John Boos AA01 24 Inch Butcher Block Unit End Grain Maple with Oil Finish

The John Boos AA01 Professional Butcher Block is a commercial-grade food preparation surface engineered for durability and precision. Featuring a 16-inch thick end grain maple top, this butcher block provides superior resistance to knife marks and easy maintenance, making it ideal for heavy-duty culinary environments. Its overall dimensions of 24 inches in width, 18 inches in depth, and 34 inches in height, along with four pencil legs, establish a stable, high-performance work surface suitable for professional kitchens and butchery operations. The use of Northern Hard Rock Maple and an oil finish enhances longevity and ease of sanitation, supporting rigorous food safety standards for commercial foodservice settings.

John Boos AA01 Features

This butcher block unit is designed for workspaces requiring precise, durable cutting surfaces with high-volume output. Features include a substantial 16-inch thick end grain maple top that minimizes knife impact, withstanding continuous use. The unit’s stationary base with four pencil legs ensures stability during extensive food prep, while the oil finish facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance. It supports applications in butchery, catering, and craft kitchens, with dimensions tailored for efficient workflow integration.

• Functionality: Heavy-duty work surface with 16" thick end grain maple top
• Durability: Constructed from Northern Hard Rock Maple for maximum longevity
• Maintenance: Oil-finished surface simplifies cleaning and sanitation
• Use Cases: Designed for butchery and high-volume food prep tasks
• Workflow Integration: Perfect for stationary setups in professional kitchens

Suitable for professional butcher shops, culinary establishments, and high-capacity kitchens requiring a dependable cutting surface.

John Boos AA01 Technical Specs

The John Boos AA01 butcher block features a robust construction with a 16-inch thick end grain maple top supported by a stable wood base. It measures 24 inches in width, 18 inches in depth, and 34 inches in height, weighing approximately 216 pounds for solid stability. The unit is stationarily mounted, with no electrical components involved, and includes four pencil legs designed for straightforward setup. The oil finish enhances its resistance to stains and simplifies surface maintenance, making it well-suited for frequent sanitation processes. Although no certification details are specified, its durable Maple top and heavy-duty construction are aligned with industry standards for commercial food preparation equipment.

• Dimensions: 24"W x 18"D x 34"H
• Weight: 216 lbs (for stability during heavy workloads)
• Material: Northern Hard Rock Maple with oil finish
• Construction: End grain maple top on wooden base with four pencil legs
• Operating range: Suitable for standard temperate kitchen environments, with no electrical supply required

What is a commercial butcher block unit

A commercial butcher block unit is a sturdy food preparation platform made from dense hardwoods like maple, designed for heavy-duty slicing, dicing, and manual processing in professional kitchens. The John Boos AA01 butcher block features a 16-inch thick end grain maple top mounted on a wooden base with four pencil legs, supporting high-volume food prep tasks. Installed in butcheries, catering kitchens, or culinary stations, it provides an optimal combination of durability and ease of cleaning for continuous use in demanding foodservice environments.

Top butcher blocks for foodservice operations

Built with premium maple and reinforced construction, the John Boos AA01 butcher block offers reliable, restaurant-ready performance for professional kitchens. Its 16-inch thick end grain top ensures durability during high-volume slicing and dicing, making it ideal for butchery, catering, and commercial food prep workflows.

• Operation Type — high-volume meat processing stations
• Kitchen Type — compact perennial kitchens
• Foodservice Category — wholesale butchery and catering
• Workload Qualification — heavy-duty daily use
• Use Case — manual cutting and preparation tasks

Why Choose John Boos AA01

The John Boos AA01 butcher block distinguishes itself with a thick end grain maple top that resists knife gouging while providing a smooth, food-safe surface. Its robust wooden base with pencil legs ensures superior stability for demanding culinary tasks. Designed for commercial kitchen environments, it offers straightforward maintenance and long-term durability, outperforming many standard alternatives by combining quality construction with functional utility.

• Self-contained design minimizes setup complexities in busy kitchens
• Heavy-duty maple top withstands extensive knife impact
• Stable pencil-leg base facilitates consistent working conditions
• Ideal for butchery and prep stations supporting high-volume workflow
• Simple oil finish allows quick cleaning and sanitation