Custom Logo Cutting Boards for Corporate Gifts: Pricing, Proofs, and What to Know Before You Order
You want the people who matter to your business to feel it. Your team, your clients, the vendors and partners who carried you through a big year. The trouble is that most branded gifts feel like branded gifts. They show up in a tote bag, get set on a shelf, and are forgotten by spring, and your name goes with them.
A walnut or maple cutting board with your logo on it works differently. It goes in the kitchen, it gets used most nights of the week, and it is there for the family dinner, the Thanksgiving meal, and the moments people keep. That is a lot of time in front of the people you most want to remember you.
We make custom logo cutting boards in Albany, Oregon, for banks, real estate teams, wineries, restaurants, and any business that wants its gift to say something. Here is everything we would tell you before you order: what it costs, how to get your logo to engrave well, where to put it, how long it takes, and when a cutting board is the wrong gift.
The short answer: For most corporate gifts, choose an 11 x 14 inch walnut or maple board with your logo engraved in the bottom corner, individually gift boxed. Walnut boards run $98 to $109 each and maple $80 to $89, depending on quantity, with engraving and shipping to one address included. Plan on 4 weeks from proof approval. Start a quote on our Wholesale page.
Why a cutting board beats the usual branded gift
People keep what they use. In ASI's 2026 Ad Impressions Study, 78% of consumers said they keep promotional products because they are useful, and 85% remember the business that gave them one. Housewares are among the items people hold onto longest.
A cutting board is about as useful as a gift gets. Almost everyone has a kitchen, and most people cook at home. A cheap bamboo board with a logo stamped on it gets used once and replaced. A solid walnut or maple board, finished by hand, becomes the one they reach for.
When you put your logo on a board and give it to someone, you are putting a little piece of your identity, your values, your mission, and your culture in front of them every time they step into their kitchen. You become part of their everyday life, and part of their special moments too.
For real estate agents and any business that lives on referrals, that daily reminder matters. NAR's 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that 91% of buyers would use their agent again or recommend them, and, as reported by Virginia REALTORS, two thirds of sellers found their agent through a referral or used an agent they had worked with before. The business that stays top of mind is the business that gets the call.
There is a second reason that matters just as much. Your employees, your largest clients, your stakeholders have invested in you. A gift that is clearly made well tells them they are worth doing it right for. When they hold it, they should feel like they matter to you, because they do.
A real order: 42 boards for a community bank
This fall, a community bank in South Carolina asked us for Christmas gifts for its executives and board members. Here is what they chose, and why it is a good template:
- 42 black walnut boards, 11 x 14 x 3/4 inches. Walnut reads premium and elegant, which fit an executive gift.
- A juice groove on the front, so the board is ready for real cooking, not just display.
- Their logo in the bottom corner, just inside the groove, with no individual names.
- Each board in our white gift box, without note cards, so every one was ready to hand out.
- One delivery address and a firm date: in hand around December 11, ahead of their holiday events.
The process was simple. They sent the quantity, the date they needed, and their logo in three vector formats. We confirmed the details, approved the quote, sent a digital proof of the logo placement, and started building.
Walnut or maple?
Both are North American hardwoods, and both are the woods people ask for when they want a board that holds up to daily use. They suit different gifts.
- Walnut speaks premium and high end. It is the darker, richer wood, and it is the gentler of the two on knife edges. On the Janka hardness scale, black walnut rates about 1,010, well below hard maple at about 1,450. Engraving on walnut is subtle and elegant rather than bold.
- Maple is the daily workhorse for people who chop and cut all the time. It is dense and holds up to heavy use, and its light color gives an engraving strong contrast that reads from across a room.
A note on bamboo, since it is the usual promotional option: bamboo rates roughly as hard as maple on the Janka scale and much harder than walnut, but it is a different product. It is the cheapest option, and it looks and feels like it.
Still deciding? Our walnut vs maple guide goes deeper.
Where to put your logo
- Bottom corner of the front. Our recommendation for most corporate gifts. It is seen every day the board is used, it stays balanced with the board, and it leaves the cutting surface open.
- On the back. Keeps the logo away from food contact. The trade off is that the back is seen far less often in daily use.
