Q1: What are wooden food service boards?

They are durable hardwood serving boards used in restaurants, hotels, and catering for food presentation.

Q2: Who uses food service boards?

They are popular with restaurants, cafés, pubs, catering services, hotels, and hospitality groups.

Q3: What can wooden boards be used for?

For serving food, sharing platters, cheese boards, charcuterie, desserts, and drinks.

Q4: Are these boards Irish-made?

Yes. All boards are proudly made in Ireland by Custom Wood Designs.

Q5: Can I buy food service boards online?

Yes. You can order ready-to-use boards online or request branded/bulk options.

🔹 Branding & Customisation

Q6: Can boards be branded with my logo?

Yes. We offer laser engraving, UV printing, and logo panels.

Q7: Do you offer extra groove engraving?

Yes. Our CNC machines can engrave logos, grooves, and custom shapes.

Q8: Do you provide colour branding?

Yes. RAL and Pantone colours are available on request.

Q9: Can boards include text, slogans, or QR codes?

Yes. We can engrave logos, wording, QR codes, or NFC chips.

Q10: Can I order plain/unbranded boards?

Yes. We stock some unbranded boards for fast delivery.

🔹 File Requirements

Q11: What files should I supply for logos?

Best formats: vector files (AI, EPS, PDF). High-res PNG/JPG also accepted.

Q12: Will I see a preview before production?

Yes. We always send a digital preview/mock-up showing logo placement.

Q13: Can you convert my logo to vector format?

Yes. Our design team can redraw or convert logos if needed.

Q14: Do you accept brand guidelines?

Yes. You can send fonts, colours, and brand manuals.

Q15: Do you keep my files for reorders?

Yes. Your design files are stored securely for easy repeat orders.

🔹 Product Features

Q16: Are the boards waterproof?

Yes. They are sealed with food-safe, water-resistant finishes.

Q17: Are they durable enough for daily use?

Yes. Built for busy restaurants and catering services.

Q18: Can boards be made with handles or grooves?

Yes. Options include grooves, cut-outs, and handles.

Q19: Are the boards food-safe?

Yes. All boards are treated with food-safe oils and finishes.

Q20: Can boards be used as gifts?

Yes. They are perfect for corporate gifting, PR hampers, and hospitality giveaways.

🔹 Hospitality & Catering Use

Q21: Are boards suitable for hotels?

Yes. Hotels use them for buffets, room service, and guest events.

Q22: Do catering companies use food service boards?

Yes. Caterers use them for presentation and serving at events.

Q23: Can boards be used for drinks flights?

Yes. Boards can hold glasses, bottles, or tasting flights.

Q24: Are boards good for casual cafés and bistros?

Yes. They add a rustic, professional touch to casual dining.

Q25: Do restaurants use boards for sharing platters?

Yes. Perfect for cheese, charcuterie, or dessert boards.

🔹 Ordering & Process

Q26: How do I order branded boards?

Email info@customwooddesigns.ie with your logo, or shop online for plain boards.

Q27: Can I buy boards ready-to-use with no branding?

Yes. Stock boards are available online.

Q28: Do you accept bulk orders?

Yes. We specialise in bulk orders for hospitality groups.

Q29: Do you offer trade pricing?

Yes. Discounts apply for large and repeat orders.

Q30: Can I reorder the same branded design?

Yes. With your files stored, reorders are fast and consistent.

🔹 File Previews & Approval

Q31: Do I approve the design before production?

Yes. No production begins until you approve the preview.

Q32: Can I request different logo placements?

Yes. We can provide multiple preview variations.

Q33: Do you send product mock-ups?

Yes. Mock-ups show logo placement and board layout.

Q34: Can you engrave both sides of a board?

Yes. Engraving is possible on one or both sides.

Q35: Do you show how wording will look?

Yes. Previews include exact placement of logos and text.

🔹 Shipping & Delivery

Q36: Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We deliver to Ireland, the UK, Europe, and worldwide.

Q37: How long is delivery?

Typically 3–5 weeks for branded orders, faster for stock items.

Q38: What are shipping costs like?

Shipping is moderate and efficient, with pallet delivery for bulk.

Q39: Do you ship to hospitality groups?

Yes. We can split shipments across branches.

Q40: Do you ship to PR agencies and event companies?

Yes. We supply agencies for drops, hampers, and gifting campaigns.

🔹 Sustainability & Value

Q41: Are your boards eco-friendly?

Yes. We use sustainably sourced wood and eco finishes.

Q42: Why choose wood over plastic or slate?

Wood is natural, reusable, and premium-looking.

Q43: Do you provide eco certification?

Yes. FSC and sustainability documentation available.

Q44: Do branded boards add value?

Yes. They reinforce brand identity and elevate guest experience.

Q45: Are food service boards cost-effective in bulk?

Yes. Multi-buy options offer great value for groups and chains.

🔹 Extra Features

Q46: Can you engrave QR codes on boards?

Yes. We can laser engrave QR codes for menus, apps, or promotions.

Q48: Do you make boards for tasting flights?

Yes. We can add grooves or cut-outs for glasses and bottles.

Q49: Can boards be gift packaged?

Yes. We supply boards for corporate gifting and hampers.

Q50: Why choose Custom Wood Designs food service boards?

Because we deliver Irish-made, high-quality, branded boards – perfect for hospitality groups, hotels, PR agencies, and catering, with file previews, fast reorders, and worldwide shipping.