Hygiplas Colour-Coded Low Density Chopping Boards 600x450x20mm (Pack of 6)

This is a full set of six colour-coded chopping boards from Hygiplas, manufactured in low density polyethylene and sized at 600x450mm with a 20mm thickness. Each board in the set is assigned a distinct colour corresponding to a specific food category — raw meat, raw fish, cooked meat, salad and fruit, baked goods, and vegetables — covering the standard colour-coding system used across UK commercial kitchens.

Colour-coded preparation surfaces are a straightforward and well-established way to reduce the risk of cross-contamination during food prep. When each board has a dedicated use, staff can follow safe handling procedures without relying solely on memory or verbal instruction, which matters particularly during busy service periods or when training new kitchen staff. The 20mm thickness gives the boards enough rigidity for regular chopping and slicing work without excessive flex.

Low density polyethylene boards of this type are commonly found in catering operations because they are easy to sanitise, kind to knife edges compared to harder materials, and straightforward to replace when they show signs of wear. Key practical points worth noting:

• Full six-colour set covers all standard HACCP food categories
• Low density polyethylene is gentle on knife edges during regular use
• Smooth surface supports thorough cleaning and sanitising between uses
• 20mm thickness provides stable, rigid prep surface
• Suitable for use across all standard commercial prep areas

These boards are suited to most commercial kitchen environments — from small café prep areas to larger contract catering operations. They are a practical choice for any site that needs to meet food safety requirements with a complete, ready-to-use colour-coded set. Where an operation has very high throughput and boards are replaced frequently, it may be worth considering heavier-duty options for the most heavily used stations.

If you are setting up a new kitchen or reviewing your current food safety setup and want a steer on what works best for your service type, the team is happy to help.