- Full face. A larger design across the center of the board. Best for display pieces and commemorative moments rather than everyday chopping. For full-face designs we usually recommend maple, for the contrast.
What makes a logo engrave well
Font weight, contrast, and solid lines matter more than anything else.
- Bold beats thin. Logos with very fine lines or thin, light fonts do not engrave as cleanly and do not hold up as well as bolder marks. Script fonts can still work. It is the thinness, not the style, that causes trouble.
- Send a black and white version. Color logos have to be converted for engraving, so a clean black and white version avoids surprises.
- Send a vector file (SVG, AI, EPS, or PDF). High-resolution JPG or PNG files can work at 300 DPI or higher.
- Photos are different. A photograph has to be processed, with contrast and sharpening adjusted, and laser engraving on wood never looks exactly like the original image. For photo and detailed image orders, we engrave a test piece and send you a photo of it before we touch your boards.
Every bulk order gets a digital proof to approve in writing before anything is engraved. For ideas on wording, see what to engrave on a cutting board.
A different name on every board
Gifting to a team or a list of clients? Each board can carry its own name.
- Send a spreadsheet with every name spelled exactly as it should appear. We engrave each name exactly as written and do not change spelling, so double-check the list before you send it.
- Names vary in length. A short name like Smith sits neatly in the corner. A longer name runs further along the bottom edge in a slightly smaller size. Both look good, and it helps to know that going in.
- One card message for every box. If you add gift packaging, the same printed message goes in each box.
- Sorted for you. We write each recipient's name on the bottom of their gift box, so you can hand them out without opening anything.
What custom logo cutting boards cost
Prices are per board and include engraving, finishing, and shipping to one address in the lower 48.
| Boards | Walnut (smooth / juice groove) | Maple (smooth / juice groove) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 24 | $109 / $119 | $89 / $99 |
| 25 to 49 | $104 / $113 | $85 / $94 |
| 50 to 99 | $98 / $107 | $80 / $89 |
| 100 or more | Quoted | |
- Gift-ready packaging, $19 a board: kraft paper, a rigid white gift box, twine and a bow, a printed note card, and our blue seal. No invoice and no prices inside.
- Logo setup, $50 per logo, charged once. Reorders with the same logo have no setup fee.
- Photo or detailed image setup and physical proof, $50 per image.
- Name lists carry a setup fee in your quote.
- Payment: orders under $1,000 are paid in full when you approve the proof. Larger orders reserve their production run with a 50% deposit, with the balance due before shipping.
- End-grain butcher blocks (from $199 at retail) and other sizes are quoted with your order.
One honest budgeting note: for client gifts, the IRS generally limits the business deduction to $25 per recipient per year, a limit that has not changed in decades. Talk to your accountant about your situation. We mention it so you plan with clear eyes, not to talk you out of it. A gift worth giving is still worth giving, and a moment worth remembering is still worth the investment.
How long it takes, and how to plan your date
Bulk orders ship within 4 weeks (20 business days) of proof approval and deposit, and many ship sooner. The clock starts when the proof is approved, so the fastest way to get your boards sooner is to send a complete request up front.
Once a box leaves us, delivery is in the carrier's hands, and carriers slow down at the holidays. Plan to have your gifts in hand a week or two before you need them, not the day before your event.
Need something faster? Rush production is available for 15% more when our schedule allows. For a small number of boards, ordering directly on our personalized board page with expedited shipping at checkout is often the quickest route.
Ordering for Christmas? For bulk orders, approve your proof by Friday, November 13 for delivery before Christmas.
From approved proof to your door
Here is what happens to every board after you approve your proof:
- Sanded far past the point most shops stop, before anything else is done to it.
- Juice grooves hand finished, so the groove is as smooth as the rest of the board.
- A finish sanding pass.
- Engraved, with your logo or name sized in proportion to the board for balance, and our maker's mark added on the edge.
- Inspected. Edges consistent, sanding even, engraving clean, to the standard we would want on our own table. We check at every step, not just at the end.
- Finished by hand: one pass of oil, buffed off, then our own Wood Butter, buffed until it is ready.
