The 7 best olive wood utensils for your kitchen

Olive wood utensils have become incredibly popular in modern kitchens. They are beautiful, durable and naturally hygienic, bringing a touch of Mediterranean warmth to everyday cooking. Because each piece is carved from real olive wood, every utensil has its own unique grain pattern and character.

In this listicle we share some of the best selling olive wood utensils available at Portuguese Treasures, carefully crafted to combine style with everyday practicality.

1. Olive wood chopping and serving boards

Olive wood chopping and serving boards are true kitchen essentials. Strong, dense and naturally resistant to staining, they are perfect for chopping while also doubling as beautiful serving platters.

These boards come in different shapes and sizes, making them ideal for bread, cheese, appetisers or everyday prep work.

Key benefits:

• durable olive wood that resists cuts and wear

• doubles as a stylish serving board

• each board has a unique natural pattern

• available in various shapes and sizes

Dimensions: vary by board, typically from small serving sizes up to larger chopping formats

Price: from £19.99

2. Olive wood tapas dishes

These olive wood tapas dishes are perfect for appetisers, olives, nuts and snacks. Smoothly carved and beautifully finished, they make every table setting feel special.

They are available not only in oval shapes, but also in sectioned trays and square versions, making them easy to mix and match.

Key benefits:

• ideal for serving tapas, snacks and appetisers

• food safe finish and easy to clean

• decorative yet highly practical

• available in different shapes including sectioned and square options

Dimensions: typically around 14 cm (shape dependent)

Price: from £9.99

3. Olive wood salt cellar with magnetic lid

A beautiful and practical addition to any kitchen counter. This olive wood salt cellar features a clever magnetic lid that opens easily while keeping salt dry and protected.

Key benefits:

• quick access while cooking

• magnetic lid keeps contents fresh and clean

• stylish piece to leave on display

• made from solid olive wood

Dimensions: approx. 6–8 cm (varies slightly due to natural carving)

Price: £27.99

4. Olive wood ladle

This traditional olive wood ladle is perfect for soups, stews and sauces. The long handle offers control while cooking and serving, while the bowl of the ladle is deep enough to scoop comfortably.

Key benefits:

• heat resistant and sturdy

• gentle on non stick pans

• beautifully handcrafted

• suitable for kitchen use or even sauna ladles

Dimensions: approx. 30 cm

Price: £19.99

5. Olive wood salad hand servers

These salad hand servers make tossing salads smooth and elegant. The ergonomic hand shape helps grip leaves gently without bruising them.

Key benefits:

• comfortable, natural grip

• perfect for salads, pasta and serving dishes

• lightweight but strong

• eye catching on the table

Dimensions: approx. 20 cm

Price: £19.99

6. Olive wood lemon squeezer

This handcrafted lemon squeezer allows you to extract juice easily while enjoying the tactile feel of solid olive wood.

Key benefits:

• simple, manual juicing tool

• durable and long lasting

• retains natural antibacterial qualities

• ideal for lemons, limes and small citrus

Dimensions: approx. 14–16 cm

Price: £14.99

7. Olive wood honey dipper

Designed to drizzle honey smoothly without dripping everywhere, this olive wood honey dipper is both practical and charming.

Key benefits:

• perfect for honey, syrups and sauces

• shaped grooves help control the drizzle

• beautiful natural finish

• gentle and food safe

Dimensions: approx. 15–16 cm

Price: £7.99

Conclusion

Olive wood utensils bring warmth, functionality and natural beauty to any kitchen. 

The olive wood range at Portuguese Treasures highlights traditional craftsmanship and thoughtful design, making these utensils perfect as gifts or timeless additions to your own kitchen.