Colour-coded boards are the other half of a food-safety system, and the half most kitchens skip. Matching a board to each food category stops raw meat juices meeting salad on the same surface — the most common route for cross-contamination in any kitchen, professional or domestic. These are commercial-grade boards in two sizes: 60 x 40 x 2cm for butchery and heavy prep, and 50 x 40 x 1.5cm for general work. Colours available are white, blue, yellow, brown and green, following the standard coding used by restaurants, hotels, caterers and institutional kitchens. The thickness matters as much as the colour: a 2cm board stays flat and takes a cleaver.
Specifications
| Sizes | 60 x 40 x 2 cm, 50 x 40 x 1.5 cm |
| Colours | White, blue, yellow, brown, green |
| Coding | Standard food-category colour system |
| Suits | Commercial kitchens, restaurants, hotels, catering, home kitchens |
Buying guide
Follow the standard coding so anyone trained elsewhere reads your kitchen instantly: blue for fish, yellow for raw poultry, green for fruit and vegetables, brown for cooked meat, white for dairy and bread. Store boards upright and separated so they dry and do not transfer between surfaces. Replace any board with deep knife grooves — scored plastic harbours bacteria that washing cannot reach, and it is what inspectors look for. Wash in hot soapy water immediately after use, sanitise between food types, and never cut raw meat on a board you will then use for salad, regardless of colour.
How it compares
Against a single board, colour coding is the simplest food-safety system a kitchen can adopt. Against wooden boards, plastic can be sanitised properly and replaced cheaply when scored. Pair them with colour-coded knives so the system covers both the blade and the surface.
Frequently asked questions
What does each colour mean?
Blue for fish, yellow for raw poultry, green for fruit and vegetables, brown for cooked meat, and white for dairy and bread.
When should a board be replaced?
When it has deep knife grooves. Scored plastic harbours bacteria that washing cannot reach, and inspectors check for it.
Which thickness should I choose?
2cm for butchery and heavy prep, where a thicker board stays flat and takes a cleaver. 1.5cm for general kitchen work.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Colour-Coded Commercial Kitchen Knives, 6 to 10 Inch, 7 Colours
- 8-in-1 Kitchen Knife Block Set, Black or White
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
What does each colour mean?
Blue for fish, yellow for raw poultry, green for fruit and vegetables, brown for cooked meat, and white for dairy and bread.
When should a board be replaced?
When it has deep knife grooves. Scored plastic harbours bacteria that washing cannot reach, and inspectors check for it.
Which thickness should I choose?
2cm for butchery and heavy prep, where a thicker board stays flat and takes a cleaver. 1.5cm for general kitchen work.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.