Hygiplas Colour-Coded Low Density Chopping Boards 600x450mm Pack of 6

This is a standard pack of six colour-coded chopping boards made from low density polyethylene, supplied in the recognised set of six colours used across commercial catering to reduce cross-contamination risk during food preparation. Each colour corresponds to a specific food group — raw meat, raw fish, cooked meat, salad and fruit, bakery goods, and vegetables — giving kitchen staff a clear, consistent system to work from without having to think twice during a busy service.

Low density polyethylene is a practical choice for everyday prep work. The boards are lightweight and easy to handle, clean down quickly, and hold up well under regular use in a fast-paced kitchen environment. They are suitable for machine washing, which matters in kitchens where boards cycle through service multiple times a day.

The practical advantages of keeping a full colour-coded set in circulation include:

• Clear visual system that helps staff avoid cross-contamination without additional instruction
• Lightweight construction that is easy to move between prep stations
• Low density polyethylene surface is straightforward to clean and maintain
• Pack of six covers the standard food group categories in a single purchase
• Consistent with food safety and HACCP colour-coding guidelines commonly followed in UK kitchens

These boards are suited to most commercial kitchens as a standard prep tool — from small independent restaurants and cafés through to contract catering and school kitchens. For very high-volume sites where boards take significant daily punishment, a thicker or higher-density board may offer better longevity, and it is worth considering how often your boards are replaced as part of routine hygiene practice.

If you are building out a prep station or reviewing your colour-coding setup more broadly, we are happy to help you work out what makes sense for your kitchen.