Olive wood is one of the most noble and durable timbers used to create culinary accessories. Characterised by intense grain patterns, warm colour contrasts and extraordinary density, every piece crafted from this natural material is truly unique. Dolfi carefully selects raw wood from southern Italy and shapes it in its Ortisei workshops, combining the tradition of Val Gardena with the organoleptic properties of a millennia-old tree.
The collection includes a full variety of tools designed to facilitate everyday meal preparation and enhance food presentation. Among the items dedicated to serving and carving, our wooden chopping boards stand out, sometimes crafted while preserving the rustic bark edges, ideal both for slicing cured meats and as gourmet serving platters. For preparing dishes, the range includes spatulas, turners, mortars with pestles and practical wooden ladles and spoons, as well as refined salad sets that will not scratch cookware surfaces.
The selection is completed by functional containers such as nesting or shaped wooden bowls and trays made of olive wood, perfect for serving bread, nuts and dried fruit, and appetisers. Those looking to enhance their dining atmosphere with exclusive details can also add tabletop bottle holders, ergonomic corkscrews, shaped trivets and other items from the wooden kitchen and tableware range, which pair effortlessly with decorative wooden home accessories.
When choosing the right product, consider its primary intended use. For everyday cutting of mature cheeses and meats, solid and thick chopping boards are ideal, capable of withstanding knife marks over time without absorbing odours. If the priority is setting up elegant buffets or drinks receptions, oval bowls and boards with handles offer a secure grip and striking visual appeal.
For mixing and serving utensils in contact with hot or moist food, such as salad servers and kitchen turners, the compact density of olive wood ensures maximum hygiene and outstanding durability. Cleaning should be done strictly by hand with lukewarm water, avoiding the dishwasher to preserve the natural lustre of the grain.
Yes, olive wood is dense, naturally non-porous and hygienic, qualities that make it ideal for preparing and serving food in complete safety.
We recommend washing them by hand without soaking them in water for long periods, and nourishing them periodically by applying a few drops of vegetable oil across the surface with a soft cloth.
The olive timber is sourced in southern Italy and subsequently carved and finished in the Dolfi workshops in Ortisei in Val Gardena.
