Kitchen finishes and worktops

[Odoreida]

Hello there! Would love some of your collective wisdom. What is the most durable, non-porous thing out there? I have a home catering business and needs something that is going to take a lot of use and is as hygienic as possible. But it's not a restaurant, I don't want metal.

If you’re going to comply with the Environmental Health regulations for running a home catering business perhaps you should be looking to them for advice.

I already do comply with Environmental Health regulations with my current kitchen in fact, but thanks

Quartz or granite worktops would be durable and non porous

Definitely quartz or granite. Definitely not Wood.

Why not wood? It's naturally anti-bacterial and as long as you don't leave water pooled on it, it doesn't take much in the way of upkeep.

Think of butcher's blocks - they've been around for hundreds of years for a reason.

Wowfudge do you have wood worktops?

Yes we do - coat of Osmo every six months keeps them shipshape.

I have had wood for around 13 years now and cannot wait to get rid, pain in the backside to keep looking good!