Find out the different colours of chopping boards used in the UK. The official chopping board system used in professional kitchens in the UK. For more information visit: http://www.becomingachef.co.uk

1. CHOPPING BOARDS THAT
CHEFS USE
Find out the colour coded chopping board system used in pro kitchens
Chris Flatt
www.becomingachef.co.uk

2. WHY USE COLOUR CODING
Prevent Cross Contamination

3. BLUE CHOPPING BOARD
RAW FISH
•Any Raw Fish
•Shellfish

4. RED CHOPPING BOARD
RAW MEAT
This includes all raw meats including chicken
Always prepare bacon on a red board, although bacon is cooked
as it has been smoked it is NOT a ready to eat food. For this
reason it should be prepared on a RED board

5. YELLOW CHOPPING BOARD
COOKED MEATS
•Ham
•Cooked Chicken

6. GREEN CHOPPING BOARD
SALADS AND FRUIT
•Lettuce
•Cucumbers
•Apples

7. WHITE CHOPPING BOARD
BAKERY AND DAIRY
•Cheese
•Bread

8. BROWN CHOPPING BOARD
VEGETABLES
•Carrots
•Parsnips
•Root Vegetables

9. PURPLE CHOPPING BOARDS
NUTS
•Any Chopping Of Nuts

10. CHRIS FLATT
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