John Boos AB06 30 Inch Butcher Block 10 Inch Thick End Grain Maple Oil Finish

The John Boos AB06 Butcher Block is a professional-grade commercial workspace essential for food preparation environments. Featuring a 30" wide by 24" deep overall surface measuring 10" thick, this end grain maple butcher block provides superior durability and knife-friendliness. Designed for high-performance foodservice operations, it offers a robust construction with a Northern Hard Rock Maple surface finished with oil, and AB-legs as the standard base, ensuring stability in busy kitchens. Its precise dimensions and high-quality materials make it ideal for heavy-duty butchering, prep tasks, and station work in professional culinary settings.

John Boos AB06 Features

The John Boos AB06 Butcher Block unit delivers a durable, food-safe work surface crafted from Northern Hard Rock Maple with a 10" thick end grain top, optimized for commercial kitchen efficiency. Its stationary design and oil finish ensure easy maintenance under high-volume usage, while the ample surface area supports multiple prep tasks simultaneously. Designed for seamless integration into professional workflows, this butcher block enhances cutting precision and provides longevity under demanding conditions.

• Functionality: Heavy-duty butcher block for precise chopping and prep
• Durability Traits: Constructed from premium Northern Hard Rock Maple with a 10" thick edge grain top
• Ease of Maintenance: Oil finish simplifies cleaning and long-term upkeep
• Application Fit: Suitable for high-volume butchering and meal prep stations
• Workflow Advantage: Stable, stationary design ensures consistent performance in busy kitchens

Ideal for professional food prep, butchering stations, and culinary applications requiring a resilient work surface.

John Boos AB06 Technical Specs

The John Boos AB06 Butcher Block features a rugged construction with a 10" thick end grain maple top mounted on AB-legs for stability. It operates independently of electrical power, with no refrigeration components involved, making it suitable for kitchen countertops. The overall size measures 30" W x 24" D x 34" H, providing ample workspace for commercial food preparation. The unit weighs approximately 245 lbs, emphasizing its substantial build quality designed to withstand rigorous daily use. The maple top offers excellent resistance to cuts and impact, and its oil finish allows for straightforward cleaning routines. The unit is installed in processing areas requiring durable, knife-friendly surfaces, and supports a variety of work activities such as butchering, slicing, and meat prep. Dimensions, material composition, and construction details focus on performance and longevity in high-demand foodservice environments, with optional assembly configurations depending on installation needs.

• Dimensions: 30" W x 24" D x 34" H, weight 245 lbs
• Construction: Maple top with wood base, oil finish for easy maintenance
• Material: Northern Hard Rock Maple with end grain surface
• Top Thickness: 10 inches for impact absorption and knife durability
• Installation: Stationary with standard AB-legs, no electrical or plumbing required

What is a commercial butcher block?

A commercial butcher block is a heavy-duty work surface designed for professional kitchens, made from durable materials such as maple or hardwood with an end grain construction. These units, like the John Boos AB06, are typically installed in food prep stations for precise cutting, slicing, and chopping tasks. They are used in restaurant kitchens, butcher shops, and culinary facilities where high-volume, repeated use demands resilience and knife-friendliness, making them ideal for meat processing, prep work, and station setups in busy foodservice environments.

Top Butcher Blocks for High-Volume Foodservice Settings

The John Boos AB06 butcher block provides a robust, station-mounted work surface built for precise, high-volume food prep in professional kitchens. Manufactured by John Boos, it is ideal for use in busy restaurant or butchering environments requiring durable, knife-friendly surfaces designed for moderate workload food operations.

• Operation Type — suitable for professional kitchen prep stations
• Kitchen Setting — ideal for high-capacity restaurant and commercial butcheries
• Foodservice Category — suited for meat processing and culinary stations
• Workload Qualifier — designed for moderate throughput use
• Use Case — optimal for meat butchering and heavy-duty food prep

Why Choose John Boos AB06

Why Choose John Boos AB06 butcher block over similar models is its superior construction from high-quality Northern Hard Rock Maple with a 10" thick end grain surface, offering enhanced durability and knife-friendliness. Its sturdy stationary base with oil finish ensures longevity and ease of maintenance in demanding foodservice environments. The thick top, precise dimensions, and professional-grade materials set it apart as a reliable workhorse for commercial kitchen operations, improving workflow efficiency and workstation sanitation.

• Self-contained design suitable for various kitchen setups
• Thick end grain maple surface enhances impact resistance and longevity
• Builders incorporate durable, food-safe oil finish for easy cleaning
• Compact footprint maximizes prep space in high-volume kitchens
• Robust construction supports intensive meat and food processing tasks