Order by 24/7 by web, contact our sales reps or call by phone.
What you need, when you need it, all in one place.
Most orders ship same day.
Advice and support from knowledgeable professionals.
The John Boos BB04 is a solid maple chopping block measuring 40 inches deep by 30 inches wide by 6 inches thick, sized for high-volume cutting and demanding prep surfaces in professional or serious home kitchens.
A chopping block this size is built for sustained work. The 40 by 30 inch surface handles full-sized cuts on large proteins, gives prep cooks room to break down vegetables alongside a main task, and reduces the constant clearing that a smaller board demands. The 6-inch depth adds enough mass that the block does not shift or walk during hard chopping, which matters most when the knife work is repetitive or forceful. This is a board for a prep station, an island, or a countertop run where prep work is the primary activity rather than an occasional task.
John Boos uses hard rock maple throughout the BB Series, a dense hardwood that resists deep scoring, closes small knife marks over time, and stays flat under repeated wetting and drying when properly maintained. The 6-inch thickness is one of the thicker profiles in the line, meaning more usable surface before the board needs resurfacing. Maple's tight, uniform grain holds up to the daily demands of a commercial prep environment or a high-use home kitchen without the surface breakdown that softer woods show early. Regular oiling with a food-safe board oil keeps the maple conditioned and extends the working surface.
This block suits a professional kitchen or commissary prep station where the board is in use for most of a shift. Cabinet shops and woodworking showrooms also specify boards in this range for display kitchens and millwork mockups where a substantial maple surface is part of the design statement. At home, it fits a serious cook who dedicates counter space to prep and wants a board that will outlast the kitchen remodel around it. The 40 by 30 inch footprint requires a committed countertop or island run, so confirm the available surface before ordering.
Condition the maple regularly with a food-safe board oil to keep the surface from drying out and cracking. Avoid soaking the board in water or running it through a dishwasher. Wipe clean after use and allow it to dry flat.
At 40 inches deep and 30 inches wide, this block needs a substantial island or dedicated prep counter. Measure the available surface and leave room for working clearance on at least one side before specifying this size.
The BB04 is a freestanding chopping block, not a built-in countertop insert. It sits on a counter or island surface rather than being dropped in or mounted.
John Boos BB Series boards ship ready to use. Apply a board oil conditioner as part of initial setup and ongoing maintenance.
Specify the BB04 when the job calls for a full-sized, high-mass maple surface that handles hard daily use and holds its flat, stable working face for years of serious prep work.
Sold In: 1 Each