- Packed. Each board is wrapped in honeycomb paper instead of bubble wrap to cut down on plastic. Gift-packaged boards are tied with twine and a bow, set snug on kraft crinkle paper in the gift box so they do not move, and sealed with our blue NW Co. seal before going in their shipping carton.
When a logo board is the wrong gift
We would rather tell you up front.
- Your recipients have gift limits. Federal employees generally cannot accept gifts worth more than $20 per occasion or $50 a year from one source, and many hospitals, government offices, and companies set their own caps. Financial industry rules allow more: FINRA raised its annual limit to $300 in 2026. Check first, and we will help you fit the limit or tell you honestly to choose something else.
- You are handing out hundreds of items at a trade show. Cheap giveaways are made for crowds. A board is for the people who matter most to your business. If you want something smaller with your logo, ask us. Engraved slate coasters, wood coasters as sets or singles, and wood keychains in round, rectangle, house, or heart shapes all make smaller keepsakes. We once worked with a restaurant owner who served food on large wood paddle boards and wanted smaller commemorative paddles for guests to take home. If you have an idea, bring it.
- Your deadline is days away. A full bulk run needs about 4 weeks. A smaller set, or a few boards ordered directly with expedited shipping, may still work.
- Your recipient does not cook. Engraved slate coasters are still personal and still memorable, without asking anyone to cook.
- The moment is bigger than a board. A six-figure commission, a major contract, a client who changed your year: that deserves our end-grain butcher block, gift packaged, or the block as the centerpiece of a larger care package you put together. And sometimes the right move is no logo at all, or the logo on the back. There are moments when it is worth simply giving a gift, without making it about you.
What to have ready before you ask for a quote
The more you know up front, the less back and forth, and the faster your quote and your order:
- Quantity, and whether you might add a few later.
- Wood: walnut, maple, or a mix.
- Juice groove: none or one side. Not sure? Read when a juice groove makes sense.
- Logo placement: bottom corner, back, or full face.
- Your logo as a vector file, with a black and white version.
- Names, if each board is personalized, in a spreadsheet spelled exactly as they should appear.
- Packaging: individually gift boxed, ready to hand out, or shipped together for you to sort.
- Card message, if you are adding gift packaging.
- Your in-hand date.
- Delivery: one address or many. For very large orders, whether you have a loading dock or can receive a pallet.
Real estate agent? Our guide to closing gifts and Closing Gift Program are built for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom logo cutting boards?
10 boards. For fewer than 10, order directly on our product pages.
How much does a cutting board with a company logo cost?
Walnut runs $98 to $109 per board and maple $80 to $89, depending on quantity, with engraving and shipping to one address in the lower 48 included. Orders of 100 or more are quoted. Logo setup is $50, charged once.
How long do corporate cutting board orders take?
They ship within 4 weeks of proof approval and deposit. Rush production is available when our schedule allows.
Is it safe to engrave a logo on a cutting board?
Yes. The engraving is burned into the wood itself, with no inks or coatings. If you would rather keep it away from food entirely, put the logo on the back.
Walnut or maple for a corporate gift?
Walnut for a premium, elegant gift that is gentle on knives. Maple for heavy daily use and the highest engraving contrast, especially for full-face designs.
Can each board have a different name?
Yes. Send a spreadsheet with each name spelled exactly as it should appear, and your quote includes a name-list setup fee.
Do you offer gift packaging for bulk orders?
Yes, $19 a board: a white gift box, twine and a bow, a printed card, and our seal, with no invoice or prices inside.
Can you ship to each recipient?
Yes, quoted separately. Shipping to one address is included.
Ready to order?
Fill out the form on our Wholesale page with your quantity, wood, logo placement, packaging, and the date you need your gifts in hand, as accurately as you can. If anything needs clarifying, we will ask when we reply by email, usually within one business day.
Our slogan is Made for the moments you keep, and it is the heartbeat of what we do. The anniversary, the celebration, the corporate event, the big sale: those moments matter, and they deserve to be in good hands. We are glad to be part of yours.
Sources: ASI 2026 Ad Impressions Study; NAR 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers; Virginia REALTORS; The Wood Database (hard maple, black walnut, bamboo); 5 CFR 2635.204; FINRA gift limit; IRS on business gifts.
