In short: eight small FSC-certified acacia boards to rest a hot raclette pan on without marking the table. For people who already own the grill, the pans and the spatulas, and just want to save the tablecloth.
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Key specs
| Feature | Kesper 8 acacia raclette boards |
|---|---|
| Type | Wooden table rests for raclette pans |
| Number of pieces | 8 (set of 8) |
| Material | FSC-certified acacia wood (licence FSC-C014021 according to Amazon.fr), oiled with Biofa oil according to Kesper |
| Dimensions and weight | About 10 x 8 x 0.7 cm and 34 g per board according to Amazon.fr |
| Accessories included | None: no pans, no spatulas |
| Care | Hand wash only (Amazon.fr and Kesper) |
| Reference | Kesper 28958 |
| Warranty | Not stated by Kesper |
| Manufacturing | German brand (F. Anton Kesper GmbH, Willingen); country of manufacture not stated |
Our take
No grill and no pans here: just eight small acacia boards, a little smaller than a postcard. Their job fits in one line: catch the scorching pan when it comes out of the grill, so the dining table doesn’t keep a rectangular souvenir. The Amazon.fr listing presents them as pan rests that protect the table from excessive heat, and Kesper describes them as heat-resistant and sturdy.
On paper, the file is clean: FSC-certified acacia, wood oiled with Biofa oil, the KESPER name marked into the wood. Behind it stands a company from Willingen, Germany, that has been working with wood since 1902. Two caveats, though. At 10 x 8 cm and 0.7 cm thick, this is a compact format: check the width of your pans before ordering. And it is wood: hand wash only, never the dishwasher. One last detail: the box holds only the boards, so the spatulas will have to come from elsewhere (or from your neighbour at the table).
What we like
- FSC-certified acacia
- Eight pieces, enough for a big table
- Described as heat-resistant by Kesper
- Oiled wood with the brand name marked into it
Things to consider
- Hand wash only
- Compact format (10 x 8 cm): check the size of your pans
- No pans or spatulas in the box
- Warranty and country of manufacture not stated
On video
Video: WohnWonne on YouTube. A product review channel presents this Kesper set, in German.
Who is it for?
For people who already have a raclette grill and its pans, and want to protect a nice wooden table or a light tablecloth. For big gatherings too: eight boards, eight guests. If you are starting from scratch, though, a pack with pans and spatulas makes more sense. And if you want a real serving board for cheese and cold cuts, 10 x 8 cm is too small: look at the large bamboo boards instead.
Alternatives
- DuneDesign 6 bamboo boards: much larger (30 x 25 cm), with dip bowls.
- Little Balance Set Raclette Wood 4: 4 boards and 4 spatulas in the same box.
- Fackelmann 6 wooden spatulas: to complete the set on the spatula side.
To compare, read our roundup of raclette accessory kits, our guide to wood, plastic or metal spatulas, and the Kesper brand page.
Recipes to make with it
- Traditional raclette, the classic, one pan after another.
- Barbecue raclette, for more outdoor raclette ideas.
- Chocolate raclette, a sweet version that also needs somewhere to rest the pan.
Frequently asked questions
Are the boards dishwasher-safe?
No. Amazon.fr says hand wash only, and Kesper says hand cleaning.
What are these boards for?
For resting the hot pan once it comes out of the grill. According to the Amazon.fr listing, they protect the table from excessive heat.
Is the wood certified?
Yes: FSC-certified acacia, licence FSC-C014021 according to Amazon.fr. Kesper also states FSC-certified acacia wood.
