About | John Boos
THE TRUSTED TRADITION FOR THE WORLD'S FINEST KITCHENS
John Boos & Co. creates sustainable, high-quality, performance-driven equipment and workspaces that inspire home cooks and professional chefs to evoke passionate connections through what unites us all: delicious food and meaningful company.
Timeless quality, handcrafted to perfection
We’ve been inspiring home cooks and delivering the performance professional chefs require for more than a century. And while a lot has changed in the world around us, our commitment to high-quality, sustainable products hasn’t wavered.
Beautifully simple since 1887
A reputation built block by block.
Whatever’s on the menu, whoever’s at your table, one thing remains true: Few experiences surpass the joy that comes from lovingly prepared meals shared with people we love. John Boos celebrates those moments, and we’ve been making them possible since before home electricity and automobiles.
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A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
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Over a century of unwavering craftsmanship
From humble beginnings in an Effingham, Illinois sawmill to an 87,000 square-foot plant on 12 acres, learn about the illustrious history and tradition of the John Boos company and those who keep our name at the forefront of food service innovation.
Crafted to Last: The Origins of the Boos Block Legacy
In his Effingham blacksmith shop, founder Conrad Boos created the first Boos Block from locally harvested sycamore, designed to absorb the impact of a smith’s hammer. When a local butcher admired the innovation and requested one for his market, Conrad’s son, John, fulfilled the order, laying the foundation for a brand that would thrive in kitchens for over 130 years.
sustainability
Committed to protecting forests
We’re grateful for the forests that supply John Boos cutting boards, butcher blocks, and furniture, and we understand the importance of protecting them – for our business and for the world. That’s why we take sustainable manufacturing seriously.
Certifications
Rigorous quality standards
From selecting wood pieces to inspecting final products, we ensure every Boos Block meets your expectations – and our resolutely high standards. Along with our own rigorous testing process, we adhere to several industry certifications.