15–20 for the 11.5" × 9", Green Building Supply lists it at $16.49, the board is a low-cost, low-maintenance way to get dishwasher sanitation. Above about $30–40 for the plain Kitchen Series it gets harder to justify, where thicker wood or Epicurean’s own juice-groove lines are real alternatives. There are no recurring costs beyond replacement; no oiling or consumables are required. Food Network included an Epicurean board in its 2026 guide, while Wirecutter’s 2026 guide passes on Epicurean in favor of wood and OXO.

Which model this is

This page covers the Kitchen Series 11.5" × 9" board, a 1/4" Richlite paper-composite prep surface in Natural, Slate or Nutmeg. Do not confuse it with the All-in-One Series, which adds non-slip silicone feet and a juice groove, or the Gourmet Series, which is 3/8" thick with a juice groove. The Amazon listing is ASIN B0008221BG. Multi-piece and 2-, 3- and 4-piece sets are different products.

Sources

Manufacturer:

• Kitchen Series Cutting Board — Epicurean
• Material — Epicurean Food Service
• Epicurean wood fiber cutting boards care guide

Independent reviews:

• Epicurean Cutting Boards: A Detailed Review — The Rational Kitchen
• Doubt about Epicurean cutting board — Kitchen Knife Forums
• Which Cutting Board Is Best for Your Knives? — The Sharp Kitchen
• Best Cutting Board? I Tested Epicurean, OXO, Boos, Teakhaus and More — Prudent Reviews

Owner reports:

• Cutting board inquiry part 2 (r/BuyItForLife)
• Epicurean Reviews — KaTom Restaurant Supply