Having a Wooden Board Engraved: Ideas, Fonts and Tips
An engraved wooden board is one of the most personal kitchen gifts. Which texts look good, which font suits which occasion, and what to keep in mind.
An engraved wooden board is one of the few gifts that is both useful and personal. It gets used every day, stays visible in the kitchen and carries a name, a date or a few words meant only for the people receiving it. To make the result as beautiful as you imagine, here are the most important tips.
Which board works best?
The calmer the surface, the better the engraving shows. Good choices are:
- the kidney-shaped cutting and serving board, with plenty of room for names and a date,
- the thin serving board, elegant for cheese and apéro,
- the mini serving board with handle, small and charming, ideal for initials.
Our tip: use an engraved board for serving rather than everyday cutting. Any engraving on a cutting surface wears over time, while on a serving board it stays beautiful for years.
Text ideas by occasion
- Wedding: “Anna & Tom · 14.06.2026”. More ideas in a personalised board for a wedding.
- Housewarming: the family name, the new street or “Home since 2026”. See an olive wood housewarming gift.
- Family: “The Webers” or “Grandma's Kitchen”.
- Anniversary: two names and the number of years.
- Christmas: ideas for parents, couples and friends in personalised Christmas gifts with engraving.
Less is more
Up to 30 characters are possible, but the nicest engravings are short. A name and a date leave the wood room to breathe, the grain stays visible and the board ages gracefully. Long quotes quickly look busy on wood.
Which font fits?
- Classic (serif): timeless and elegant. Suits almost anything, especially names and dates.
- Script: personal and romantic. Ideal for weddings and anniversaries.
- Block: clear and modern. Good for short words, initials and place names.
In the engraving studio you see right away how your text looks in each font.
Cost and delivery time
Engraving costs €9 per piece; on orders from €80, shipping and engraving are free. Engraved pieces take one business day longer than the regular delivery time of 3–5 business days.
Caring for an engraved board
An engraved board is cared for like any other: a quick hand wash, dry it right away, oil it now and then. The oil even makes the engraving stand out a little more. More in oiling olive wood.
