Colour-Coded Cutting Boards

Colour-coded cutting boards and supporting preparation equipment for safer food handling and clearer HACCP routines.
Choose the board colour, size and storage setup that fits your kitchen workflow and preparation volumes.
The colour-coding convention at a glance
Red – raw red meat. Yellow – raw poultry. Blue – raw fish and seafood. Green – fruit and salad. Brown – root vegetables. White – bakery and dairy.
Stocking all six colours keeps HACCP separation visible at a glance and makes audits faster. Choose commercial thickness for daily prep volumes, and add kitchen smalls to complete each prep station. Kitting out a new kitchen or group? Request a bulk quote for carton pricing across all colours.
Colour-coded boards in stock

Red – raw red meat
Yellow – raw poultry
Blue – fish and seafood
Green – fruit and salad
Brown – root vegetables
White – bakery and dairy
Purple – allergen-controlled prep
White 600 x 450mm – large prep areas
Cutting Board Stand – Chrome – colour-coded storage

Cutting board buying guide
Getting the board right comes down to thickness, size, grip and the number of colours you need to keep HACCP separation practical. Our buying guides walk through each decision:

Cutting Board Thickness: What to Choose
Choosing Cutting Boards for a Small Cafe
Cutting Board Feet, Grips and Stability

Why colour-coded boards matter
Cross-contamination is the most common cause of foodborne illness in commercial kitchens. A colour-coding system lets staff see at a glance which board is for raw proteins and which is for ready-to-eat food, cutting the risk of transferring bacteria between them. It also makes HACCP audits faster because separation is visibly enforced at every prep station.
Not sure which colours and sizes your kitchen needs? Request a bulk quote and our team will confirm carton pricing and stock across the full colour range.

Frequently asked questions
What do the cutting board colours mean?The widely used convention: red for raw meat, blue for raw fish, yellow for cooked meat, green for fruit and vegetables, brown for root vegetables, and white for bakery and dairy.
How often should boards be replaced?Replace boards when deep scoring appears – grooves harbour bacteria that survive normal washing. High-volume kitchens typically replace boards every 6-12 months.
Can I buy a single colour in bulk?Yes – each colour is sold individually, so you can stock heavier-use colours (like green and red) in higher quantities via the quote basket.