In short: this Kesper raclette pan rest is basically coasters, but made for raclette pans. Eight FSC acacia boards measuring 10 x 8 cm, oiled, branded “KESPER” with a hot iron, described as heat-resistant and meant to be washed by hand. One set for eight guests, in a compact format.
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Quick facts on the Kesper raclette pan rest
| Feature | Kesper Raclette-Brettchen 28958 |
|---|---|
| Type | Raclette pan rest (set of 8 boards) |
| Material | FSC-certified acacia wood (Kesper) |
| Dimensions | 10 x 8 cm per board (Kesper) |
| Number of pieces | 8 (Kesper) |
| Thickness | Not stated by Kesper for a single board; the product sheet gives a height of 5.6 cm, most likely the stacked set |
| Finish / marking | Oiled wood (Biofa oil), “KESPER” brand burned into the wood (Kesper) |
| Cleaning | Hand wash (Kesper) |
| Made in | Not stated by Kesper |
| Reference | 28958, EAN 4000270289583 (Kesper) |
What we make of it
The idea is simple, and that’s a good thing. You pull the pan out of the grill, the cheese is still bubbling, and you set it down next to your plate to scrape it at your own pace. With nothing underneath, you get a pale ring on the varnished table or a grease stain on the good tablecloth. Kesper’s “Raclette-Brettchen” are there for exactly that: a small square of wood between the scorching pan and the table. Kesper describes them as heat-resistant and sturdy, made of FSC-certified acacia, a dense wood the German manufacturer already uses for its cutting boards.
The big selling point is the count: eight pieces in the box. Where many sets stop at four or six, this one covers a table of eight without buying a second pack. Since most family raclette grills come with six to eight pans, every guest can get one. The “KESPER” mark burned into the wood looks neat and homely, with no kitschy “Raclette” lettering.
The flip side is the size. At 10 x 8 cm, these boards are smaller than some other pan rests on the market, such as the kela BAAR at 14 x 9.5 cm. On paper, a pan with a wider base will overhang a little, and the handle will stick out anyway: point it toward the middle of the table so nobody’s elbow catches it. Grab a ruler and measure the bottom of your pans before ordering; it takes ten seconds. Another honest limit: Kesper doesn’t give the thickness of a single board, only a height of 5.6 cm that looks very much like the stacked set.
As for care, oiled wood doesn’t go in the dishwasher: Kesper specifies hand washing. Drops of cheese and fat will inevitably land on the wood, and the acacia will pick up marks over the evenings. That’s the charm of wood, as long as you rinse in lukewarm water, wipe dry and let it dry flat. According to the Amazon listing, the set had a 4.1/5 rating from 184 reviews when we checked.
Strengths
- Eight pieces: one per guest for a table of eight
- FSC-certified acacia, oiled, described as heat-resistant
- Understated “KESPER” brand mark
- Compact: fits in a drawer next to the grill
Things to consider
- 10 x 8 cm format, smaller than some other pan rests
- Single-board thickness not stated by Kesper
- Hand wash only
- Country of manufacture not stated by Kesper
Who is it for?
For people who often host six or eight and want one pan rest per person without spending a fortune, and for varnished wooden tables that remember every party a little too well. The boards also double as small coasters the rest of the year, so they don’t sit in a cupboard eleven months out of twelve.
Who it isn’t for: if your pans have a wide base, look for a larger model, and if everything has to go in the dishwasher, you’ll be disappointed. To learn more about the German manufacturer, see our page on the Kesper brand.
Alternatives
- kela BAAR: a set of 4 in beech, larger (14 x 9.5 cm), with “Raclette” lettering.
- Fackelmann 30993: a set of 6 wooden mats, halfway between raclette rest and coaster.
- Cook Concept: a set of 4 wooden raclette pan supports.
On its website, Kesper also offers a set of 8 acacia raclette spatulas (reference 28968) to match these boards. All the manufacturer’s details are on the official Kesper product sheet, and our party ideas are in our recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Kesper raclette boards dishwasher-safe?
No. Kesper specifies hand washing for these oiled acacia boards. Rinse in lukewarm water, wipe and let them dry flat.
How many boards are in the Kesper set and how big are they?
The set contains 8 boards measuring 10 x 8 cm, according to Kesper. Check that the base of your pans isn’t much wider.
Can you put a hot raclette pan on these boards?
That’s what they’re for: Kesper describes them as heat-resistant. As with any wood, the surface may mark over time.
