About Velcorian

Hi, I'm Dr Ben Kultys, privately a husband and dad to two amazing (and very hungry) kids. Between work, school runs, and trying to get dinner on the table, life moves fast. A few years back, I started paying closer attention to the chopping boards we were using every single day - and what I learned stopped me in my tracks.

Plastic boards? They're convenient, sure, but every chop sends tiny bits of microplastics right into our food. I've come to think of microplastics as the new asbestos - something we're only now waking up to, quietly serving them to ourselves and our families without realizing it. Studies are showing these particles add up, and honestly, it's not something I want anywhere near my kids' meals.

Then there's wood. We tried wooden boards for a while, hoping for something more natural. But let's be real: they need constant care - scrubbing, drying, oiling, repeat. With a busy family, who has time for that? Eventually they end up in the dishwasher anyway, and start to crack or warp. It felt like we were just trading one set of problems for another.

As someone who's spent years focused on food safety and public health, and as a diver who's seen first hand how plastic pollution is hurting our oceans and marine life, I couldn't ignore it anymore. I kept thinking: there has to be a better way. Something that doesn't shed microplastics, doesn't trap bacteria or fungi, and actually lasts without turning into another thing to maintain or throw away.

That's why I started Velcorian. We make chopping boards from high-quality materials that are microplastic-free, naturally antibacterial and antifungal, and completely dishwasher-safe. They're tough enough to handle daily family cooking, don't destroy your knives, and built to last for 15 years - no replacing every few months, no special rituals. Just reliable, easy to maintain boards that let you focus on the food and the people around the table.

Then there is also the aspect of unrivalled aesthetics. We designed them to look beautiful enough to display proudly on the counter, not something you'd feel the need to hide away in shame. Clean lines, premium finishes, colours that complement your kitchen - they become part of the space you love, not an eyesore to tuck out of sight.

For me, this isn't just business - it's personal. I want my family (and yours) to cook with real confidence, knowing the tools we're using aren't quietly adding hidden risks. We're protecting our health, cutting down on waste, and doing our bit for the planet.

If you're tired of the same old options and ready for something smarter, safer, and built to last, look no further, as you are in the right place.

See you in the kitchen,

Dr Ben

Founder of Velcorian