{"product_id":"the-plastic-free-kitchen-set","title":"5 Piece Kitchen Set – Walnut Cutting Board \u0026 Teak Utensils","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlastic Cutting Boards Shed Up to 79 Million Microplastic Particles Per Year. Into Your Food.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe average person swallows a credit card's worth of microplastics every week — and studies show plastic cutting boards alone can shed up to 79 million microplastic particles annually. The Plastic-Free Kitchen Set is your complete escape. A solid walnut hardwood cutting board and four handcrafted teak wooden cooking utensils, every piece finished with our petroleum-free, mineral oil-free \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cutting-board-butter\"\u003eCutting Board Butter\u003c\/a\u003e and ready to make every meal cleaner, better, and completely plastic-free. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/our-formula\"\u003eLearn about our formula →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Non-Toxic, PFAS-Free Kitchen Set for Cast Iron \u0026amp; Carbon Steel Cooks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNylon spatulas melt on high heat and leach PFAS chemicals. Plastic spoons leach petroleum-based chemicals into acidic sauces. Bamboo utensils are held together with formaldehyde-based adhesives. The Plastic-Free Kitchen Set is solid hardwood throughout — a walnut cutting board and teak utensils — hand-sealed with pure food-safe beeswax. Zero plastic. Zero PFAS. Zero synthetic coatings. Knife-friendly. Cast iron safe. Naturally antimicrobial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Cutting Board (12\" x 9½\" x ¾\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — Solid walnut hardwood prep surface sealed with beeswax. Microplastic-free, naturally antimicrobial, built for a lifetime of meals. Also available standalone: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-plastic-free-cutting-board\"\u003eThe Plastic-Free Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeak Frying Spatula (12\" x 2¾\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built for scraping cast iron and deglazing carbon steel pans without scratching your seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeak Slotted Spatula (12\" x 3\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfect for straining, flipping, and stirring without the plastic soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeak Mixing Spoon\/Spatula (10\" x 2¾\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep-bowled for soups and sauces. Never melts, never leaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeak Seasoning Spoon\/Spatula (9½\" x 2¾\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ideal for stirring, tasting, and seasoning as you cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cutting-board-butter\"\u003eCutting Board Butter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Food-safe beeswax conditioner to keep every piece of the set nourished, water-resistant, and naturally antimicrobial. Petroleum-free, mineral oil-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePFAS-Free, Petroleum-Free \u0026amp; Zero Plastic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% MICROPLASTIC-FREE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hardwood — zero plastic, zero bamboo composite, zero synthetic resins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS-FREE COOKING UTENSILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e No non-stick coatings, no PFAS chemicals, no petroleum-based finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePETROLEUM-FREE \u0026amp; MINERAL OIL-FREE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintained with plant-based beeswax \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cutting-board-butter\"\u003eCutting Board Butter\u003c\/a\u003e — never evaporates, never goes rancid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEESWAX-FINISHED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every piece arrives pre-seasoned — naturally water-resistant, naturally antimicrobial, ready to use from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNATURALLY ANTIMICROBIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwood grain is self-healing — knife grooves close over time, unlike plastic boards where bacteria hides permanently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Longevity Math: Why Hardwood Wins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe average plastic utensil set lasts 1–2 years. The average plastic cutting board needs replacing every 1–3 years. The Plastic-Free Kitchen Set is built to last 20, 30, even 50 years with proper care. Read our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-season-a-cutting-board-with-beeswax\"\u003eHow to Season a Cutting Board with Beeswax\u003c\/a\u003e. Buy once. Cook clean forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Best Housewarming Gift, Wedding Registry Item \u0026amp; Luxury Kitchen Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrives beautifully beeswax-finished, ready to gift, and built to become the most-used set in any kitchen. Zero microplastics. Zero PFAS. Zero synthetic coatings. Zero compromise. Shop now and make your entire kitchen plastic-free in one move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Plastic-Free Kitchen Set includes a solid walnut cutting board (12\" x 9½\" x ¾\"), 4 teak kitchen utensils: a frying spatula (12\" x 2¾\"), a mixing spoon\/spatula (10\" x 2¾\"), a seasoning spoon\/spatula (9½\" x 2¾\"), and a slotted spatula (12\" x 3\"), plus a jar of Cutting Board Butter beeswax conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat wood are the utensils made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cutting board is solid walnut. The four utensils are teak — a dense, naturally oil-rich hardwood that is highly resistant to moisture and warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre all pieces food safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every piece is hand-finished with Hive to Hardwood beeswax butter — beeswax, polymerized walnut oil, and orange peel extract. No mineral oil, no petroleum, no synthetic coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo they come pre-seasoned?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every piece ships hand-coated and ready to use from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the utensils dishwasher safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hand wash with warm water and mild soap and dry immediately. Dishwashers dry out and crack wood utensils over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I maintain the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash and dry after each use. Recondition with beeswax butter every 1–3 months or when the wood looks dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs teak safe for food contact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Teak is a food-safe hardwood widely used in kitchen utensils. Its natural oils make it highly durable and resistant to moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this set plastic-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is solid wood with no plastic components, and all finishes are beeswax-based — no synthetic coatings, no microplastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The set ships as a complete kitchen bundle and makes a strong gift for anyone replacing plastic kitchen tools or looking for non-toxic kitchenware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hive to Hardwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46600846737607,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1164\/4615\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_tfjiabtfjiabtfji.png?v=1779895615","url":"https:\/\/hivetohardwood.com\/products\/the-plastic-free-kitchen-set","provider":"Hive to Hardwood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}