Why We Choose Camphor Laurel Timbers

Why We Choose Camphor Laurel

Naturally Beautiful. Naturally Hygienic.

At The Woodcraft Gallery, we carefully select Australian Camphor Laurel for many of our premium serving boards, grazing platters and chopping boards because it offers the ideal combination of beauty, durability and practicality.

Every board showcases its own unique grain, rich natural colouring and distinctive aroma, making each piece truly one of a kind.

Nature’s Own Defence

Camphor Laurel is well known for its naturally occurring antimicrobial oils. These oils—including camphor, cineole and other naturally present compounds—help inhibit the growth of many bacteria and fungi on the timber’s surface, making it an excellent choice for everyday kitchen use.

This natural characteristic has made Camphor Laurel one of Australia’s most popular timbers for handcrafted kitchenware.

Made for Everyday Living

Our handcrafted Camphor Laurel boards are perfect for:

• Chopping and food preparation

• Grazing and entertaining

• Cheese and charcuterie platters

• Serving breads, fruit and antipasto

• Everyday family meals

Designed to be both practical and beautiful, they transition effortlessly from food preparation to serving at the table.

Looking After Your Board

Like any premium timber product, regular care will keep your board looking its best for many years.

We recommend:

• Hand wash only using warm water and a mild detergent.

• Never place your board in a dishwasher or leave it soaking in water.

• Dry thoroughly after washing.

• Re-oil regularly using a quality food-safe mineral oil or board conditioner to maintain the timber’s natural moisture and appearance.

With proper care, your handcrafted board can provide decades of reliable use.

Food Safety

Although Camphor Laurel has natural antibacterial properties, good kitchen hygiene is still essential.

For best food safety practices, we recommend using separate boards for raw meat, poultry and seafood, and another board for ready-to-eat foods such as bread, cheese, fruit and vegetables. This helps minimise the risk of cross-contamination while keeping your kitchen safe.

Handmade in Australia

Every Camphor Laurel board from The Woodcraft Gallery is handcrafted using carefully selected Australian timber.

No two boards are ever identical. The natural grain, colour variations and character marks are all part of what makes each piece unique—a functional work of art designed to be enjoyed every day.

Why our customers love Camphor Laurel

✓ Naturally antibacterial timber

✓ Beautiful, distinctive grain

✓ Food-safe for everyday kitchen use

✓ Australian handcrafted

✓ Built to last with proper care

✓ Every board is completely unique