Churchill Alchemy Melamine Large Handled Paddle Distressed Wood

The Churchill Alchemy Large Handled Paddle is a melamine serving board finished in a distressed wood print. At 610 x 130mm it offers a generous surface for sharing portions, bread, charcuterie, or small plate presentation, without the maintenance demands or hygiene concerns that come with real timber in a food service setting.

Melamine construction is the practical choice here. The surface is non-porous, so it won't absorb moisture, warp under repeated washing, or harbour odours the way natural wood can. The distressed print holds up well under regular handling and requires no oiling or conditioning — the boards look consistent cover after cover without any intervention from the kitchen or front-of-house team.

• Non-porous surface resists moisture absorption and odour retention
• Lightweight enough for comfortable single-handed table service
• Consistent visual finish across the pack — useful for uniform table presentation
• No surface treatment or conditioning required between services
• Suitable for ambient and cold food presentation only — not for direct heat use

These paddles are sold in packs of four, which works well for operators setting up a consistent look across a section. One point worth noting: they are designed for ambient or cold food service and should not be used with food coming direct from ovens or grills. It is worth briefing front-of-house staff accordingly before introducing them to service.

For operations that need larger boards, different shapes, or want to mix formats across a tableware scheme, the broader Alchemy range covers a number of options worth considering alongside these. If you'd like to talk through how they sit within a wider cover setup, we're happy to help work out what makes sense in practice.