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This John Boos Prep Master Series cutting board gives a dedicated prep surface in maple, sized large enough to handle whole roasts, large fish, or extended vegetable work without running out of room.
A cutting board this size earns its place when the task is more than a quick dice. Butchering a whole chicken, breaking down a large cut of beef, prepping vegetables for a catering run, or working through a large shop order all benefit from a surface that does not require repositioning every few minutes. The 24-by-18-inch footprint keeps everything in front of the user, and the mass of a 2-1/4-inch-thick maple board means it absorbs the impact of a heavy knife stroke rather than skidding across the counter.
John Boos uses hard maple for this board, which is a standard in professional prep environments for good reason. Maple is dense enough to resist deep scarring from repeated cuts while remaining gentler on knife edges than synthetic surfaces. The tight grain keeps the surface relatively smooth even after extended use. This board arrives ready for conditioning with a food-appropriate board oil or cream; regular oiling keeps the wood from drying out and extends the working life of the surface. The board does not include a conditioning product, and first-use oiling before putting the board into service is the standard practice for any bare wood board.
This size suits a professional kitchen that needs a dedicated station board, a caterer or meal-prep operation that runs high-volume daily prep, a serious home cook who wants a board that does not move around during work, or a cabinet and woodworking shop that uses a large flat maple surface for non-food layout and marking tasks. It also makes a practical choice for a restaurant designer specifying prep-station accessories alongside cabinetry, since the board dimensions align well with standard base cabinet depths. For lighter occasional use or tighter counter space, a smaller board in the same Prep Master family covers those needs at a lower footprint.
Yes. Applying a food-appropriate board oil or cream before first use and periodically afterward protects the wood and keeps the surface from drying and cracking over time. Board oil is not included and is sold separately.
The source data does not confirm a reversible design for this SKU. If double-sided use is a requirement, confirm with the product listing or contact us before ordering.
The product reference includes a groove indicator. A juice groove runs along the board perimeter to channel liquid away from the cutting surface and the counter. Confirm groove placement in the product images if groove position is important to your setup.
Solid wood cutting boards are not dishwasher-safe. Hand wash with mild soap, rinse, and dry promptly to protect the wood and the board's joints.
Choose this John Boos Prep Master maple board when the job calls for a stable, large-format surface that handles serious prep volume without moving underfoot or running short on room.
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